Services
Wildlife surveys, done one way, done well
We do one thing: count and track wildlife from the air, with a thermal camera and a written method. White-tailed deer are our specialty, and we also survey coyote, red and gray fox, black bear, bobcat, and elk. Pick the question you need answered.
Winter Deer Census
A predawn thermal count of every deer on your land, reported as a density per square mile with a detection-adjusted range, a map, and the method behind every number.
Herd Movement & Seasonal Patterns
Repeat flights across the seasons to show where deer bed, feed, travel, and cross roads, and how that changes from winter yards to fall rut.
Deer Program Evaluation
An annual count, trend chart, and board-ready summary for townships and preserves running archery or culling programs, so you measure the herd and not just the harvest.
Other Wildlife Surveys
Thermal surveys of coyote, red and gray fox, black bear, bobcat, and elk, planned around the species and reported to the same standard as our deer counts.
Side by side
Which deer survey fits your question
| Winter Deer Census | Herd Movement | Program Evaluation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Question it answers | How many deer are here right now? | How do deer use this land through the year? | Is our deer program working? |
| Flights | One predawn survey (repeat optional) | Four, one per season | One winter survey each year |
| Season | Dec – mid-Mar | Winter, spring, summer, fall | Dec – Feb, reported before spring meetings |
| Main deliverable | Count, density, range, map, method | Seasonal movement maps and report | Trend against your goal, board summary |
| Best for | Anyone who needs a number | Crash hot spots, habitat planning | Townships and preserves with programs |
| Starting price | $750 | $2,100 (or $575 for one flight) | $1,350 a year |
Coyote, fox, black bear, bobcat, and elk surveys are planned around the species and quoted per site. See Other Wildlife Surveys.
Reserve a winter count window.
Counts fly Dec 1 – Mar 15, on cold, clear nights. Windows fill in order of request, and townships often need the numbers before spring board meetings.