Elk capture map.docx

This file is a visual support document related to an elk capture project managed by the State of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The document contains a map (image1.gif) that depicts the geographic scope of the 2026 Elk Capture for Monitoring initiative in the Southern Blue Mountains region. The map illustrates the designated capture areas within the Silvies, Maury, Ochoco, and Murderera's Creek Wildlife Management Units spanning Grant, Crook, and Harney counties in Oregon. This visual reference tool is intended to provide contractors and bidders with a clear geographic representation of the project's operational boundaries and target locations for elk capture and monitoring activities.

The map serves as an essential planning document for prospective contractors bidding on the helicopter-based elk capture and collaring project. By visually delineating the four wildlife management units and their county locations, the map enables contractors to assess logistical requirements, estimate fuel consumption, plan flight routes, and determine the scope of support services necessary for the capture operation. This geographic reference is critical for contractors submitting comprehensive bids that include helicopter services, pilot and gunner expertise, restraint and collaring capabilities, and ground support logistics including fuel service trucks and licensed drivers.