Wildlife Management Plans for Wildlife Exemption
Setting the Foundation for Texas Wildlife Exemption Properties
Crafting a wildlife management plan that meets landowner goals and satisfies the appraisal district application requirements is a cornerstone for converting property to the Wildlife Exemption (1-d-1 Wildlife Management Use Appraisal). The problem is, the number of wildlife management practices available and how they fit together to form a comprehensive plan can seem overwhelming. That is why a systematic approach to managing a property becomes invaluable. Even the most basic wildlife management plan should ensure that:
- It satisfies the requirements for 1-d-1 Wildlife Management Use Appraisal
- The chosen activities fit the overall land management strategy, and
- Practices can be completed within the landowner’s resources
At Hill Country Land and Wildlife, our wildlife management plans are based around your land management goals. In fact, we will not complete a wildlife management plan for a property we have not visited. Why is this important?
- Every property is unique in its current plant community and land management history,
- Every property owner has a vision for their property, and
- Every landowner has limited resources to carry out chosen wildlife management activities
After we have learned the property management goals, a Biologist will outline wildlife management practices and activities that fit the criteria. At Hill Country Land and Wildlife, we understand that landowners have limited time and resources that can be dedicated to wildlife management. We take these factors into consideration to develop a plan that is truly customized for each property. In the end, the wildlife management plan should be achievable and designed to stay in compliance with the requirements of the wildlife management use appraisal.
Getting Started
All wildlife management plans prepared by Hill Country Land and Wildlife include:
- Onsite Property Visit with Landowners
- Completion of Required Wildlife Management Plan
- Detailed Summary of Property Visit and Landowner goals
- Site Map
- Soil Map
- Informational Resources for Selected Wildlife Management Activities
- Wildlife Activity Tracking Forms
- Filing 1-d-1 application and Wildlife Management Plan with appraisal district
