Keep Your Property Taxes Low with Wildlife Management
Claim Your Wildlife Management Tax Exemption
Why We’re the Leading Wildlife Management Company in Texas:
- Trusted Team of Wildlife Biologists & Registered Property Tax Consultants
- We Write More Plans & Agreements than Any TX Company
- Our Founders Helped Pass the Wildlife Tax Exemption Legislation
- 25+ Years of Experience that is Second to None
Wildlife Exemptions: Save Taxes, Protect Land, Enhance Wildlife
A wildlife exemption allows Texas landowners to maintain low property taxes by managing land for native wildlife instead of traditional agriculture. Through Proposition 11 (1995), landowners can preserve open spaces, improve habitats, and save on taxes.
Comprehensive Wildlife Consulting & Reporting Services to Ensure Your Compliance
Wildlife Compliance Services
Our technicians will fulfill some or all of the wildlife management activities required each year to maintain full compliance with your wildlife management plan & tax valuation status
Plateau Wildlife Management Plans
Customized 5-Year Plans that exceed the standards of all appraisal districts. Our plans include an on-site assessment, three custom maps of your property, professional representation, and more!
Wildlife Consulting
A Plateau biologist will conduct a site visit to assess your current wildlife management activities and help ensure compliance for a future Central Appraisal District (CAD) site inspection or annual report request.
Plateau Annual Reporting
CADs are increasingly relying on annual reports, so let our expert biologists guide you through gathering the right documentation. Our team completes 800+ Annual Reports in 80+ counties every year!
How Do I Qualify for a Wildlife Exemption?
- Your Land Must be Qualified for Agricultural Use (1-D-1) in Order to Convert it to Wildlife Management Use
- A Wildlife Management Plan & Application Needs to be Written and Submitted to the County Appraisal District before May 1st
- Landowners Must Conduct at Least 3 Wildlife Management Practices Each Year (We Recommend at Least 5)
Find Out if Your Property Qualifies for a Wildlife Exemption
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Plateau’s Core Service Areas
The #1 Choice for Wildlife Management Across Texas
Plateau Wildlife Management Plans
Customized 5-Year Plans that exceed the standards of all appraisal districts. Our plans include an on-site assessment, three custom maps of your property, professional representation, and more!
Site Monitoring Visits, Platform Feed Refills, Quail Surveys, Deer Remote Camera Surveys & Many More!
Wildlife Management Compliance Services
Consulting Site Visit, Annual Reporting, Habitat Assessment & More!
Wildlife Management Activities Consulting & Review
Our Team, which includes 10(a)-Permitted Biologists, Provides Professional and Technical Guidance Through On-site Consultations, Habitat Evaluations & Monitoring, Presence/Absence Surveys, & More.
Endangered Species Services
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Comprehensive Wildlife Consulting & Reporting Services to Ensure Your Compliance
Ready to Start Saving?
Contact Plateau today to learn how a wildlife exemption can benefit your land and reduce your property taxes. Our expert team is here to guide you every step of the way.
*There is no minimum acreage requirement to qualify unless your property acreage has decreased in size since last January 1st
“Great group of professionals dedicated to providing the client superior expertise and services. Knowledge is power and these guys have it.” - Kurt
“We started our wildlife management plan with Plateau Lane & Wildlife Management in 2008. Lynn did an excellent job getting it started and was also helpful in getting us to the point we could do it ourselves. I would highly recommend this company.” - Tina
“The entire process could not have gone any smoother.” - Troy
See Why We Are the #1 Choice of Texas Landowners
In 25+ Years, Plateau Has Worked With:
How It Benefits Your Land and Texas
Wildlife exemptions help maintain clean water, air, and beautiful landscapes, benefiting the environment and enhancing property value. Over seven million acres in Texas are managed for wildlife, contributing to the preservation of open spaces and the state’s natural heritage.
Who Benefits?
- Landowners transitioning from agriculture
- Ranchers needing flexibility with stocking rates
- New rural landowners seeking a simpler, more enjoyable lifestyle
- Anyone looking to preserve land for future generations
Landowners
7,090
Counties
154
Acres
1,412,080
& Many More!
& More!