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Wildlife Management Planning (1-d-1 Property Tax Valuation)
Wildlife Management Planning (1-d-1 Property Tax Valuation)
Converting your property to a 1-d-1 Wildlife Tax Valuation is the single most effective way to lower your property taxes while actively improving your land for native Texas wildlife.
We provide the expert-led, scientific plans you need to navigate the process, ensure compliance, and genuinely improve your land's habitat.
5-Year Wildlife Management Plan (Transition From Ag Tax Valuation)
5-Year Wildlife Management Plan (Transition From Ag Tax Valuation)
Starting at $650
To qualify for a 1-d-1 Wildlife Valuation, Texas law requires that your land must have already been qualified for a 1-d Agricultural (Ag) valuation (such as livestock, timber, or bees) for at least five of the preceding seven years.
Our primary service is helping landowners make this seamless, cost-effective, and ecologically beneficial transition. We handle all the details to get you from Ag to Wildlife.
Our Wildlife Management Plan service includes:
Our Wildlife Management Plan service includes:
A Personal On-Site Consultation: We walk your land with you to understand your property's unique ecology and your personal goals.
A Comprehensive 5-Year Plan: We deliver a detailed, 5-year wildlife management plan tailored to your property and compliant with Texas Parks & Wildlife (TPWD) guidelines and all county appraisal district requirements.
Actionable Activity Recommendations: We provide clear, practical guidance on which of the seven wildlife management activities are best suited for your land.
Filing Guidance: We provide all the documentation and guidance you need to confidently file your plan with your county appraisal district.
(Note: The Annual Report is an ongoing, separate service required each year to maintain your valuation and is not included in the one-time 5-Year Plan fee.)
Not Currently in Ag Valuation (Property Tax Decrease)?
Not Currently in Ag Valuation (Property Tax Decrease)?
If your land is not already in an Agricultural appraisal (i.e., your land is at market value), you have two primary paths to achieving significant property tax savings. We can help you with both.
Path 1: The Traditional Ag Valuation:
Path 1: The Traditional Ag Valuation:
This path involves qualifying your land for a traditional 1-d (Ag) valuation for five years, after which you can transition to Wildlife. We can help you develop the necessary scientific plans to get started.
Learn About Our Grazing Management Plans ~>
This is a powerful, specialized option that may allow you to bypass the 5-year Ag requirement. By facilitating a partnership with university researchers to host research on your property, you may be able to transition directly to a 1-d-1 valuation.
Learn About Our Ecological Laboratory Service ~>
Annual Reports & Compliance (Ongoing Service)
Annual Reports & Compliance (Ongoing Service)
Starting at $450 per year
Already have your wildlife valuation? This is the ongoing, yearly service you need to stay in compliance. We will prepare and file your Annual Report for the county appraisal district, ensuring your activities are properly documented to protect your tax status.
Looking for Wildlife Surveys or Habitat Implementation?
Looking for Wildlife Surveys or Habitat Implementation?
While this page focuses on the planning and tax valuation aspects of wildlife management, we also offer hands-on services to help you execute your goals.
Wildlife Surveys & Inventories: Do you need to know exactly what species are on your land? We offer comprehensive deer herd analysis, camera surveys, bird counts, and full flora/fauna checklists that provide the hard data you need to manage your populations.
Explore our Wildlife Survey/Inventory Services ~>
Habitat Management & Restoration: Need help implementing the activities in your plan? We offer brush management, prescribed burning, and native reseeding services to actively improve your habitat.
View our Land Management Services ~>
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