Wildlife Management Plans to Achieve Your Goals
We work with Texas landowners to keep property taxes low while achieving your unique land management goals—whether that's supporting native biodiversity, improving hunting, restoring habitat, or simply enjoying diverse wildlife. Your goals drive the plan.
What We Do
Wild America Services partners with Texas landowners to enhance their property's wildlife and ecological value while keeping property taxes low. Beyond tax valuation services, we help landowners manage for native biodiversity and quality hunting, restore habitat, and better understand their property's unique ecosystems. Whether you're a conservation-minded steward, a serious hunter, or primarily looking to maximize your tax savings—we're here to help you achieve your goals.
How it works:
Wildlife Management Valuation functions as a specialized form of agricultural appraisal. To qualify, landowners must have an existing agricultural appraisal in place. Once we create and submit your wildlife management plan for approval, at least three of seven state-approved activities must be implemented annually to maintain your lower tax status.
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The seven approved wildlife management practices are:
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Habitat control
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Erosion control
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Predator management
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Providing supplemental water
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Providing supplemental food
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Providing supplemental shelter
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Conducting census counts
Annual compliance: Each year, at least 3 of these activities must be implemented and an annual report must be filed with your County Appraisal District. We handle all reporting and documentation to ensure you stay compliant.
What is Wildlife Management Tax Valuation
Wildlife management tax valuation is an alternative way to maintain your agricultural property tax exemption in Texas. If you currently have an ag exemption, you can switch to wildlife management and keep the same low tax rate—without the livestock, hay production, or agricultural equipment.
Why landowners make the switch:
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Keep the same low tax rate - Your property taxes stay low, just like with ag exemption
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No livestock required - No cattle, horses, or animal care
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No hay production - No cutting, baling, or selling hay
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More flexibility - Use your land for recreation, conservation, or simply enjoying nature
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Less expensive - Often costs less than maintaining ag operations
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Support wildlife - Manage for game species, birds, and other native species you actually want
Do I Qualify?
To qualify for wildlife management tax valuation in Texas, you need:
Existing agricultural exemption - Your property must currently have an ag or timber exemption
Wildlife potential - Your land must be able to support native Texas wildlife
Primary use commitment - Wildlife management becomes your primary land use
Annual activities - You'll implement at least 3 of 7 approved practices each year
That's it. No minimum acreage requirement (for most properties), no waiting period. If you have an ag exemption now, you can switch to wildlife management.
Not sure? We'll review your property for free and let you know if you qualify.
WHY CHOOSE WILD AMERICA SERVICES?
PhD Expertise
Your plan is developed by a professional wildlife biologist with real field knowledge, not just someone filling out forms.
Professional GIS Mapping
Every plan includes custom property and habitat maps created with advanced geospatial technology. With 10+ years of GIS experience, your maps are accurate, professional, and tailored to your property.
Landowner-Focused Approach
We listen first, then create solutions built around what you want to achieve. No cookie-cutter templates. Every plan is customized to your property and priorities.
Conservation-Minded Solutions
We believe wildlife management should benefit both landowners and native species. Whether your priority is tax savings, quality hunting, or ecosystem restoration, we help you achieve your goals while supporting healthy wildlife populations.
Comprehensive Support
We handle everything: site assessment, plan development, professional mapping, CAD submission, implementation guidance, and annual compliance reporting. One point of contact for all your wildlife management needs.
Approval Guarantee
If we don't successfully get your plan approved by your County Appraisal District, you get your money back. We only succeed when you succeed.
How It Works
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Discovery Call
We discuss your land, personal conservation goals, and property tax objectives to determine the best path forward.
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Property Assessment
Our wildlife biology experts evaluate your property's ecological potential and current habitat conditions.
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Plan Development
We create a custom, science-based management plan tailored to your land's unique requirements and your goals.
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Submission
Our team handles the complex paperwork and filing process with the local appraisal district to ensure compliance.
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Implementation
You begin managing your land according to the new plan, with our guidance on best practices for habitat enrichment.
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Ongoing Support
We provide annual reviews, plan updates, and technical assistance to keep your valuation secure year after year.