Work Setting Working conditions vary greatly. Fish and wildlife technicians work both indoors and outdoors. They usually work at fish hatcheries or wildlife management areas. A few technicians work in laboratories. Work sites may be permanent installations or in remote areas without facilities.
Fieldwork requires working irregular hours in all kinds of weather.
Occasionally these technicians experience extremely cold and wet conditions. An animal or mosquitoes may occasionally bite them. Technicians are occasionally exposed to other environmental conditions. Packing heavy gear while hiking for several miles over rough country and camping out may be part of the job. Fishery technicians may work in boats on lakes and streams.