Owyhee Air Research

Owyhee Air Research OAR provides excellence of service in the areas of aerial survey and natural resource data collection

Fire season is here.Owyhee Air Research works alongside the U.S. Forest Service to fly aerial fire mapping missions with...
06/03/2026

Fire season is here.

Owyhee Air Research works alongside the U.S. Forest Service to fly aerial fire mapping missions with our King Air 350. Our job is to give incident commanders and first responders accurate, real-time intelligence about active fires — so they know what they're dealing with before they commit their crews.
Our aircraft is mission-ready and we're ready to deploy the moment we're called.
It's critical work, and we're proud to support the men and women on the front lines of wildland fire.
Stay safe out there this season. 🔥✈️

Take a look at our 2025-2026 wildlife season recap!We are trusted by state, federal, provincial, and tribal wildlife age...
05/20/2026

Take a look at our 2025-2026 wildlife season recap!

We are trusted by state, federal, provincial, and tribal wildlife agencies across North America to deliver high-quality, defensible data products that meet rigorous scientific standards — all through noninvasive methods that minimize disturbance to the animals and landscapes we survey. That responsibility is something we take seriously on every single flight.
18 projects. 19 species surveyed. 14 agency partners. 13 states and provinces.
Thank you to every agency partner, collaborating biologist, and member of the OAR crew who made this season what it was. Here's to the wildlife, and the work that protects them.

04/23/2026

Owyhee Air Research turns flights into data people can actually use.

We fly fixed‑wing wildlife surveys focused on non-disturbance so agencies and large landowners can get accurate population data over huge, remote areas without stressing their wildlife.

We work with the U.S. Forest Service to map active wildfires across the western U.S., giving teams a clear view of what is happening on the ground.

And we deliver aerial mapping and imagery, building high‑resolution terrain and surface data for planning and analysis.

Owyhee Air Research is a fixed‑wing aerial data provider focused on wildlife, wildfire, and land management projects across the North America.

Follow along to stay updated on this summer's wildfire season!

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day. 🌍
Flying over mountains and open country gives us a unique appreciation for just how special this planet is. Through our work supporting wildlife surveys and wildfire efforts, we get to see firsthand how much care goes into looking after these places.
We’re grateful to play a part and grateful for this earth.

04/10/2026

During National Wildlife Week, we’re especially thankful for the herds, flocks, and all the wildlife we’re trusted to observe from above. Every flight is a reminder that responsible conservation starts with understanding where wildlife are, how many there are, and how they use the land.

Thank you to the biologists, land managers, and communities working every day to protect these species and the habitats they call home.

04/08/2026

Our General Manager, Daniel Melody, recently joined Wild Origins Canada Counting Wildlife in a High‑Tech World podcast to talk about how animal behavior, disturbance, and aircraft choice can influence what observers actually see during aerial counts.
When animals are already running, bunching up, or diving into cover, the data you collect may be showing their reaction to you as much as their true distribution and abundance.
At Owyhee Air Research, we focus on survey designs that reduce disturbance to wildlife, improve safety for the crews in the air, and produce data that biologists and managers can confidently use.
If you care about wildlife monitoring, survey design, or big‑game management, ask yourself:
How much is your survey method shaping the numbers you rely on?
Share this with someone who works with aerial wildlife data.

Wildlife counts shouldn’t start with animals on the run.In a lot of places, low, tight aerial surveys have been the stan...
04/02/2026

Wildlife counts shouldn’t start with animals on the run.

In a lot of places, low, tight aerial surveys have been the standard for years. They can work—but they can also push herds, change behavior, and leave decision‑makers relying on correction factors after the fact instead of what was actually seen in the field.
Owyhee Air Research takes a different approach.

Whether you work for an agency, a Nation, or oversee large landscapes, the need is the same: wildlife data you can stand behind.

Swipe through the carousel to see how we can support you and your team.

03/24/2026

Happy World Bear Day! Take a look at some of our surveys from over the years, from Grizzly to Black Bears.

Long‑term monitoring of bears helps biologists understand population trends, survival, and how bears move through changing habitats - information that’s essential for preventing conflicts and guiding conservation decisions that affect entire landscapes.�Every data point represents years of work to ensure future generations can experience healthy bear populations and the ecosystems that depend on them.

03/20/2026

Accurate wildlife imaging isn’t just about getting a clearer picture—it changes how confident you can be in your counts.
In this clip from Wild Origins Canada's The Hunter Conservationist Podcast our GM Dan Melody breaks down the difference between thermal and infrared in aerial wildlife surveys, and why that distinction matters for agencies, conservation groups, and large landowners. Cooled infrared systems don’t just pick up heat; they give you animals and environment in much greater detail, so the story you tell on the ground matches what’s really happening on the landscape.
If your decisions depend on aerial wildlife data, it’s worth knowing what kind of infrared is behind your numbers.

03/17/2026

Most aerial wildlife surveys still double‑count animals.
In this clip from The Hunter Conservationist Podcast, Owyhee Air Research’s Dan Melody shows how geospatial mapping and individual markers on every elk herd help us get defensible counts from the air.
If your wildlife decisions depend on accurate numbers, you’ll want to see this.
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