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Published on Aug 03 2026

Netgunner

$30.00  per hour
Visa required: H-2B
From Oct 1, 2026 to Apr 30, 2027

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Heliwild LLC

Also known as: Helicopter Wildlife Services

800 West 2300
Hurricane, UT 84737
United States

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Job description

The net gunner will use a net gun/dart gun from
a helicopter.The tasks also include animal handling on the ground, animal blood
sampling taken, net packing and equipment maintenance. The net gunner will drive
truck and help with helicopter fueling.

Special Requirements

Netgunning is a highly specialized and dangerous job that requires years of experience, as well as an uncommon lifestyle. The net gunner works closely with a specialized pilot and must have the experience and knowledge in this type of work. This is imperative for the crews safety. The net gunner must have experience in handling and mugging techniques; taking biological samples, radio collar placement, ear tagging; GPS recording and taking and recording body measurements. The net gunner must have gunned out of a MD500 or Hughes 300 and R44 helicopters and be able to lift up to 200 lbs. The crew will be traveling for weeks in remote areas.

Employer Contact Info

+19792036735

[email protected]

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