2025 Oregon Breeding Waterfowl Surveys

2026-11-03

SCOPE OF WORK / SPECIFICATIONS The purpose of this project is to conduct up to 70 hours of aerial breeding waterfowl surveys in Northwest Oregon and Eastern Oregon . TASKS : Contractor will : 1 . Provide one helicopter for the duration of the survey in Northwest Oregon and at least one , but up to two helicopters for the duration of the survey in Eastern Oregon , a fuel truck ( s )/ driver ( s ) ( if necessary ), and an experienced pilot ( s ). 2 . The Contractor ’ s pilot will determine all conditions regarding safety prior to and during the flight . Should the Contractor ’ s pilot consider the conditions unsafe , they will either forego that particular flight or return to base , or any other site deemed more appropriate for safety reasons . 3 . Conduct approximately 70 hours of aerial waterfowl surveys along established survey routes throughout Oregon . Estimated flight time is 20 hours for Northwest Oregon and 50 hours for Eastern Oregon . 4 . Transport up to three ( 3 ) Agency biologist as observers per flight for waterfowl counting . ODFW will : 1 . Provide up to three ( 3 ) Agency biologists as observers . 2 . Provide dates and times of flights . 3 . Instruct the Contractor ’ s pilot regarding survey locations , routes , approaches , flight patterns , and techniques to all necessary waterfowl survey data . 2 . 5 Safety Procedures : The Contractor ’ s pilot ( s ) must communicate and maintain all safety procedures . Safety procedures will not be compromised at any time during the contract . The Contractor ’ s pilot will determine all conditions regarding safety prior to and during the flight . Should the Contractor ’ s pilot consider the conditions unsafe , he or she will either forego that particular flight or return to base or any other site deemed more appropriate for safety reasons . The flight schedule is approximate and is subject to change for reasons of inclement weather or waterfowl distribution because of habitat conditions and weather , and budget availability . Schedules may be adjusted between locations if necessary to complete project work in an efficient manner .

Oregon

2026-04-08