McCrea Outdoors works closely with the Texas Parks and Wildlife department in managing the deer herds on our ranches maintaining a buck to doe ratio of 1 to 1.5. We also keep the herd within the carrying capacity of the land that they live on. In our area of the state that is about one deer per 12-15 acres. That means there are a lot of deer and more importantly, a lot of bucks to choose from on any given Texas whitetail hunt.

McCrea Outdoors conducts helicopter surveys every year to determine the number of animals that need to be harvested to keep the herd healthy. Year in and year out we have been able to maintain a high percentage of mature deer in our buck population which stays in the 35-40% mature range.

We strive to kill only mature bucks after they have reached 5.5 years old or older. This allows them to reach their full antler growth potential and to live out a normal life span.

What does all the above information mean to hunters who come to, or who are thinking about coming to hunt with McCrea Outdoors? It means that they will have a wonderful time and see a lot of well-managed whitetail deer and enjoy seeing more bucks than doe on most hunts. It also means that they will have a 100% opportunity rate while hunting with McCrea Outdoors or they get a same season return hunt for free. Trust McCrea Outdoors for a successful Texas whitetail hunt.