Montana eMacs #FWP-27-0024

Houndsman Services for Mountain Lion Monitoring in Middle Clark Fork, Montana

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking qualified houndsmen to support mountain lion monitoring in the Middle Clark Fork area near St. Regis, Montana. - Government Buyer: - Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (state agency) - Services Requested: - Houndsman services to assist in treeing and darting mountain lions for research and management - Work to be performed in the Northwest Lion Ecoregion, specifically the Middle Clark Fork area - Notable Requirements: - Experience handling hounds for wildlife tracking - Ability to safely tree and dart mountain lions as part of a scientific monitoring program - Work to be conducted during the winter season - No specific OEMs or product vendors are involved, as this is a service-based procurement focused on specialized wildlife expertise

Description

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is soliciting bids from multiple houndsmen to assist in treeing and darting mountain lions during the winter 2026/2027 season. The work will take place in the Northwest Lion Ecoregion, specifically in the Middle Clark Fork area around St. Regis, MT. The solicitation includes a detailed scope of work and maps. The event is open for bidding until August 18, 2026.

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