Advertisement for Competitive Sealed Bids – Waterfowl Behavioral Response to Drone Use – Research Project

This solicitation seeks a qualified researcher or research team to investigate how waterfowl respond behaviorally to the use of drones. The Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission aims to understand the impact of unmanned aerial systems on waterfowl for wildlife management and policy development. • Conduct field experiments using drones to observe waterfowl reactions under controlled conditions. • Collect, analyze, and report data on flight initiation distance, stress indicators, and habitat use. • Deliver a comprehensive final report with recommendations for drone usage guidelines in wildlife areas.