| Typical 12-Point Sheds These came from a buck that was likely only 3.5 years old! |
Since you are visiting our site, you are obviously interested
in improving the quality of hunting on your lease or land that
you own, looking for the best land management practice that will
maximize the return on investment (ROI) or just want to be a
good land steward. No matter what the reason, you are on the
right track to reach your goals.
in improving the quality of hunting on your lease or land that
you own, looking for the best land management practice that will
maximize the return on investment (ROI) or just want to be a
good land steward. No matter what the reason, you are on the
right track to reach your goals.
| Why Do You Need A Consultant? |
The reasons why you need a consultant are almost endless. The
main one is that we usually save or make you more money! Another
is that we help you make your land improvements in a lawful way.
The next is that we have years of training and experience
dealing with the issues you may have never dealt with before.
main one is that we usually save or make you more money! Another
is that we help you make your land improvements in a lawful way.
The next is that we have years of training and experience
dealing with the issues you may have never dealt with before.
| 1. Laws |
| 2. Knowledge |
Would you take apart your car if you didn't know how to put it
back together? If you were smart, you wouldn't. Ecosystems are
sometimes very sensitive. One misplaced piece and it could
completely collapse. We have extensive training in applying
ecological concepts that allows us to make decisions that will
help you reach your objectives in a quick, efficient and safe
manner.
back together? If you were smart, you wouldn't. Ecosystems are
sometimes very sensitive. One misplaced piece and it could
completely collapse. We have extensive training in applying
ecological concepts that allows us to make decisions that will
help you reach your objectives in a quick, efficient and safe
manner.
As the years pass, the laws concerning land management change
and become more restrictive. Oftentimes, the average landowner
has no idea that he or she has even broken a law when
implementing a management regime. There are laws protecting
wetlands, wildlife and property that are easily broken if you
are not aware of them.
and become more restrictive. Oftentimes, the average landowner
has no idea that he or she has even broken a law when
implementing a management regime. There are laws protecting
wetlands, wildlife and property that are easily broken if you
are not aware of them.
| 3. Money |
On average, when a landowner utilizes a forestry consultant, he
or she will receive approximately 30% more on a timber sale than
without a consultant. Compare that with the modest 7-15% we
charge for the administration of the sale, and you will realize
that hiring a consultant is a great investment! We also know
when to apply herbicides, fertilize, prune...all critical
elements of forestry that will maximize your returns. We can
help with obtaining cost-share assistance for various projects
and write management plans; a necessity when applying for
cost-sharing. If you wish to lease your land to hunters or
cattlemen, we can provide assistance with that as well!
The next and probably the most important part is TAX. Income
from timber sales is taxed differently than 'Ordinary Income'.
Timber value is treated as 'Capital'. The income from timber is
treated as 'Capital Gains'. In order to reduce the taxable
amount from a Timber Sale, the 'Basis' (cost) of the timber at
the time of property acquisition must be known. This amount may
only be figured up by a qualified professional such as an
EDUCATED and EXPERIENCED FORESTER. Without this evaluation and
estimate, there is no 'Basis' and, thus, the entire amount of
the sale may be subject to taxation.
Here is a very basic example:
Let's say you have purchased a property for $300,000 and the
beginning timber basis has been calculated to be $75,000. After
a period of time, there is a sale of timber from the land for
the amount of $100,000. Since the timber basis at the time of
purchase was found to be $75,000, that may be subtracted from
the total amount of the sale to come up with the taxable amount.
The total taxable amount in this situation would be $25,000. At
a tax rate of 28%, the total tax owed would be $7,000. If the
timber basis had not been calculated by a qualified individual,
then the total taxable amount would likely be $100,000. At that
same rate of 28%, the total tax liability would be $28,000. That
is a difference of $21,000! Of course, there is a lot more to
this than just assigning dollar values to your timber, but
usually only foresters have the background and education to do
this correctly.
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| 87-inch Gross Shed They don't get much bigger than this! |
| USFWC - Forestry and Wildlife Consulting |
| Massive 8-Pointer! Have you ever seen one bigger? |
| Another Young Typical 12-Pointer! These typical 12-points are uncommon...except on USFWC-managed properties! |