Re: Government Trapper Job Opportunity
[Re: silkyplainscoyot]
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09/30/21 11:54 AM
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BernieB.
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Would be a great job. However, terrible pay with crap benefits is the only unfortunate part. Should take out coon tail money and pay these state employees what theyre worth! $20 - $25 based on experience with equipment provided seems to be a descent wage to me. Also no state income tax in SD. I think one that applies for this job should look at the political climate or leadership involved with these positions. There could be an underlying reason why 2 jobs are open at the same time, maybe not. I just know a few years ago some experienced guys got tired of the environment and quit. Cost of living is low in that area, that's a great paying job. Great fishing and hunting as well.
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Re: Government Trapper Job Opportunity
[Re: ChrisM]
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09/30/21 12:45 PM
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ChrisM
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These threads are always entertaining. lol
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Re: Government Trapper Job Opportunity
[Re: Yes sir]
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09/30/21 05:19 PM
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BernieB.
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What's the experience worth? How many trapping legends tried their hand or got a start as a government trapper? I'd guess the majority with the exception of the ones that got going during the last fur boom. Money isn't everything to living. Yup, this is Tom Miranda's old job.
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Re: Government Trapper Job Opportunity
[Re: ChrisM]
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09/30/21 07:57 PM
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PineDoggin
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Re: Government Trapper Job Opportunity
[Re: silkyplainscoyot]
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09/30/21 08:05 PM
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newhouse114
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Would be a great job. However, terrible pay with crap benefits is the only unfortunate part. Should take out coon tail money and pay these state employees what theyre worth! $20 - $25 based on experience with equipment provided seems to be a descent wage to me. Also no state income tax in SD. I think one that applies for this job should look at the political climate or leadership involved with these positions. There could be an underlying reason why 2 jobs are open at the same time, maybe not. I just know a few years ago some experienced guys got tired of the environment and quit. Unless you have a degree in wildlife plus several years experience, your starting wage will be closer to 16-17/hour.
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Re: Government Trapper Job Opportunity
[Re: ChrisM]
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10/01/21 05:18 AM
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I wish I was a young man. These opportunities don't come very often.
Steve WTA NRA
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Re: Government Trapper Job Opportunity
[Re: bblwi]
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10/01/21 06:46 AM
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Steven 49er
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We read post after post of people bad mouthing those who won't take a job for $12 per hour because it does not pay enough or they should work 2 or 3 jobs to make ends meet. Here we have a job with roughly twice that pay in a lower cost of living area, outside etc. and most are saying, won't take it as it is a miserably low package. I guess there are a lot us on here with really good jobs or we just like talking the talk.
Bryce I don't want to take away from Chris's post but there are a lot of people with good paying jobs on here. 20 to 25 is a good wage and most likely a great wage for that area.
"Inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon". Milton Friedman.
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Re: Government Trapper Job Opportunity
[Re: ChrisM]
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10/01/21 06:58 AM
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My friends working for Wildlife Services tell me that they have to take the jab by Nov 20 or risk getting terminated.
"Those who hammer their guns into plowshares will plow for those who do not."
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Re: Government Trapper Job Opportunity
[Re: ChrisM]
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10/01/21 07:19 AM
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Wright Brothers
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My Wife has kin over there. Big draw I see with this is, living and working in an area with a lot less people. Surprised these younger bucks are not biting.
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Re: Government Trapper Job Opportunity
[Re: bblwi]
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10/01/21 08:35 AM
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DWC
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We read post after post of people bad mouthing those who won't take a job for $12 per hour because it does not pay enough or they should work 2 or 3 jobs to make ends meet. Here we have a job with roughly twice that pay in a lower cost of living area, outside etc. and most are saying, won't take it as it is a miserably low package. I guess there are a lot us on here with really good jobs or we just like talking the talk.
Bryce I wasnt bashing those who make that much, although im very happy im not having to support a family on 40k with the inflation nowadays. Im bashing the SD state government and theyre notoriously low pay. Our teachers are still dead last in the nation i believe, or close to. The retirement is crap. I think that trapping position should be valued higher is all, especially to have to cover as much area as they have to. Cost of living has definitely went up in the area as well and SD gets their taxes in other ways than income. The job would be awesome, but its worth more pay.
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Re: Government Trapper Job Opportunity
[Re: ChrisM]
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10/01/21 09:51 AM
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Law Dog
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Main target animal is coyotes the State trappers have been allowed to trap non-target species in the past if you want to know for sure send Chris a PM. If I have the 2 positions right the 2 guys retiring are guys that have their time in and then some.
Your biggest concern would be filling his shoes he’s a heck of a trapper. The guy traps in his off time that’s how much he’s into trapping he is, plus he’s a accomplished caller on top of that.
Last I knew they give you everything you need meals (out of town), bullets, traps, vehicle, credit card even stamps you name it, in the slow times you can work on your gear and get paid to do it. You get to work on special projects also testing equipment .
Been a while since I moved out here to trap for them so some things may of changed but the pay rate vs cost of living makes it a good paying job around here.
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
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