Thermal Drone Surveys for 1-d-1 Wildlife Exemption | North Texas
Get accurate thermal drone wildlife surveys to support your Texas 1-d-1 wildlife management valuation. We deliver reliable population data — including total counts, buck-to-doe ratios, fawn estimates, and mapped locations — that helps you document practices for your Wildlife Management Plan and annual compliance submissions.
Whether you’re converting to wildlife management use or maintaining your current 1-d-1 open-space valuation, our thermal drone surveys give you the precise, defensible information needed to support your application with the County Central Appraisal District.
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Why North Texas Landowners Use Thermal Drone Surveys for 1-d-1
The 1-d-1 wildlife management valuation allows qualifying land to be appraised based on its productive value for wildlife rather than market value, which can result in significant property tax savings. To qualify or stay compliant, landowners must submit a Wildlife Management Plan (TPWD Form PWD-885) and document active practices — including reliable wildlife census data.
Traditional spotlight counts often miss deer in thick brush and cedar. Helicopter surveys can be costly and disturbing. Our thermal drone surveys are flown at night when wildlife is most active. The thermal cameras detect heat signatures through heavy cover, giving you more complete and accurate counts with minimal disturbance to your property.
What’s Included in Your Thermal Wildlife Survey
Every survey includes a detailed report with:
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Total wildlife population estimates
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Buck-to-doe ratios and fawn crop data
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Mapped locations of observed animals
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Thermal video footage and heat maps
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Professional report with methodology suitable for County Appraisal District review
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Documentation to support your Wildlife Management Plan (PWD-885) and annual compliance
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:
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Are converting to or maintaining 1-d-1 wildlife management valuation
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Need accurate census data to support their Wildlife Management Plan and TPWD compliance
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Manage land with dense brush, cedar, or difficult terrain where traditional counts fall short
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Want better documentation than spotlight counts or trail cameras
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Are also enrolled in (or considering) the MLDP Conservation Option
Why Choose Old Goat Aerial Services
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Higher detection rates using thermal imaging and night flights
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Less stress on wildlife compared to helicopter surveys
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Clear, professional reports with methodology accepted by appraisal districts
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Fast turnaround with usable data for your 1-d-1 documentation
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Veteran-owned company serving North Texas ranches
Get Better Data for Your Texas 1-d-1 Application
Accurate thermal drone surveys give you stronger documentation to support your 1-d-1 wildlife management valuation and overall property goals.
Request a Quote — Tell us about your property and goals. We’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
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Veteran Owned • FAA Part 107 Certified • TPWD Permitted • Serving North Texas
