Grant Vandewater
Winterset,IA
Summary
Seasoned Hunting Guide with comprehensive knowledge of wildlife behavior, outdoor survival skills, and hunting regulations. Equipped with ability to teach and guide others in safe hunting practices while maintaining respect for nature. Demonstrated success in ensuring client safety and satisfaction, as well as conservation of local ecosystems. Skilled at navigating varied terrain types and weather conditions, fostering positive relationships with clients, and promoting ethical hunting methods. I'm also a hardworking Farm Hand with experience operating wide range of agricultural equipment, including skid loaders, tractors, and trucks. Talented at handling day-to-day operations for smooth farm operations. Excellent technical skills and hand-eye coordination. I also prioritize work and meeting deadlines.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hunting Guide
KENSHY Outifiters
Marble, CO
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Organized and maintained equipment for guided hunts.
- Managed client expectations and safety protocols while on hunting trips.
- Lead scouting missions to identify potential hunting sites based on wildlife population estimates and seasonal movements.
- Assisted with tracking wounded game by following blood trails or other signs.
- Conducted post-hunt field dressing of harvested animals for transport back to camp or lodge.
- Communicated effectively with state wildlife officials regarding regulations, bag limits, license requirements.
- Advised groups on camping gear selection to ensure they are prepared for any weather conditions encountered in the wilderness areas.
- Demonstrated proficiency in orienteering skills such as map reading and navigation using compasses and GPS systems.
- Greeted and registered visitors, issuing required identification badges or safety devices.
Hunting Guide
Revelation Mountain Outfitters
Anchorage, AK
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed client expectations and safety protocols while on hunting trips.
- Organized and maintained equipment for guided hunts.
- Provided guidance to clients in selecting appropriate firearms, ammunition, and clothing items.
- Lead scouting missions to identify potential hunting sites based on wildlife population estimates and seasonal movements.
- Assisted with tracking wounded game by following blood trails or other signs.
- Conducted post-hunt field dressing of harvested animals for transport back to camp or lodge.
- Communicated effectively with state wildlife officials regarding regulations, bag limits, license requirements.
- Advised groups on camping gear selection to ensure they are prepared for any weather conditions encountered in the wilderness areas.
- Monitored weather patterns and made adjustments to planned itineraries when necessary due to inclement conditions or other factors.
- Supervised junior guides during outings and provided feedback after each hunt.
- Demonstrated proficiency in orienteering skills such as map reading and navigation using compasses and GPS systems.
General Farm Hand
DTL Farms
Winterset, IA
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Operated tractors, harvesters and other agricultural vehicles safely.
- Organized storage areas for feed, hay, straw and other supplies.
- Weeded gardens or crop areas by hand or with hoes.
- Cleaned out stalls, pens and barns to maintain a hygienic environment.
- Applied mulch around trees or shrubs to protect roots from frost damage.
- Conducted routine maintenance on farm equipment and machinery.
- Maintained fences, gates, barns and other farm structures.
- Cut and split wood for cold weather heating purposes.
- Sprayed chemicals with self-propelled sprayer on plants and harvest crops.
- Planted and watered seeds using hand watering and irrigation systems.
- Operated tractors and other farm equipment to plow fields, dig ditches and move trees.
- Removed roots, rocks and debris from field in preparation for planting.
- Engaged in land clearing and field preparation activities for new planting seasons.
Education
High School Diploma -
Winterset High School
Winterset, IA05-2024
Skills
- Safe equipment use
- Field work
- Building and structural repair
- Barn maintenance
- Heavy lifting
- Yard maintenance
- Forklift operation
- Fence repair
- Survival skills
- Terrain navigation
- Client communication
- Physical fitness
- Vehicle operation
- Weather forecasting
- Adaptability
- Team leadership
- Analytical thinking
- Decision-making
- Organizational skills
- Photography skills
- First aid and CPR
Certification
- CPR
- First Aid
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hunting Guide
KENSHY Outifiters
10.2024 - 10.2024
Hunting Guide
Revelation Mountain Outfitters
08.2024 - 10.2024
General Farm Hand
DTL Farms
03.2022 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Winterset High School
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