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Location
Armstrong, TX
Job Type
Full Time or Seasonal
Salary
DOE
Posted
August 12, 2021
Housing Offered
Yes
Experience
0-2 yrs
Assist with the preparations and implementation of land management techniques, summer projects, ranch/facilities maintenance and hunting season. The ranch hand/seasonal employee will be responsible for ensuring successful operations on the ranch.
Land Management:
- Operate and maintain heavy equipment to manipulate habitat
- Disking, backhoe, dozer, shredding, and grading
- Perform individual plant treatment (IPT) to control invasive species
- Spray foliar or basal mix on mesquite during the summer
- Implement prescribed burns
- Water management – Dove tanks, solar-powered wells, etc.
- Utilize Geographic Information System (GIS) to map and monitor habitat management
- Perform surveys and maintain records to monitor rainfall and populations of wildlife
- Propose ideas to improve habitat for local wildlife
Ranch & Facilities Management:
- Chainsaw roadways
- Cut Firewood
- Upkeep of vehicles and equipment
- Repair busted water lines
- Building upkeep
- Fill and maintain feeders
- Operate feed truck on a weekly basis
- Maintain records pertaining to the upkeep of facilities and equipment
- Vehicle maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Inventory and stock items needed for the shop during the year
- Shop equipment and materials
- Coordinate and direct contractors
Hunting Season:
- Guide guests for upland game birds, waterfowl, turkey, feral hog, white-tail deer, and nilgai
- Collect data from harvest information
- Interact with guest in a professional manner
- Maintain vehicles, equipment and facilities to professional appearance
- Operate trail cams and monitor harvestable game
- Process harvested game
- Scout wild game prior to season and hunt
Other:
- Wildlife related degree preferred but not required
- Must have excellent people skills
- Ability to adapt and learn in a variety of situations
- Experience with hand tools, power tools, and other ranch equipment
- Knowledge of wildlife and hunting practices
- Fortitude to work in extreme conditions
To apply, forward bio & resume to our email address.
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