Ranch Manager needed at 2,400 acre Property in Ocklawaha, Florida

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LWF Ranch

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Location
Ocklawaha, FL
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
DOE with housing, 401k + standard benefits
Date Posted
September 24, 2022
Housing Offered
Yes
Experience
5-10 yrs

Located in Ocklawaha, FL, LWF South is an approximately 2,400-acre property that is primarily managed for wildlife recreational opportunity. We are looking for a ranch manager (or couple) to promote habitat quality, maintain a healthy wildlife population, and entertain family guests. LWF South has a white-tailed deer breeding program including artificial insemination and embryo implantation.

As the Ranch and Facilities Manager of this property, you will be responsible for the complete oversight of the ranch. The tasks include but are not limited to:

  • Keeping a detailed log of game species on the property
  • Coordinating white-tailed deer breeding program
  • Maintaining Harvest logs of animals harvested
  • Using tractors to maintain the fields, plant food plots and clear brush
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Planting spring and fall food plots
  • Managing the property for healthy populations of white-tailed deer, elk, fallow deer, axis deer, nialgi, and other related species
  • Setting proper property specific limits to ensure healthy density and demographic ratios of native and exotic species on the property
  • Keeping feeders full and operational year round
  • Fence monitoring and upkeep
  • Maintaining game cameras
  • Keeping tree stands clean and in good condition
  • Maintaining equipment in good working order
  • Working with any sub-contractors as necessary
  • Building and maintaining relationships with local vendors
  • Scouting, guiding, and processing of game animals
  • Maintaining and cleaning the facilities/grounds
  • Maintaining the privacy of both Ranch owners and guests
  • Predator management
  • Filing yearly herd reports with the state and working with state officials when necessary
  • Manage interns and other staff as needed

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Wildlife & Fisheries, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, or a similar field.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs minimum
  • Must be a self-starter and hard worker
  • Experience operating heavy equipment
  • Previous experience in wildlife management

TO APPLY:

Please forward CV and Cover Letter to our email address.

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