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Thermal Drone Deer Surveys for MLDP | North Texas

Get accurate thermal drone deer surveys for your North Texas property. We deliver reliable deer population data — including total counts, buck-to-doe ratios, and fawn crop estimates — that Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) accepts for **MLDP** reporting.

Whether you're enrolled in the MLDP Conservation Option or considering it, our thermal drone surveys give you the precise information needed to extend your hunting season, qualify for more tags, and make better wildlife and habitat management decisions.

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Why North Texas Landowners Use Thermal Drone Surveys for MLDP

The **Managed Lands Deer Program (MLDP)** Conservation Option requires accurate deer population data. TPWD biologists use this data to create customized harvest recommendations, which often results in more tags and longer seasons than standard regulations.

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Traditional spotlight counts frequently miss deer in thick brush and cedar. Helicopter surveys can be expensive and disturbing to wildlife. Our **thermal drone deer surveys** are flown at night when deer are most active. The thermal cameras detect heat signatures through heavy cover, giving you more complete and accurate counts with minimal disturbance to your herd.

Nate Bricker, owner of OG Aerial Services a thermal drone service
What’s Included in Your Thermal Wildlife Survey

Every survey includes a detailed report with:

 

  • Total deer population estimate

  • Buck-to-doe ratio

  • Fawn crop and recruitment data

  • Mapped locations of observed animals

  • Thermal video footage and heat maps

  • Professional report formatted for TPWD MLDP submission

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We can also document feral hogs and other wildlife that may be affecting your property.

Who This Service Is For

This service is ideal for North Texas landowners and hunters who:

 

  • Participate in (or want to join) the MLDP Conservation Option

  • Need accurate deer population data for TPWD reporting

  • Manage land with dense brush, cedar, or difficult terrain

  • Want better data than traditional spotlight or helicopter counts

  • Are focused on improving their deer herd and hunting opportunities

Why Choose Old Goat Aerial Services

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  • Higher detection rates using thermal imaging and night flights

  • Less stress on wildlife compared to helicopters

  • TPWD-accepted data when properly documented

  • Fast turnaround with clear, usable reports

  • Veteran-owned company serving North Texas ranches

Get Better Data for Your North Texas Property

Accurate thermal drone surveys can give you a real advantage in the MLDP program and in your overall wildlife management.

 

Request a Quote — Tell us about your property and goals. We’ll get back to you within 24 hours.

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Tell us about your land and what you’re looking to achieve. We’ll get back to you within 24 hours with a custom quote.

Veteran Owned • FAA Part 107 Certified • TPWD Permitted • Serving North Texas

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