HCG Lavaca Properties
The family has recently acquired a family-owned ranch comprised of ~1,600 acres in Lavaca County, Texas. The ranch will initially focus on hunting (deer, dove and duck) and livestock (cattle), and potentially equine at a later date. In addition to overseeing the recreational hunting and for-profit livestock efforts, the candidate would also be in charge of overseeing various improvements on the property such as roads, blinds/fences, and the construction of numerous structures (shooting range, carport, tanks, manufactured home pads, barn, etc.). The family is seeking a highly motivated full-time manager that can meet the following requirements:
Managers Duties:
- Manage every aspect of the property from a profit driven perspective. This includes wildlife, livestock, heavy equipment, construction and maintenance
- Start and manage a profitable cattle operation
- Manage all aspects of deer hunting:
- Survey and judge deer; maintain all kill records; complete all reporting to State; keep all feeders full; keep all blinds in good condition; perform occasional guided hunts; perform/coordinate game cleaning and processing
- Manage all aspects of dove and duck hunting:
- Manage the construction and ongoing maintenance of all habitat enhancement; maintain all duck blinds; scout birds during the week; perform some guided hunts and perform/coordinate game cleaning and processing
- Manage all aspects of predator control
- Manage vendors, temporary labor and other personnel as needed
- Keep all equipment and grounds well maintained
- Monitor construction of various property improvements
- Keep in touch with neighbors, local community, and law enforcement officials
- Generate monthly financial/operational reports
- Yearly vendor/employee and operation review
Requirements:
- Experience leading all business and operational aspects of a cattle operation
- Work directly with owner on major management decisions
- Knowledge and experience of white-tail deer management and hunting
- Knowledge and experience with waterfowl and dove management and hunting
- Knowledge and experience with the operation and maintenance of ranch equipment and vehicles
- Local relationships (in Hallettsville, Yoakum, Shiner, Victoria, Morales, etc.) is a plus
- Physically capable of meeting all ranch work needs
- Bachelor degree in a related field or extensive field experience
- Strong written communication skills (text, email)
- Good attitude and work ethic
- Basic computer Skills (Microsoft excel, word, email, etc)
- Resume and numerous references
- Valid driver license
- United States citizen
Salary: Competitive salary, annual bonus, benefits; livestock profit sharing to be discussed, 2-bedroom manufactured home and work truck
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