Most careers don’t follow a straight line. Tyler Andersen didn’t either. What sets him apart is not how he started, but how he stayed consistent and built something real over time.

Based in Sheldon, Vermont, Andersen works as a hunting and fishing guide across Franklin County. He’s not widely known online. He doesn’t advertise much. Still, his business has grown steadily for over a decade.

“Most of my work comes from people coming back or sending someone else my way,” he says. “That’s how I’ve always done it.”

Andersen grew up just outside St. Albans. Hunting and fishing were part of daily life early on. Weekends were spent in the woods or along the Missisquoi River with family.

“That’s just how I learned,” he says. “You watch, you listen, and you pick things up over time.”

Those early experiences shaped his approach. He focuses on observation, patience, and knowing the land. Not shortcuts.

Before guiding full-time, Andersen worked a mix of jobs. Construction, farm work, and heavy equipment. Work that kept him outside and hands-on.

“It was steady work,” he says. “But I was always more interested in being out in the woods.”