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Project initiation.
What information do we need? Please fill out the pdf document and return it to us so that we have a full understanding of your project. |
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Collar
Preparation before capture. Click here to to see a video of how we like to prepare collars before they go into the helicopter. |
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Minnesota
Moose captured in Climate Change study Leading Edge captured moose from two locations in Minnesota in 2010. Watch the video and read the article about the captures. |
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Oregon
Moose Captures
We captured the first moose collared in Oregon. Check out the story learn more about the "moose on the loose". |
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Utah Animal Capture 2009/2010 Leading Edge has captured for the State of Utah for the past two winters with over 1,000 animals being captured. View the slideshow here. |
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Helicopter Net Gun/ Dart Gun Capture Services and Eradication
More Video Coming soon!
More Video Coming soon!
Leading Edge Aviation has specialized in the Wildlife industry for over three decades. We are experts in all types of animal survey, capture for research, disease testing, translocation of animals, and eradication. We pride ourselves in being the most experienced animal capture team in the nation. Our team has been together year after year ensuring that we have the necessary training and experience for even the most difficult situations. Jim Pope Jr. is the primary capture pilot for Leading Edge Aviation. Jim has over 17,000 hours in helicopters with most of this being in remote locations in mountainous terrain. Wes Livingston is our capture crew leader and the main gunner for Leading Edge. Not only is Wes a very gifted gunner, he is also certified by CODA Enterprises (net gun manufacturor) as an instructor. We also have a company veterinarian and wildlife biologists on staff to ensure that all of our sampling protocols are being properly completed. Leading Edge has also achieved the high standard of being certified by the federal government for ACETA (aerial capture, eradication & tagging of animals) operations.