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Thorpe Land Services
Stewardship & Systems Design · Est. 2025
TLS-20260330-58EB70
March 30, 2026

Your 5-Year Wildlife Management Plan for Enchanted Rock State Natural Area Area Sample is enclosed.

This plan covers 4757 acres in Gillespie County, Texas, located within the Edwards Plateau (Eastern) ecoregion as designated by 34 TAC §9.2002. The plan period runs 2026 through 2030.

County
Gillespie County, Texas
Acreage
4757 ac
Ecoregion
Edwards Plateau (Eastern)
Plan Period
2026 through 2030
Pillars
6 of 7 active

Target species include White-Tailed Deer, Black-Capped Vireo, and 1 federally listed species including Golden-Cheeked Warbler. 12 species were identified for the property, with management practices informed by TPWD State Wildlife Action Plan conservation priorities and tailored to the habitat requirements of the Edwards Plateau (Eastern) ecoregion.

Six qualifying wildlife management practices have been selected per Tex. Tax Code §23.51(7)(A): Habitat Control, Census Counts, Supplemental Food, Predator Control, Erosion Control, and Supplemental Shelter. Intensity levels have been validated against TPWD Comprehensive Wildlife Management Planning Guidelines for this ecoregion. PLAN READY

Filing Deadline: April 30. The enclosed pre-filled PWD-885 form is ready for submission to the Gillespie County Appraisal District. Late applications may result in loss of the agricultural valuation and a five-year rollback penalty under Tax Code Chapter 23, Subchapter D.
1.
5-Year Wildlife Management Plan
PDF · 1.9 MB · 47 pages
Complete plan with ecoregion analysis, pillar schedules, intensity validation, species inventory, and map exhibits.
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2.
Interactive Property Map
HTML · 4.2 MB
Property boundary, satellite imagery, and spatial layers. Toggle views and zoom to parcel level.
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3.
WMP Companion Guide
PDF · 0.2 MB · 10 pages
Plain-language walkthrough explaining each pillar, filing requirements, and what your appraiser expects.
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4.
Pre-filled PWD-885 (Reference Copy)
PDF · Pre-populated with your property data
Our pre-filled version of the PWD-885 for reference. Use as a guide when completing the official form below.
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5.
PWD-885 Official TPWD Form (Blank)
PDF · 10 pages · Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Official PWD 885-W7000 Wildlife Management Plan form from TPWD. Submit to your County Chief Appraiser with Comptroller Form 50-129.
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PWD-888 Official TPWD Form (Blank)
PDF · 9 pages · Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Official PWD 888-W7000 Annual Report form. Submit annually to maintain your wildlife management valuation.
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7.
Wildlife Management Plan (Word)
DOCX · Editable Word document
Editable Word version of the Wildlife Management Plan. Use for personal record-keeping or if your appraiser requests a Word copy.
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8.
Cost Estimate Workbook (Excel)
XLSX · Editable Excel spreadsheet
Detailed cost estimates for implementing each wildlife management practice. Adjust quantities and review projected expenses.
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9.
Species Intelligence Report
PDF · County-level species analysis
Detailed analysis of species presence, habitat suitability, and conservation priorities for your county. Supports plan justification and TPWD coordination.
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Please review all documents carefully and contact us with any questions before filing.

Daniel Thorpe
Thorpe Land Services
[email protected]
Property and Habitat Overview
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This report is prepared solely for the named client and authorized agents. No third party may rely on its findings without prior written consent. This report does not constitute legal advice, a land survey, or title insurance. Spatial analyses use publicly available GIS datasets; boundary depictions are approximate. Data sources are believed reliable but not warranted for accuracy or completeness. All findings should be independently verified by qualified professionals.

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