Is there money in breeding deer?

Is there money in breeding deer?

Yes, landowners in many states raise fenced-in deer as domestic livestock. The reasons for raising deer in large pens are primarily financial. Farmers sell everything from antlers, velvet, urine, and venison to controlled hunts and breeding stock. Bucks with trophy antlers can fetch prices in six figures.

How profitable is deer farming?

The best profits come from raising deer for hunting. Preserves pay from $800 to $40,000 for bucks 2 1/2 years and older. “About 90 percent that are sold, score 190 or less. A lot of growers try to raise the biggest deer,” McIntosh says.

How much is a deer worth?

At our local farmers market, basic pastured ground meat generally gets somewhere around $10 per pound. The better quality steaks fetch $15 per pound or higher. So a smaller deer would be worth $525 in meat (relative to your local farmer’s market meat prices). A bigger deer could be worth $1000!

How many times a year does a buck mate?

a buck is theoretically capable of breeding more, but often the biggest constraint is how many does in estrus he can find during a given season. in a closed deer pasture, one buck alone with 20 does managed to breed at least 17 of them, producing 21 fawns (Gerstell, 1936).

How much is deer pee worth?

Dominant buck pee can go for about $60.” Urine-industry statistics are murky because producers are lumped together under deer farming, which includes raising trophy deer and deer for venison.

How many acres do you need for a deer farm?

What this leads to is that on the average property, it will take around 25 acres of native woods or 5 acres of openings (re-growth) to support a single deer in good health. Food plots, on the other hand, produce as much as 5 tons of food per acre, thus supporting several deer per acre.

Can I sell deer meat?

In NSW, individuals seeking to hunt feral deer or other game animals for the purpose of selling the meat or carcass must first hold a commercial game hunting licence.

How much is a pound of deer meat worth?

The price of venison, on average, can range anywhere from $5 to $40+ per pound if purchased from a local butcher or game farm. Like any meat purchase, the cost will depend on the cut and butcher.

How many times can a buck mate in a day?

Mature bucks can be used daily for single matings over long periods without affecting their fertility. However, if they are used to service several does within a day or two, they should be allowed to rest for a few days before mating again.

How much can you make selling deer urine?

Deer urine farmer This work can earn you anywhere from around $93,000 a year on up to close to $304,000, according to DeerFarmer.com.

Why is deer urine so expensive?

The most expensive doe scents are made from urine taken from the does during their estrous cycle. Because does come into heat once a year, the estrous urine can only be obtained at that time, making it more valuable. A one-ounce bottle of estrous scent, or what I call “Eau de Doe” can cost about $13.

How much does it cost to start a deer farm?

The simple math is that 300 ft of fence is about $400-$500 a roll, posts are 15-20 each, water lines, electricity, feeders, shelter, meds, dart gun, equipment etc. You can easliy have $5000-$10000 just to get started, depending on how big your pens will be. Then add the cost of whatever kind of deer you buy.

How big of a deer farm do you have?

Another deer farm asked us to bottle feed some fawns for them, in return we were given 2 more doe fawns and 50 percent interest in a double Maxbo buck fawn. Two months ago we started fencing in another 4 acres.

What kind of facility do you need for deer?

Depending on the breeders’ budget and, most of all, their goals, the working facilities can be as simple as a cattle facility with 8’ fences or as complex as completely enclosed buildings designed specifically for deer. If the breeder only needs a facility to vaccinate and accredit their animals, a simple layout and cattle chute is often effective.

Is it worth it to buy a deer?

The number one thing to remember is deer are high risk, as is any livestock. Never spend the money EXPECTING to get it back. It takes a long time to recoup and you may never recoup a dime, All it takes is a dog or some curious neighbors that walk close them pen and spooks them and you can lose them all.

Is there money in breeding deer? Yes, landowners in many states raise fenced-in deer as domestic livestock. The reasons for raising deer in large pens are primarily financial. Farmers sell everything from antlers, velvet, urine, and venison to controlled hunts and breeding stock. Bucks with trophy antlers can fetch prices in six figures. How profitable…