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By collecting and analyzing the data from helicopter surveys, trail cameras, hunter observation, and harvest, Tecomate Wildlife Biologists can accurately asses deer herd dynamics including the sex ratio, population density, recruitment rate, and age structure.
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Tecomate Wildlife Biologists can help you set the criteria for harvest restrictions and needs in your program. These criteria can relate to the harvest of mature trophy deer, immature bucks, management bucks, and does.
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The number of adult does (1.5 years and older) relative to the number of adult bucks (1.5 years and older) in a herd. We strive to balance this ratio at 1:1 which can be an arduous task for many deer managers given harvest limits and resources.
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Total number of deer on a property or in a region, expressed as 1 deer/number of acres. The Tecomate Ranch holds 1 deer/3-4 A which is relatively a very high density; however, our deer outweigh and outscore deer in neighboring herds by 20% or better – There is truth to the magic food plots!
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The number of fawns that survive their first summer and early fall. Healthy does are better mothers and can more successfully rear their young, increasing the survival rates of fawns in a herd and allowing them to be recruited into the herd as juveniles their first fall. Recruitment Rate is a great indicator of herd health, predator loads, and adequate or inadequate fawn cover. Predation is the number one cause of fawn mortality.
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The number of juvenile (1.5), adult (2.5 – 3.5), mature (4.5 – 6.5), and over-mature deer (7.5 +) of both sexes in the herd -- an important factor to monitor in managing a buck herd to determine if enough young bucks are available to replace the mature bucks being harvested.
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A method of counting deer on a property from the air. Helicopter surveys usually render a 60% - 70% count of the total population. The brush country of Texas is one of only a few places that this method is effective.
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There are numerous infrared/motion activated cameras available on the market that can be used to capture images of deer in the wild. Trail cameras, like one of our favorites the “Stealth Cam”, can be distributed throughout a property, placed over an attractant, and run in the autumn for several weeks at a time. From the images obtained, an owner estimate sex ratio, fawn recruitment rates, and age structure.
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Hunters can record data from what they observe from the stand, and this data can be analyzed and used to estimate population dynamics.
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Several forms of data should be gathered from harvested deer before they are processed, including dressed weight, age (pull a jawbone), lactation, presence of a fetus, fetal age, parasite loads, and general health – Evolution of the Skinning Shed Article
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Agricultural plantings for wildlife forage and/or cover and food plot management are the driving forces behind Tecomate’s approach to nutritional management for growing phenomenal trophy bucks.
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Tecomate Wildlife Biologists have developed additional expertise in the use of forest and agricultural herbicide to fight food plot weeds and invasive and exotic undesirable plants, trees, and shrubs in woodland and pasture habitats.
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Prescribed burning to improve native habitat and/or the use of heavy machinery to selectively remove undesirable plant and tree species or create wildlife openings or food plots is an ideal way to maximize habitat space for any management program.
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Planting soft and hard mast bearing trees to produce forage, adding to available forage and/or creating bedding and escape cover can greatly improve habitat richness and diversity.
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Timber harvest and silvicultural practices in line with wildlife management needs can add a significant economic advantage to your management program, and our Biologists can help by showing you how to best meet both needs.
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Beyond big game and bird management, Tecomate Wildlife Biolgists are industry leaders in pond, lake, and stream management and design.
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On-site evaluation by a Tecomate Wildlife Biologist who will generate a detailed report indicating a property’s true wildlife, natural resource, and recreational aspects. Reports can be invaluable tools to brokers, buyers, sellers, or developers. Reports include video, photos, and GPS/GIS aerial imagery maps to define recreational and management potential , along with a brief over-view of management directions that can be taken to maximize that potential.
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Tecomate Wildlife Biologists are experts with custom ortho imagery mapping using the latest technology in GIS and mapping software. These images can include aerial photographs, topographical maps, and soil maps. Land features can be identified and digitized, and acreage and linear distances can be determined with the click of few buttons. Tecomate offers training in the use of web-based aerial photography software for “do-it-yourself” land managers.
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Having more stands to choose from that are properly placed to hunt food plots, staging areas, and rutting areas in several different wind directions can greatly increase harvest and observation.
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Some properties are large enough to divide into yearly hunting zones, allowing portions of the tract to rest for one year and hunted the next year, improving observation and harvest in a new zone each year.
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Unmanaged hunting pressure can lead to greatly reduced deer harvest and observation. Tecomate Wildlife Biologists will show you how to maximize your hunting and stand opportunities by using different types of stands, exploiting dense areas by installing shooting lanes, identifying areas that are untapped for hunting, and implementing other strategies.
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In conjunction with Tecomate’s network of real estate development professionals, Tecomate Wildlife Biologists will assist you in integrating sound wildlife management practices while accentuating the overall beauty and appeal of your land.
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Tecomate Wildlife Biologists have extensive experience assisting landowners in properly managing Endangered Species and capitalizing on federal and state incentive and stewardship programs.
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Let Tecomate’s network of design professionals and Tecomate Wildlife Biologists help you design and use non-consumptive shooting sports facilities, including sporting clays, five-stand, skeet, wobble trap, live hunting simulation, and more.
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Tecomate network of conservation professionals can assist landowners in protecting natural resources for future generations while working to obtain tax relief.
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Millions of dollars are available each year to landowners who choose to enter portions of their land in programs like WHIP, CRP, and WRP. Ask Tecomate how.
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Food plots are superior by far to supplemental feeding in producing trophy animals; however, feeding can be used as a tactic to offset major forage losses due to drought or other unforeseen events. Feeding can also be used to introduce a nutrition source in areas that cannot be planted in food plot forage. Learn from Tecomate Wildlife Biologists the right ways to use supplemental feeding in your management program.
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Mineral licks can provide deer with micro nutrients that may be missing in their diet due to poor soil conditions. Mineral supplements may be used in conjunction with a feeding program to be more effective in delivery.
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Become a Client of Tecomate Wildlife Consulting today!
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Rans Thomas, the Director of Tecomate Consulting and Head Wildlife Biologist doesn't spend his day in an office
somewhere... he stays on the road in over 10 different states personally working with clients and he is available to you as
well. Our elite team of Biologists employed by Tecomate Consulting is made up of some of the most knowledgeable experts in
wildlife management today. Beyond being industry leaders in wildlife and fisheries management, they are also extensively
trained in the Tecomate Wildlife System. This proprietary system is based on three decades of research in several states and
has been described by users as a system of management that goes way beyond today's industry standards. This is clearly
reflected in the iconic monster whitetails we grow and the list of corporate and high profile clients we work with. Our
knowledge and our system is at your finger tips. Have Tecomate become a part of your properties management with a visit
from one of our professionals.
Tecomate's consulting clients include rock-n-roll musicians, country music superstars, real estate developers/investors,
shipping companies, commercial hunting preserve owners, and commercial farmers. In 2006 and 2007, TWS consulted on-site
at client locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
Tennessee and Texas.
Just some of Tecomate's Consulting Clients:
Blalock Lakes Hunt Club: A hunting community development by Cousins Properties, INC. http://www.blalocklakes.com/lifestyle/blalockexperts.php
Briar Rose Plantation: A hunting plantation owned by the Ginn Development Co., LLC, (web site under construction),
Rolling Pine Plantation: A private hunting plantation owned by Howard and Cliff Sheppard of Howard Sheppard Inc. http://www.howardsheppard.com/howard-sheppard-georgia.aspx
Bradley Farms: Private land holding owed by the W.C. Bradley Co. http://www.wcbradley.com/index.asp
Fast Cars and Freedom Farms: Private hunting property owned by Gary LeVox of the chart topping country band Rascal Flatts www.rascalflatts.com
Thinkstream Technology http://www.thinkstream.com/company/exec_team.php
Employment with Tecomate Consulting
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