ELKHORN AVIATION, INC.

Elkhorn Aviation, Inc. specializes in precision aerial operations for wildlife management and ecological stewardship, providing on-call helicopter services for capture, survey, darting, and relocation of sensitive species in remote and rugged terrain. Their core expertise includes aerial capture of bighorn sheep, wild horses, burros, wolves, coyotes, foxes, and mountain goats using certified low-impact techniques, as well as supporting aerial seeding initiatives for habitat restoration. The company leverages small, agile helicopter platforms equipped for precision darting, thermal imaging, and real-time telemetry coordination, operating under stringent safety and animal welfare protocols. Their technical differentiation lies in mission-critical responsiveness, FAA-compliant low-altitude flight proficiency, and deep familiarity with federal land management environments, enabling safe, effective interventions in national parks, wildlife refuges, and forest service areas. Elkhorn Aviation maintains a consistent operational relationship with the Department of the Interior, delivering wildlife capture and survey missions for the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Fish and Wildlife Service. They also support the Department of Agriculture with aerial operations aligned with forest health and invasive species control, demonstrating a pattern of recurring, mission-specific engagements that reflect trust in their operational reliability and regulatory compliance. The contractor’s primary industry focus is nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation under NAICS 481211, which in practice translates to specialized, mission-tailored aviation services for ecological and conservation objectives rather than commercial transit. Their market positioning is as a niche provider of wildlife management aviation support, serving federal land and resource agencies requiring highly skilled, low-impact aerial capabilities. As a Women-Owned Small Business and Woman-Owned Business certified contractor based in Baker City, Oregon, Elkhorn Aviation brings localized operational knowledge of the Pacific Northwest’s topography and ecosystems to federal missions, enhancing responsiveness and mission effectiveness across federal land management jurisdictions.