Hunting and Trapping

The NAICS code 114210 for Hunting and Trapping encompasses professional services and equipment related to wildlife management, population control, and resource protection. These services primarily involve the removal of invasive or problematic animal species from protected lands, national wildlife refuges, and conservation areas. Typical activities include trapping, sharpshooting, and population reduction of ungulates, feral animals, and predators that pose ecological threats or disrupt environmental conservation efforts.

Federal contract awards under this NAICS code are predominantly issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). These contracts are typically set aside for small businesses with a size standard of $8.5 million. Award values range from approximately $8,500 to $59,000, with performance periods spanning from months to several years. Common places of performance include national wildlife refuges in Hawaii, Mississippi, and New York, focusing on specific ecosystem management and invasive species control objectives.

Recent federal contract opportunities demonstrate a focus on specialized wildlife management services and equipment procurement. These include trapping systems for feral pigs, ungulate control in forest units, white-tailed deer reduction, and predator management in national wildlife refuges. Agencies are seeking contractors with specific technical capabilities, such as experience in large-scale animal removal, use of specialized trapping equipment, and adherence to strict ecological management protocols. Performance locations include diverse geographic regions like Hawaii's Hakalau Forest, Mississippi's Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge, and Fire Island National Seashore, highlighting the nationwide scope of these conservation-focused contracts.