Texas Wildlife Exemptions
Wildlife Management Plans
A Wildlife Management Plan is required to apply for a 1-d-1 Wildlife Management Use Appraisal (wildlife exemption).
Wildlife Management Services
Completing a minimum 3 out of 7 wildlife management practices annually is required to keep the 1-d-1 Wildlife Management Use Appraisal.
Application Filing Services
All Wildlife Management Plans prepared by Hill Country Land and Wildlife include Appraisal District Filing of the 1-d-1 Application and WMP.
Guiding Landowners through the Wildlife Exemption Process
Texas Landowner’s have the option to manage land for wildlife conservation while maintaining the property tax benefit of a 1-d-1 open space agricultural use appraisal (ag exemption). The problem is, the application process for transitioning land to wildlife management use appraisal (commonly referred to as a wildlife exemption) can be confusing. For landowners considering the Wildlife Exemption, Hill Country Land and Wildlife offers turnkey application packages and wildlife management services to keep properties in compliance with State standards.
The first step towards managing property under a wildlife exemption is to verify the property is eligible. A great overview of the eligibility criteria and general guidelines can be found on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Private Lands website. A simple call to the central appraisal district or an online search can give valuable information on a properties valuation history.
Successfully managing property under a wildlife exemption starts with a comprehensive wildlife management plan. In fact, a wildlife management plan is required to be submitted along with the 1-d-1 Open Space Appraisal Application to each central appraisal district the property is located in. At Hill Country Land and Wildlife, our plans expand upon the minimum required information to include an in-depth review of a properties wildlife management potential based on:
- Current land conditions;
- Soil Maps and historic plant communities; and
- Goals for landownership
Managing land under a wildlife exemption is not one-size-fits-all. Each property is unique in its current plant community, topography, and management history. Prior to starting a plan, we walk the property with the landowner to understand the vision for the property. Then, a wildlife management plan is crafted that satisfies the central appraisal district requirement and provides the information to implement the selected practices. For landowners looking for a turnkey approach, we offer a host of wildlife management services to make compliance with the appraisal district easy.
How to Get Started
At Hill Country Land and Wildlife, we look forward to learning about your wildlife management goals. We are here to help landowners successfully manage properties for wildlife while satisfying central appraisal district requirements. All of our customized wildlife management plans include filing of the plan and 1-d-1 application with the appropriate central appraisal district. For a free consultation, just give us a call or click the contact now button.
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