RE AD FALL 2025
CAREERS FUELED
BY SHOOTING SPORTS
Training, Networking And Character Are Key To Achieving Your Goals.
by Bob Nack, R3 Team Supervisor, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Participation in shooting sports, such
as the USA Clay Target League, is
continuing to fuel interest from athletes
in pursuing careers in natural resource
management or hunting and shooting
sports. Job opportunities today are
more diverse and easier to find, but they
may not be easier to attain.
A quick review of a monthly
newsletter advertising jobs in
the firearms, hunting and fishing
worlds reveals these job titles:
customer service representative,
farm manager, shooting instructor,
firearm manufacturing, firearm sales,
gunsmith, business analyst, digital
marketing designer, social media
manager, graphic designer, field
producer, product manager and GIS
developer—just to name a few. These
are in addition to the more traditional
biologist, technician and research
scientist titles commonly associated
with state and federal agencies.
There are numerous paths to
achieving career goals. College isn't for
everybody, especially if the school years
were not enjoyed. Instead, consider
hands-on job opportunities working for
an outdoor business or industry.
When given job opportunities, with or
without a college degree, make sure to
capitalize on them by working hard and
networking with the people you meet.
Don't be shy about asking questions
and demonstrating your interest
and excitement for your work and
your ultimate career goal. A pleasant
personality and strong work ethic,
combined with good references, are a
recipe for success. When pursuing your
career goals, just like on the trap field,
keep your eye on the target and never
stop working toward the perfect round.
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