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    We will be meeting in Kodiak May 13th this year. ...

    We will be meeting in Kodiak May 13th this year. Any new hire would have to arrive by the 15th at the latest. Still taking applications for a bit longer...
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    This years arrival date is May 13th In Kodiak. ...

    This years arrival date is May 13th In Kodiak. Still accepting applications for a little while longer...
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    Each persons individual goals are not the same. ...

    Each persons individual goals are not the same. This is a GREAT way to save up money for any sort of adventure in life not just thru hiking. I am going to Nepal this year when I get done. I would...
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    Colter, I tried replying to your message but your...

    Colter, I tried replying to your message but your PM quota is full...
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    It's a niche job that 99% of people would hate...

    It's a niche job that 99% of people would hate and 1% LOVE. All this picking apart of of numbers is pointless and it is why I don't even like to give any out. The 1% that love this job are about...
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    Yea, but don't they get paid at the end of each...

    Yea, but don't they get paid at the end of each trip? Or are deck hands in Alaska also paid at the end of the season?

    The rule of thumb is always end of season; at least...
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    Very true Walkintom. Farming has many...

    Very true Walkintom. Farming has many similarities to fishing as well. It is necessary to be an efficient worker. It is so fast paced at times their is no alternative but to pick fish at a frantic...
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    Valid points 4eyedbuzzard. I guess I am always...

    Valid points 4eyedbuzzard. I guess I am always thinking about it from my perspective; especially how exited I was to be offered the job when I was a young hiker. In reality it is a highly unique...
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    I'm surprised what little interest people have...

    I'm surprised what little interest people have had in this job. I have yet to have any serious applicants and this position is still very much open! Would love to hire some new blood from within...
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    A note about Pay: Pay in commercial fishing is...

    A note about Pay:

    Pay in commercial fishing is on a percentage scale. You will make a percentage of the fish sales. The actual percentage will be determined by the owner of the operation during...
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    Your right about eating good... Dinner consists...

    Your right about eating good... Dinner consists of the freshest fish you will ever taste :) Right out the front door is an ocean full of cod, steelhead, halibut, pollock, rockfish, octopus, lingcod,...
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    Here is a basic description of a season I typed...

    Here is a basic description of a season I typed up today:

    Thanks for the interest. There are no specific qualifications for this position although mental and physical toughness are essential to...
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    Here is a basic timeline of a typical season: ...

    Here is a basic timeline of a typical season:

    The job starts in Kodiak on May 13th-17th depending on when you can get up there. You are responsible for getting your own flight. We will all meet...
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    Looking For A New Adventure: Need A Job?

    Need a job? Looking for a new adventure? Currently looking for an energetic individual for an entry level commercial fishing position on Kodiak Island in Alaska for this coming summer.... Great...
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    Money is obviously important but it won't be the...

    Money is obviously important but it won't be the sole reason someone wants or gets this job. Commercial fishing is risky business with no guarantees. It can be boom or bust depending on the season....
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    General questions can be answered here but for...

    General questions can be answered here but for anybody serious about applying or that wants to send a resume, please email [email protected]
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    Life After Thru-Hike: Need A Job?

    Hello everyone. After graduating college I went through a period backpacking addiction all over the United States for a couple years. Many others on this forum can relate. During this time frame...
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