I have been hunting a farm in east Texas for the past 2 years (for free)and they asked me if I would take up wildlife managemet on the property (500 ac) low fenced. Of course I accepted the challange. However, I do not think they are going to give me full range of mgmt. Mostly in the area of deer harvesting to bring the ratio down. The old man isold school, and does not think you should shoot does.

I am familiar with some aspects of mgmt. but would like to know if there are any publications that could assist me in this venture or if anyone has some imput, specifically on what is considered a cull buck. The property is overrun with spikes, 4pt and some without brow tines.

This would be a part time operation, as I have a full time job that pays the bills.

They are interested inimproving the quality of what they have and not so much of growing monster deer. I know there needs to be at least 2 food plots on the property and protien and heard reduction and some serious culling.

Any advise or direction would be great.