// Minor group · 634

Subsistence Fishers, Hunters, Trappers and Gatherers

Subsistence fishers, hunters, trappers and gatherers gather wild fruits, medicinal and other plants, hunt and trap animals, catch fish and gather various forms of aquatic life in order to provide food, shelter and, in some cases, a minimum of cash income for themselves and their households.

6 Skilled Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Workers / 63 Subsistence Farmers, Fishers, Hunters and Gatherers / All level 3

gathering wild fruits, roots, medicinal and other plants

hunting or trapping animals mainly to obtain meat, milk, hair, skin or other products

fetching water and gathering firewood

catching fish and gathering other forms of aquatic life

storing or carrying out some processing of their produce

building and maintaining houses and other shelters

making tools, clothes and utensils for use by the household

selling or bartering some products at local markets.

Included occupations

Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups:
6340 Subsistence Fishers, Hunters, Trappers and Gatherers

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Unit group 6340 Subsistence Fishers, Hunters, Trappers and Gatherers
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