Managers in natural resources production and fishing plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of establishments in forestry and logging, mining and quarrying, oil and gas drilling, production and servicing operations, and commercial fishing.

• Forestry managers usually require a bachelor's degree in forestry science or forest engineering.
  
• Mining and quarrying managers usually require a bachelor's degree in mining engineering or earth sciences.
  
• Oil and gas managers usually require a bachelor's degree in geology, earth sciences or petroleum engineering.
  
• Several years of experience in a supervisory occupation in the particular industry are usually required and may substitute for formal education requirements.