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Deer Herd Survey & Analysis

Get a real count of deer on your property—fast, low-disturbance flights with clear results you can use.

✅ Fully insured

✅ FAA Part 107 certified

✅ Locally owned in NW Missouri

Thermal drone view of multiple deer used to count herd numbers during a property survey

When herd surveys work best
Most properties get the cleanest results during cold weather and low wind—typically late season through early spring. Evening/night flights often improve visibility and keep disturbance low.
If you’re planning food plots, habitat work, or next year’s strategy, this is the ideal “management season” move.

What you get

What you’ll learn from a survey:

  • Total deer observed (count)

  • Buck-to-doe ratio (based on what’s visible)

  • Bedding + feeding areas (current patterns & hotspots)

  • Group size + distribution across the property

Best time to do it

How it works

  1. Quick prep — acreage, boundaries, cover types, and your goals

  2. Route plan — grid/loops based on terrain, access, and cover

  3. Fly + count — consistent method to count deer observed and note groups

  4. Results recap — totals, notes, and recommended next steps

What I need from you

Before we fly:

  • Property boundary / pin (OnX screenshot works great)

  • Approx acreage + main cover types (cedar, CRP, timber, crops)

  • Your goal: count only or management insights

  • Preferred timing: evening/night or morning

  • This is perfect—just add bold on the key choices.

Get a clearer picture of what’s on your property right now. I fly low-disturbance survey routes to count deer observed and identify where groups are spending time—so you can make better decisions for next season.

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