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Here's a link to a post I made in answer to a question similar to yours...actually, the link is to the questioning post from Sean, my answer follows. https://www.masterblasterhome.com/showthread.php?13738-Rigging-out-a-root-sprung-leaner&p=405554&viewfull=1#post405554

I surely don't know all there is to know about contracting with the FS, or the feds in general, but if y'all have a question I'd be happy to offer any insights I might have.

All federal contracts are published on-line at FBO.gov has moved - https://www.fbo.gov. It's a HUGE list, obviously, but the search functions works pretty well. That would be the place to start in finding contracts you might wish to bid. As you might imagine, there are lots of opportunities...

Do you mean as a contractor, Brendon?

I do my best to try to get those and other "narrow scope" instructors and climbers to expand their skills beyond the basic requirements of the work they do. So I offer exposure to all manner of climbing techniques. Actually, that's why a Region will spend a couple thousand dollars to bring me...

The main issue is worry by biologists that the damage inflicted by spurs might cause mortality in the longleaf or slash pines they've invested so much money into with the cavity insert activity. No way, imo...the RCW hammer the snot out of those trees and they pitch out wounds with no trouble...

Say Butch...you still got connections in the tree biz...keep your ears open for the appearance of some gear hocked or offerred for sale. One of our guys had a cargo box lifted from the bed of his POV truck at the motel. 3 or 4 saddles, 8 lanyards, buncha biners, some rope, I don't know what...

Here's a few more pictures, just to share the scene. It was hot to me, but the locals said it was nice...only 90 or so, humidity in the mid 70's :whine:.

Another workshop facilitation job for me, this one in Louisiana last week. By coincidence, close by to the Masterblaster's stomping grounds, so we got together for a few beers and a chat one night after work. The main business occupying FS climbers in the piedmont zone of the southeastern...