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02 Mar 2020

Seasons – March 2020

From the Plateau Land & Wildlife Management Team Property tax season is upon us! With the April 30th deadline approaching fast, now is the time to either make the switch to Wildlife Management or be compiling documentation of your activities. In this issue of Seasons, you'll find articles about real estate considerations for properties with Wildlife Management valuation, an introduction to the Texas Ecolab Program, a deeper look at the economic incentives of Open Space valuations,...

03 Feb 2020

Seasons – February 2020

Avalon Powell

Seasons

From the Plateau Land & Wildlife Management Team Many have heard the saying, "Good fences make good neighbors", but have you ever considered how proper fencing can contribute to a good wildlife habitat? In this issue of Seasons, you'll find articles on fencing laws in Texas, fencing strategies for managing deer populations, suggested wildlife management activities for the month of February, a featured listing from our sister real estate company, and more. Because an investment in your...

03 Jan 2020

Seasons – January 2020

Plateau Wildlife

Seasons

From the Plateau Land & Wildlife Management Team With a new year upon us, many of us are taking time to reflect on the past year by evaluating our successes and challenges, and planning for the year ahead. Here at Plateau, we encourage you to think about your land and wildlife management journey as we come in to the new year. Please share with us your challenges and successes of 2019, via email or on one...

23 Sep 2019

Seasons – Fall 2019

Plateau Wildlife

Seasons

From the Plateau Land & Wildlife Management Team Another beautiful Texas fall is upon us. It may feel like we are in the middle of summer still, but cooler weather is just around the corner. Have faith, it’s coming! And with it, deer and quail season, crisp fall weather, changing leaves, and yes, even the holiday season. It's an exciting time of the year and a great time to think about your wildlife and your wildlife...

27 Aug 2019

Why do I need to re-file my wildlife management plan?

Plateau Wildlife

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Why do I need to re-file my wildlife management plan? This is a question we get all the time at Plateau. As a reminder, a wildlife management plan includes detailed information about your property and suggested ideas for future wildlife management activities. It is something for you to follow and review over the next five years, as well as inform the Central Appraisal District (CAD) of what you will be doing to comply with wildlife management requirements. A...

08 Aug 2019

10 Reasons to get a Plateau Wildlife Management Annual Report

Plateau Wildlife

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Here are the top reasons to get a Wildlife Management Annual Report from Plateau: It’s in the numbers – Plateau completes 800+ annual reports in 80+ Texas counties every year. We have a great reputation – Plateau has worked with CADs and provided these reports for 20+ years. Annual report history – CADs can ask for annual reports up to five years back so it's best to do one every year. Plateau keeps all reports...

30 Jul 2019

PART FOUR: Wildlife Management Service Agreements

Kameron Bain

Blog

Plateau Service Agreements: Lighten Your Load In previous posts, we discussed what wildlife management service agreements are and two of the three most popular agreement options landowners typically fit into – the Hands-Free (full compliance) and Work Share (split work) options. The final and simplest service agreement option, the lighten your load landowner, is often overlooked because of its minimal services but is a great option for landowners who live on their property or visit it often. The...

08 Jul 2019

Wildlife Management for Small-Acreage Properties

David Riley

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As seen in Texas Wildlife Association Magazine, June 2019 Small-acreage wildlife management is becoming more common every day, especially with the rapidly growing nature of the Texas population, which is expected to reach 45 million by the year 2050. As more and more people move to this great state, the negative impacts of habitat fragmentation become a harrowing reality. From major housing developments to ranchette-style properties, Texas lands are being steadily carved up, resulting in a loss...

21 Jun 2019

Seasons – Summer 2019

Plateau Wildlife

Seasons

From the Plateau Land & Wildlife Management Team The first half of the year seems to have flown by and another hot, Texas summer is upon us. Although this spring has been wetter than usual, we all know the dry season is right around the corner. The rain has been kind this spring, allowing the flora and fauna to thrive. As we prepare ourselves for the heat, we must also remember how summer can affect our...

03 Jun 2019

PART THREE: Wildlife Management Service Agreements

Kameron Bain

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Plateau Service Agreements: Work Share (See parts one here & two here) While the Plateau “hands-free” service agreement is our most well-known service agreement option, we know it doesn’t fit the needs of every landowner, which is why we offer additional options including the “work share” service agreement. The “work share” landowner splits work & activities between Plateau and themselves. Landowners perform the activities they enjoy or want to complete to reduce costs, while Plateau handles specialized or...