Private Lands

Private Landowners Managing Natural Resources

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department provides technical assistance to persons desiring to include wildlife management considerations in present or future land use practices. This service is strictly advisory and is provided without charge to cooperating land managers.

The goal of the Private Lands and Habitat Program is to provide advice and information to land managers interested in managing natural resources on their property. We hope this site will answer your questions regarding the conservation and development of wildlife habitat and the proper management of the various wildlife populations which utilize that habitat, from producing quality whitetails to increasing songbird diversity. Through this effort, the Department hopes to slow or reverse the decline in quantity of the State's wildlife habitat and improve the quality of remaining habitat. Biologists of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department promote management practices which will maximize wildlife potential, prevent waste or depletion of the resource, provide aesthetic and economic benefits to the landowner, and offer increased opportunity for public use and enjoyment of renewable natural resources.

We have several programs providing extensive resources for private landowners interested in managing their land for wildlife and habitat. Please explore them all and utilize as many of these programs as you wish in order to attain your goals. If you would like help, you may consult with a wildlife biologist.

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