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Pilot Mark Stott Resume

12540 Beck Rd, Dallas, OR 97338 • 503-507-3190 • marklstott@hotmail.com

Commercial Pilot- CFI - Rotorcraft Helicopter Private Pilot Single Engine land

• 3320 Total time

• 3260 PIC

• 2420 Robinson 44

• 1570 Alaska time

• 530 Capture time

* No violations. incidents or accidents

• Professional Pilot- Quicksilver Air

• Experience with remote operations, off airport landings

• Skilled in wildlife surveys and wildlife management

• Marketing and customer service skills coupled with a friendly and easy-going professionalism

Employment History

2012- Present Quicksilver Air CO base Utility pilot Alaska and Colorado bases 2010- 2011, lead Flight Instructor, Jerry Trimble Helicopters- McMinnville, Oregon

2007- 2010, Excavator Operator, Cary laughlin Excavating- Sheridan, Oregon

2005 - 2007, Equipment Operator/Pipe layer, Emery/Sons Constructions, Salem, Oregon

Education

2004 - General Studies, Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon 2003- Aviation Science (NA), Portland Community College Hillsboro, Oregon 2002- High School Diploma, Perrydale High School, Perrydale, Oregon

References

• Jerry Trimble, Jerry Trimble Helicopters- McMinnville, Oregon

• Ron Gustafson, Designated Examiner- Corvallis, Oregon

• Rick Swisher, Quicksilver Air- Fairbanks, Alaska

• Jacob Eichler, Eichler Farms- Amity, Oregon

Mark processing a caribou Alaska Capture project 20 12

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Pilot Mark Stott Capture Work

Nick Demma (907) 7 46-6331

• 2013 Caribou CalfMortality Study -71 Calves

• 2014 Caribou Calf Mortality Study - 23 Calves

• 2014 Adult and Short yearling Caribou - 59 Caribou

Kim King (907) 7 46-6321

• 2013 9 Moose, 9 Caribou

Lincoln Parrett (907) 459-7366

• 2013 Caribou Captures - 4 7 Caribou

• 2014 Caribou Captures - 60 Caribou

Todd Rinaldi (907) 267-2267

• 2013 Caribou Calf Mortality Study- 57 Calves

• 20 14 Short Yearling Moose - 16 Moose

• 2014 Adult Cow Moose- 12 Moose

Glenn Stout (907) 459-7218

• 2013 Yearling Moose - 14 Moose

Tim Peltier (907) 7 46-6300

• 2014 Adult and Short Yearling Moose - 29 Moose

John Benson

• 2014 Adult and Short Yearling Moose - 15 Moose

Torsten Benson (907) 328-6126

• 2014 Adult Moose - 27 Moose

• 2014 Adult Caribou- 1 Caribou

Roger Seavoy (907) 524-3325

• 19A Bear Control (Brown and Black Bears)- 64 Bears

Jason Caikoski (907) 459-7300

• 2014 Adult and Short Yearling Caribou - 61 Caribou

Oregon Captures Melody Henderson (541)-676-5230

• 2013 Corral trap Antelope- 38 Antelope

• 2013 Big Hom Sheep- 3 Sheep

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Wildlife Capture Specialists C. Helicopters

Quicksilver Air currently owns five and operates four MD500Ds (which is the aircraft we would plan to use for this project).

Since we own (not lease) we avoid call back causing the ship to be unavailable.

We prefer 500D over 500E since 500D are lighter and more suited to utility operations. This compact turbine helicopter is highly maneuverable and with its short rotor span it has the ability to hover and land virtually anywhere, making this helicopter ideally suited for wildlife capture. Because we operate multiple MD500's we have back-up aircraft available in the situation where unscheduled maintenance arises or when a large number of animals need to be caught in a short time period.

This also means that if necessary we can provide at least three of these helicopters (with three full crews) when needed during the peak winter capture season and still have a 500D helicopter as back-up in case of unscheduled maintenance.

Our aircraft are FAA part 135 maintained (see certificates).

N322KB added to our fleet May 2011

In addition to our MD500Ds we also own nine Robinson R4411 aircraft for capture work. The R4411 has proven to be an excellent aircraft for agencies that are budget-conscious yet still demand state of the art equipment and performance. This 4 seat Robinson helicopter is quick and highly maneuverable. This is the preferred aircraft for low to mid altitude capture work with its OGE hover ceiling at 7,500 ft (loaded to 2,300 lbs). We have used this helicopter exclusively for capture work in Alaska since 1998 under the approval ofboth federal (AMD/OAS) and state (ADFG) agencies.

Each of our helicopters is specially equipped for animal capture with appropriate seatbelts and harnesses for gunners, reinforced plexi-glass to prevent accidental damage from net gun equipment, extra storage compartments for capture gear, 'gunners box' that provides suitable storage of ammunition and net gun accessories, reinforced back floor for protection from canisters, cargo hook to allow for slinging of animals in transport bags, heavy duty foot pegs and entry/exit handles to provide gunners with a safer entry/exit from helicopter and custom mounts for telemetry receivers.

Aircraft Radios I Navigational Equipment Each helicopter has the appropriate transceivers for communicating with other aircraft and ground personnel (Bendix King 196 & Technisonic TFM138B). Each helicopter has an aviation panel mount GPS system plus hand-held Gamin 296 or equivalent to assist in providing the project manager with waypoints of each capture location as well as to assist with navigation within the project areas and determining project area boundaries. Each of our helicopters is fully equipped with the necessary communication systems to perform radio telemetry and each of our capture pilots is highly proficient with the use of the radio tracking system (having tracked many thousands of animals). We also have an automated flight following system available upon request for local and remote flight following.

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D. Company Experience

Quicksilver Air Inc. is a corporation owned by Rick & Sharon Swisher. Rick is the President and Director of Operations and Sharon is the Secretaryffreasurer. Tax I. D. # 92-0168820. The company was started in 1993 by Richard Swisher incorporated in 1999. Quicksilver Air Inc. has never filed or met criteria for bankruptcy in its history. We have no partners or subsidiaries.

Quicksilver Air Inc. is a certified Part 135/133 and AMD/OAS/ACETA approved Helicopter Company. We are American owned. Our main base is in Alaska where we have specialized in wildlife capture work since the early 1990's.

Since 2000 we have been invited to work on various wildlife capture projects, in other States as well as Canada and Mexico.

Prompted by increased demand for our services we opened our second base in Colorado Springs, CO in 2004. This is where we base our five MDSOOD helicopters and additional Robinson R44II's when required.

All of our aircraft are maintained to FAA 14 CFR part 13 5 standards and our Colorado base is listed in our FAA operations manual. Our Director of Maintenance, Claus Hauer, is an Airframe and Power plant mechanic with Inspection Authorization and has nine years of experience working on MD500D aircraft. In addition pilot, Richard Swisher, is also an Airframe and Power plant mechanic with ten years experience assisting with routine and unscheduled maintenance on MDSOOD aircraft. We have IOOhr inspection kits and numerous spare parts on hand. Each crew has a tote of commonly needed spare parts such as pitch links etc for timely replacement minimizing downtime.

We do capture work for both State and Federal agencies and are highly proficient in both net gunning and darting. We have extensive experience with aerial radio tracking and are familiar with a variety of radio tracking systems. Each year our crews capture in excess of 2,000 animals of varying size and species using both net gunning and chemical immobilization techniques. These are some of the animals that our current crews have captured throughout North America:

D Wolves D Wolverines D Caribou D Bighorn Sheep (All species) D Moose D Coyotes lJ Bison U Goats :J Antelope D Bear (Grizzly, Black, Polar) [l Elk lJ Mule Deer D Whitetail Deer D Sitka Deer D Musk Ox D Owls

Rick Swisher's recent wildlife capture spreadsheet contains a detailed description of each capture project with the number of animals caught as well as contact details of each biologist or person in charge of each project. Additional preprinted references follow.

We have two other experienced capture pilots doing capture: Blake Malo with over 1700 hours capture experience and Mark Stott with 530 hours (resumes follow). All of our pilots have been trained by Richard Swisher. Our company as a whole has captured over 22,000 animals in its history with a consistent mortality rate average of~ 1%. We have done capture work in Alaska, Nevada, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, California, Oregon, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Michigan, Canada and Mexico.

ANY BIOLOGIST Quicksilver Air Inc HAS DONE CAPTURES FOR MAY BE CONTACTED FOR A REFERENCE. We have never received a negative reference.

See following preprinted references and spreadsheets that follow pilot resumes to document capture projects to meet required experience specifications page 6

We meet the specifications in PMA IFB-2015-46 VI. (Scope of work page 3 specifications):

We have done Colorado's capture work every year from the winter 2004-2005 to present under two different contracts and have always met or exceeded the capture goals set by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The contracts renewed yearly with Interim Contractor Performance Evaluations (done by Colorado Parks and Wildlife) consistently above standard. These capture goals have included a large number of deer targeted for capture during December (1200-1400 deer) in the past several years. In addition to large numbers of deer the goals have also included more challenges since some of the deer are recaptures of specific animals and there are age and sex requirements (primarily large numbers of fawns up to 800) with quotas per unit. Despite fluctuating deer densities and sometimes inclement weather we have had both of our two experienced crews each able to average 25 deer per day consistently through the month. We have always made Colorado's December capture needs a priority but during less demanding months we have also completed large capture projects for other agencies in Colorado as well as other states including Nevada, Montana, South Dakota, Minnesota and Utah.

D. Company Experience (continued)

There are several key qualities necessary to be able to complete large projects that set Quicksilver Air Inc.'s capabilities apart from other companies.

1. Commitment to project completion:

The first requirement to be on Quicksilver's capture team is a passion (not just interest) in wildlife work. This is what keeps us going during the long work days, what keeps us going when projects get difficult. We take on the responsibility of completing all the jobs given to us not just the easy ones.

2. Unmatched experience and skill level:

Quicksilver Air Inc.'s capture pilots are hand picked after proving skill level and judgment. Alaska's challenging utility flying proves their ability to assist in the field by doing a season of mugging. Some pilots still fail if they demonstrate unnecessary risky flying or don't show an ability to understand animal behavior.

Our capture pilots generally work in Alaska first where Alaska biologists are in the aircraft doing their own net gunning and darting. This allows the pilots to understand the capture from the biologists' standpoint; i.e. the biology behind their project goals and also they train in sample collection and blood draw from these professionals.

Our lower 48 winter works keeps the pilots doing capture year round so we have set a unique industry standard of pilots with year round varied capture experience

In addition our pilots and crew have experience doing capture (some up to ten years) in the specific areas Colorado plans to capture in. This experience helps when doing capture as to knowing areas deer prefer, familiarity with terrain dangers including power lines and private land boundaries along with a pre-established working relationship with the biologists, ranchers, local game wardens and FBO' s in the areas.

3. Resources:

Quicksilver Air Inc. has, in part because of our reputation, drawn talented capture personnel into our company (pilots, net gunners, muggers) and worked to keep these team members . In the instance of injury or family emergencies we have in the past successfully had back up net gunners fill in. The biologists that work with us in Alaska have helped out in the past down in the lower 48 on "working vacations"

We have also built up our equipment base over the years to support multiple crews along with sources for quick replacement and repair.

We are financially stable and committed to sparing no cost to repair or replace aircraft and equipment when necessary due to wear or damage when doing this work that is by nature hard on equipment

4. Longevity

Our dedication to assisting with wildlife management is long standing. We are here for the long haul. We have 10 years of experience specifically in the state of Colorado and would like very much to continue providing service.

D. Company Experience (references)

To whom it may concern:

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15 September 2014

Quicksilver Air has been used by Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks to capture bighorn sheep from Wildhorse Island in Northwestern Montana on several occasions. This past February was just one example of their experience and expertise with these types of capture operations. The goal was to remove 60 bighorn, via capture net, of various age and sex from the island. The problem was a tight schedule made even tighter with incoming winter weather. A total of GO bighorn sheep were captured and removed safely from the island in only one and a half days! These sheep were captured efficiently and effectively. Sheep body temperature is always a concern during these types of captures and Rick and his crew do an excellent job of keeping these within the established range.

I find working with Rick and his crew to be easy and fun. They work hard to meet your goals and do so with the upmost interest in animal welfare and safety. They communicate well and work tirelessly to achieve the desired results. I would highly recommend Quicksilver Air for any bighorn sheep capture operations you may have.

Sincerely, Bruce Sterling Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Area Wildlife Biologist, Thompson Falls 406-827-4389 bsterling@mt.gov

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Dick Scott Wimberley

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Carter P. Smith Executive Director

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512.389.4800 www.tpwd state tx.us

D. Company Experince (references)

:6 September 2014 l roylan Hernandez Desert Bighorn Sheep Program I eadt.~r lOQ South Cockreil, Alpine, Texas 79830 lei· 432-837-0666 ext 227 Fax: 432-837 ')9R7 ro whom it may concern:

This letter is in reference to Quicksilver Air, Inc., hereafter Quicksilver and/or Rick Swisher (Owner), and their performance during a recent (Jan 2014) desert bighorn capture in Texas.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has contracted services from Quicksilver on several occasions for a multitude of projects, including desert bighorn captures. The most recent capture occurred in Jan 2014 when Rick Swisher and his crew safely captured 63 bighorns (23 M, 40 F) in two days.

Rick and crew worked efficiently as well as professionally. They were punctual and all equipment used was appropriate and in excellent working condition. The capture crew was very experienced and performed their jobs well.

Rick's knowledge of bighorn and bighorn behavior is apparent. His concern for human safety as well as animal welfare was also evident throughout the capture operation. Rick constantly asked for updates on the bighorns' condition and would adjust his tactics accordingly. He communicated well with the Capture Base Camp Manager and ground crew. Rick was very flexible and met all changes or request made during the operation.

AU animals which were ••stung in" were in great condition. And there were no capture myopathy mortalities post capture.

We are, and have been, very pleased with Quicksilver's performance throughout the years and would highly recommend them for any type of wildlife work.

Quicksilver is a Top Notch outfit.

Cor.gially, Froyhin Hernandez

STi\TE OF NEVAD/\

DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Br<J:\N SANDOVAL

To Whom It May Concern:

1100 Valley Road

Reno. Nevada 89512

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November 17, 2011

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I have had the opportunity to work with Quicksilver Air Inc. on numerous wildlife capture projects, and with Rick Swisher in particular on two different series of projects. Most recently, the Nevada Department of Wildlife conducted a series of desert bighorn captures spanning a period of 6 days during early November 2011. During the project, a total of 164 animals were successfully captured and relocated. Due to my past experiences with Quicksilver Air Inc., I was very pleased to learn that Rick and his crew would be doing the work.

Over the six day period, desert sheep were captured from a total of five different mountain ranges. Not only was the crew very efficient, effective, and professional, as usual, the inherent challenges of moving between completely different areas with different habitat and topography types did not hamper their performance in the least. The animals arrived at the base of operation in good condition, and did not appear at all overly stressed. I have had experience with several other capture crews over the years, and Rick and Quicksilver Air consistently bring animals back to the base of operation in very good shape. Rick's attitude towards his work, the safety of those involved in all aspects ofthe capture, and the welfare ofthe animals he and his crew handle has been second to none each time I have had the opportunity to work with him. Animal welfare is an obvious priority of Rick's, and it shows.

Working as a big game biologist for the Nevada Department of Wildlife, I have had a great deal of experience conducting helicopter work of all types, from aerial survey and captures, to sling load work. In my opinion, Rick is one of the best pilots I have had the pleasure of working with.

Rick's crew members have also always impressed me with their professionalism and animal handling abilities.

I would recommend Quicksilver Air Inc., without reservation, to anyone conducting wildlife capture work, and I personally hope to have the opportunity to work with them on future Nevada Department of Wildlife projects.

Sincerely, Tom Donham Biologist III Game Division Nevada Department of Wildlife

3 November 2012

To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to recommend Rick and the entire Quicksilver team as a capture crew for pronghorn. I have had the pleasure of working with Quicksilver Air, Inc. for 5 years, on a pronghorn study that the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) ran in the Upper Green River Basin of Wyoming. Over the five-year study Quicksilver captured 400 pronghorn for WCS' Pronghorn and Energy Project in western Wyoming.

Rick was always extremely accommodating with respect to capturing pronghorn at the desired control and experimental locations. Rick is an extremely talented and experienced pilot, and Quicksilver has skillful gunners. As an example, their skills were demonstrated during the last year of our study, as they handled and collared 70 pronghorn with absolutely no injuries or mortalities. This is a huge testament to their abilities given both the nature of pronghorn and the difficult obstacles faced when capturing animals inside the gas fields near Pinedale, Wyoming.

In addition to deploying radio collars Quicksilver helped us collect biological samples, weights and ages on specified animals. As always, the entire Quicksilver crew had both human safety and the best interest ofthe animals in mind. Despite the cold weather that is typical of western Wyoming in winter, Rick is always excited about the work.

I strongly recommend the services of Quicksilver Air and look forward to working with Rick and the Quicksilver team on future projects.

Sincerely, Jon Beckmann

Conservation Scientist

Wildlife Conservation Society

North America Program jbeckmann@wcs.org

State of California -The Natural Resources Agency

DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME

Inland Deserts Region 407 West Una St.

Bishop, CA 93514 Phone: (760) 873-4305 Fax: 1760) 872-1284 Email: tstaph-onOclfg.ca.gov

23 November 2011

To whom it may concern, EDMUND G. BROWN JR, Governor Charlton H. Bonham, Director

I began using Quicksilver Air in 2006 to capture Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep at high elevations and have hired them numerous times since then. I had previously worked with the company in Alaska and knew that they were very capable and responsible. Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep are a federally endangered subspecies. Consequently, efforts of the Recovery Program are required to follow strict federal guidelines on safe capture and handling and are legally mandated to limit mortality and morbidity to the very minimum possible. I am continually reassured that the Quicksilver crew does their utmost to ensure animal health and welfare during their capture operations. Because of the sensitive status of this subspecies, it is essential that I am able to trust the capture crew to adhere to the required guidelines and get the job done; they never let me down and the price is fair. I began doing helicopter capture work in 1987 and have captured thousands of animals in numerous western states; Quicksilver is undoubtedly one of the finest outfits with which I have had the pleasure of working.

In addition to the challenges of working with an endangered species, captures in the Sierra Nevada also require working under extreme conditions (attitudes up to 14,000 feet and strong winds). Rick Swisher has exhibited an amazing ability to work safely and efficiently at high altitudes in their Hughes 500. Because they are able to capture animals quickly, the animals that are transported into processing sites typically arrive with optimal body temperatures and in very good condition with minimal stress. The capture crew members always do an outstanding job handling the animals. Sharon Swisher continues to accommodate our scheduling needs and recognize the flexibility that must come with capture projects.

Quicksilver has been very cooperative in adhering to our strict capture guidelines and transporting animals to and from remote processing sites. They understand the importance of the data collection and health sampling that is an integral part of our capture efforts. During the numerous captures that I have worked with Quicksilver, we have always met our capture goals. I continue to be impressed with their ability to catch anything, anywhere, and do it safely. I highly recommend Quicksilver Air for wildlife capture work and plan to continue to use them for my own projects well into the future.

Sincerely, ~I( Thomas R. Stephenson, Ph.D.

Program Leader Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep Recovery Program

Conserving California's Wifd[ije Since 18 70

COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE

6060 Broadway· Denver, Colorado 80216 Phone (303) 297-1192 wildlife.state.co.us • parks.state.co.us

Brian Dreher- Senior Terrestrial Biologist Colorado Parks and Wildlife 4255 Sinton Road Colorado Springs, CO 80907

October 31,2013

To whom it may concern:

I am writing this letter to share my experiences with using Quicksilver Air for the capture of bighorn sheep in SE Colorado. Since 2006, we have used Quicksilver on a number of capture related jobs Colorado. These projects included both capture and release on site and capture for the purpose of transplant. I can honestly say that, if it were not for the abilities of Rick Swisher and Quicksilver Air, we would not be able to do the work that we are doing. I say this because a number of projects have included the capture ofbighorn sheep at elevations between 12,000- 14,000 feet. I thought I would share a few specific examples of the work they have performed in SE Colorado.

In 2006, we initiated a project on Pikes Peak to monitor movements and survival of bighorn sheep. Quicksilver was responsive and willing to work at high elevations. They were given the task of capturing, radio collaring and sampling (blood, nasal swabs, fecal samples) for both ewes and rams. They safely captured animals at elevations above 11,000 feet and completed the task with no complaint from our field staff.

In 2011, we completed the successful capture and translocation of alpine bighorn sheep in Colorado. Quicksilver Air was given the task of capturing sheep in low density, rugged alpine mountains that ranged in elevation between 12,000 and 14,000 feet. Once captured, sheep were long-lined down to ground staff. Sheep were then transported to a different area, bagged for transport, and lifted on to vacant alpine habitat. In the past, this type of operation had not been conducted in Colorado because aerial capture at these elevations was not an efficient option. Two years past the transplant, we have doubled the sheep population in the mountain range where the sheep were released.

Based on my experience, I would recommend Quicksilver Air for bighorn sheep capture projects.

I would be more than happy to answer any specific questions that you might have. Please contact me at 719-227-5220; or hr)aJLill:~h~t:Q.;;tat~ co~.Ll~·

Sincerely, b:-~ Brian Dreher

STATE OF COLORADO

John W. Hickenlooper, Governor • Mike King, Executive Director, Department of Natural Resources

Steven M. Yamashita, Acting Director, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Parks and Wildlife Commission: Robert W. Bray • Chris Castilian • Jeanne Home Bill Kane, VICe-Chair • Gaspar Perricone • James Pribyl• John Singletary, Chair Mark Smith, Secretary • James VJQil • Dean Wingfield • Michelle Zimmerman

Ex OffiCio Members: Mike King and John Salazar

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SOUTHWEST REGrON 3 10 1 South Power! inc Road Nampa. Idaho 83686

To whom it may concern:

C.L. "Butch" Otter I Governor Virgil Moore I Director

November 22, 2011

I contracted with Quicksilver Air to capture California bighorn sheep in southern Idaho in February of2011. We net-gunned and radio-marked 41 sheep at four separate locations in three days. The capture operation went very smooth and I was very impressed with Quicksilver and would recommend them without hesitation. In fact, many of our experienced biologists who have captured sheep many times commented that this capture operation was the smoothest and most efficient one they have seen. Quicksilver's capture crew was very skilled and knowledgeable, and their equipment and helicopter were top of the line. Rick is a very experienced pilot who clearly has lots ofbighorn sheep experience. He expertly maneuvered sheep into manageable capture locations and was conscientious to never push them too much. I would highly recommend them for any capture operations and will gladly use Rick and the Quicksilver crew in the future with any of my capture needs.

Sincerely, Jake Powell Regional Wildlife Biologist Southwest Region Idaho Department ofFish and Game Nampa, ID 83686

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To whom it may concern, SEAN PARNELL, GOVERNOR

1800 GLENN HIGHWAY, SUITE 2

PALMER, ALASKA 99645-6736

PHONE: (907) 746-6300

FAX: (907) 746-6305

The purpose of this letter is to provide a reference for Blake Malo, helicopter pilot for Quicksilver Air Inc.

I have worked with Blake on several projects since June 2010, and during that time I have been impressed with his skills as a helicopter pilot. The wildlife projects we conduct provide many challenges to the helicopter pilot on a daily basis including dealing with variable weather conditions, managing fuel usage in remote areas, and the demands of herding and/or capturing wildlife with the helicopter.

I have spent over 75 hours in the helicopter with Blake conducting wildlife captures and surveys, including hundreds of takeoffs and landings in demanding terrain and conditions. Blake always provides a high level of technical ability and a first-rate commitment to safety. Further, his even-keeled temperament during stressful situations and his ability to work well with sometimes difficult and demanding people is a big asset. I have complete confidence in Blake's piloting skills and would not hesitate to work with him again.

Sincerely, Nick Demma Wildlife Biologist Alaska Department of Fish and Game Palmer, Alaska

907 746-6331 dominic.demma@alaska.gov

I). Company Experience (references)

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1800 GLENN HIGHWAY, SUITE 2

PALMER, ALASKA 99645-6736

DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME

To Whom It May Concern, Through the past twelve years, I have worked with numerous pilots of various aircraft on biological projects in Utah and Alaska. A good plane or helicopter and pilot make a huge difference in the efficiency and successful outcome of most projects. After working with several pilots, I have learned what qualifications and characteristics enable a pilot to supply the greatest benefit to my biological projects. In the past two and half years I have been fortunate to work in Alaska with Blake Malo, of

Quicksilver Air. Blake has these qualifications and characteristics in abundance.

Blake is a most competent and responsible pilot. He handles his aircraft with ability and obviously practiced technique. He is aware of both the aircraft and his limitations and does not permit a "biologist who is just looking to get a job done", to put the passengers, crew, wildlife, or aircraft at risk. He is responsible and tactful in explaining what we will or will not do. As he understands what needs to be accomplished, he presents the most efficient and safest means of obtaining the goal. I have not before had a pilot as efficient and safe as Blake.

In addition, Blake has a very thorough understanding of wildlife species, biological questions and projects, and topography and weather conditions. This enables him to use the most appropriate method for obtaining data needed, regardless of the idiosyncacies of topography and weather and reduce stress and negative results with both the crew and the wildlife.

Furthermore, unlike several pilots I have worked with in the past, Blake is pleasant and agreeable-very easy to discuss project problems with. He puts one at ease, and the work is much more enjoyable.

I have worked with Blake to capture adult caribou on Unimak Island (infamous for weather conditions not conducive to safe flying), capture calf caribou associated with the Mulchatna Caribou Herd Predation Project, and to conduct several surveys and counts. Although initially I was a novice to helicopter work, he quickly instructed me how to do the job safely (and insist on this) and get the best possible results. Blake Malo is at the top of my list of possible pilots to contract with for my projects. I highly recommend him for any biological project.

If there are any questions concerning his performance or expertise, please feel free to contact me at any time. I would be happy to discuss these with you.

Thank You, Chris Peterson

Wildlife Biologist

Alaska Department of Fish and Game

King Salmon, AK 99613 phone: 1(907)246-2334 email: Chris.Peterson@alaska.gov

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E. Gunner Experience

Wrldlife capture Specialists Gunner/Darter Mark Keech *Mark Keech and Rick have been working together on ADFG capture projects for 15 years; since ADFG biologists do their own net gunning/darting Mark has a lot of experience. He has also worked for Quicksilver Air (part time basis) since 2002 doing our net gunning/darting and logistics planning on large projects. Mark is our first choice for difficult darting projects since his expertise as a biologist is a very helpful aide to the pilot in decision making where animal welfare might be compromised. Also he assists the vet in determining drug dose a4justments needed in specific field conditions Mark is fit and capable.

Past full time employment:

1999-2001- Alaska Department ofFish and Game, employed as a Wildlife Biologist II, area management biologist.2001-2012- Alaska Department ofFish and game, employed as a Wildlife Biologist III, moose and caribou research biologist.

Past part time employment:

2002-2014 - Quicksilver Air, employed as a large mammal capture specialist and consultant involving approximately 60 wildlife capture projects.

Formal animal capture/care training -Spring 1996 University of Alaska Fairbanks, Animal Welfare Training graduate course. -March 2000 Safe-Capture International Inc.-February 2009 Alaska Department ofFish and Game chemical immobilization course.

Education B.S. (Wildlife Management), University of Alaska Fairbanks, December 1995.

M.S. (Wildlife Biology), University of Alaska Fairbanks, May 1999.

Publications ** (peer reviewed first author) Keech, M.A., T.R. Stephenson, R.T. Bowyer, V. Van Ballenberghe, and J.M. VerHoef 1998. Relationships between blood serum variables and depth of rump fat in Alaskan moose. A lees 34( 1 ): 173-179.

Keech, M.A., R. D. Boertje, R. T. Bowyer, B. W. Dale. 1999. Effects ofbirth weight on growth of young moose: do low-weight neonates compensate? Alces 35:51-57.

Keech M.A., R. T. Bowyer, J. M. VerHoef, R. D. Boertje, B.W. Dale, and T.R. Stephenson. 2000. Life-history consequences of maternal condition in Alaskan moose Journal of Wildlife Management 62: 450-462.

Keech, M.A., M.S. Lindberg, R. D. Boertje, P. Valkenburg, B. D. Taras, T. A. Boudreau, and K. B. Beckmen. 2011.

Effects of predator treatments, individual traits, and environment on moose survival in Alaska. Journal of Wildlife Management 75: 1361-1380.

References:

Dr. Scott Brainerd, Region 3 Research Supervisor, Alaska Department ofFish and Game, Fairbanks, Alaska. (907) 459-7261.Bruce Dale, Region 4 Regional Supervisor, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Palmer, Alaska. (907) 631-8520.Patrick Valkenburg, Chief pilot WRAM Air, Fairbanks, Alaska. (907) 687-7481.

Capture experience Helicopter hand capture: Newborn caribou - 75 Newborn moose- 650 Helicopter chemical immobilization: Caribou (Yearling and Adult) 335 Yearling moose- 325 Adult moose- 350 Wolves- 35 Black bears -180 Grizzly bears- 25 Elk- 250 Helicopter net gun capture: Adult caribou- 100 White-tailed deer- 250 Mule deer- 575 Bighorn sheep - 540 Dall sheep- 35 Elk- 600 Moose- 88 Short eared owls- 15 Antelope-190 Leg snare capture: Black bears- 10

*In addition to the "hands on" captures listed above Mark has been the project leader supervising hundreds of additional captures as an ADFG biologist

Mark Keech working with Rick Swisher Sitka Black Tail deer net gun capture on Chichagoflsland in Southeast Alaska, an ADFG milestone

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Wildlife Capture Specialists

Gunner- Darren Flores

E. Gunner Experience

*Darren started working for us in 2012. He has been doing netgunning in brush country in Texas for 6 years and is an excellent shot. Animal welfare is high on his priority list and he has the high level of experience and skill to make it all work.

Capture experience for Darren Flores as of Oct 2013:

Past part time employment:

2007-2008- Larado Helicopters (Mexico) net gunner 2007-2012- Sendero helicopters, net gunner/mugger 2012- Quicksilver air, employed as a net gunner, in projects in Colorado, Utah References:

Trapper Burkett-(830)-285-2249 Chris Atkinson, Sendero Helicopters 21 0-317-963 0 Dusty Whitaker, Texas Extreme Helicopters 325-315-7123 Capture experience:

Drop nets:

Axis deer- 2500 Blackbuck antelope-500 Chemical immobilization:

White-tailed deer fawns-1500 Fallow deer- 200 **Hippo-1 Helicopter net gun capture:

White-tailed deer (Mexico) 4000 White-tailed deer (Texas) 3000 Mule deer (Meeker, CO) 620 Mule deer (Texas) 30 Bighorn sheep (Colorado) 38 (Utah) 46 Bison 27 Moose 112 Elk (Texas) 100 Elk (Colorado) 85 Red deer- 100 African antelope- sable, kudu, blezbok, gemsbok, oryx, impala, arabian oryx .... -750 Blackbuck antelooe-1500. Axis deer- 2000 Barbarv sheeo- 750112

Darren working with Rick on an elk net gunning project in Colorado

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Wildlife Capture Specialists

Gunner- Jace Clark

E. Gunner Experience

Educationffraining ACETA approved STEP training (helicopter safety and safe animal capture) Relevant Work Experience

• 2010-2013 net gunning experience. Jace is an excellent shot with a net gun and always has safety of crew and animals in mind. He stays calm in difficult situations

• Been involved in the capture of excess of 3,000 big game animals through net gunning and mugging

• Has worked as a stock-ranch hand and owns a horse shoeing business. This skill in handling animals comes into play getting animals into transport bags safely and efficiently.

• Proficient in biological sample collections. Jace is particularly quick at drawing blood; we have seen biologists in the field rely on his help drawing blood from sheep.

• Jace is vety physically fit and does not tire from long days or stress at high altitude; he was a champion wrestler and maintains that level of strength and fitness *Jace started working for us in 2010 and did a variety of capture projects including. In the winter 2011-2012 Jace was the netgunner on the following projects totaling 1,466 animals:

• October on a deer and elk capture project in Southwest Colorado

• November in the Bitteroot Mtns, Montana elk capture (darting 23 elk)

• November sheep capture in Nevada

• December deer capture in Meeker, Gunnison, Montrose, Hotchiss (Cactus Bucks),

• January Fort Collins, Colorado deer capture

• Janurary-Feburary Nevada deer and sheep capture

• February-March South Dakota elk and deer capture (80 elk darting)

• March Minnesota moose capture (36 moose darting)

• Colorado 2013 79 moose

*About 50% of the deer Jace netgunned were recaptures; more difficult of course for both the pilot and gunner.

Jace is definitely up to the challenge.

Jace working with Rick in Colorado sheep capture 12,000 ft.

E. Gunnar Experience

Toby Holland 361-449-7234 toby.holland55@yahoo.com

Capture Experience: 9 years net gunning Licensed Helicopter Pilot since 2012

• Quicksilver Air Fairbanks, AK ,...,.

Rick Swisher (Net gunner) Moose, mule deer, bison, rocky mountain bighorn, desert bighorn, elk, coyotes.

• Mesquite Helicopters Ben Ellis Alice, TX (Mugger) Whitetail deer 2000-500 2001-500 2002-500

• Holt Helicopters Larry Holt Uvalde, TX (Mugger, net gunner) Whitetail deer 2007-2500 2008-3000 2009-1500

• Southwest Texas Helicopters Freddy Graff Yancey, TX (Net gunner) Whitetail deer, exotics 2010-500 2011-1000 2012-800 2013-1000

Colorado Mule Deer: 400 Elk: 100

Montana (Wild horse Island) 2011 Big Hom Sheep: 100 Elk: 150

Utah Bison: 130 Moose: 50…