Fur trapper NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for fur trapper.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for fur trapper is 85104 (Trappers and hunters), a TEER 5 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
85104
TEER 5 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 85104 covers
Trappers and hunters trap and hunt wild animals for pelts or live sale. They are usually self-employed and work on a seasonal basis.
| Unit group | 85104 — Trappers and hunters |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 5 — usually short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| Broad category | Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Set traps with bait and position traps along trails
- Operate boats or snowmobiles or travel on foot, snowshoes or skis to patrol trapline or to reach hunting areas
- Pursue animals by observing and recognizing tracks, trails, animal droppings or broken foliage
- Remove catch and reset traps and snares
- Kill and skin catch for pelts, and treat and pack pelts for marketing or for transport to public auctions
- Kill wild animals using firearms or other weapons
To use NOC 85104 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 85104 →
Other job titles under NOC 85104
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 85104, one of these may fit better:
- Animal control trapper — NOC 73202 (Pest controllers and fumigators, TEER 3)
Calculate your CRS score → · All job titles A–Z · High-wage list
Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for fur trapper?+
In NOC 2021, "fur trapper" is an example title in unit group 85104 — Trappers and hunters. It is a TEER 5 occupation in the "Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations" broad category.
Is fur trapper eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 85104 is TEER 5. IRCC only counts TEER 0–3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, so this work generally won't qualify for those programs on its own. Some provincial programs accept TEER 4–5 work.
Does fur trapper get extra CRS points?+
NOC 85104 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a fur trapper get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 85104 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says fur trapper but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 85104. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.