PREDATOR CONTROL GUIDE

Predator Control Is Asset Protection

Predator prevention is not merely a fencing issue. It is an asset-protection issue.

In managed captive herds of deer, antelope, and associated exotic species, especially those involving high-value breeding stock or replacement females, the cost of predator loss extends far beyond the immediate value of the animal taken.

A lost offspring may represent lost genetics, lost future breeding potential, lost replacement value, lost sale value, and reduced long-term herd growth.

• Offspring survival
• Replacement females
• Breeding performance
• Genetic progress
• The Best High Game Fence for Trophy Whitetails and Exotics
• Herd calmness and stability
• Long-term ranch productivity
• Financial return on the owner’s animal investment

Why Standard Fences Often Fall Short

A fence designed only for containment may not be sufficient for predator pressure. Many fence systems can hold animals in but are not designed to help keep

determined predators out.

• Openings at water gaps
• Insufficient ground seal
• Gate-bottom clearance
• Lack of digging protection
• Vegetation interference
• Terrain-assisted crossings
• Tree-assisted jump-over opportunities
• Embankments or slopes that reduce the effective fence height
• Mesh openings that may be adequate from level ground but vulnerable when predators can access higher portions of the fence

The Tejas Ft. Knox Predator Protection System

Tejas developed the Ft. Knox Predator Protection System in response to real predator challenges observed on working ranches. It was developed through field experience, refinement, and repeated deployment inenvironments where predators were actively testing fencing systems.

The Ft. Knox system is designed as a layered predator-protection approach intended to help deter intrusion by addressing the multiple ways predators attempt to cross a boundary: under, through, and over.

• Predator apron systems
• Electric deterrence
• Reinforced ground-level protection
• Tight-tolerance installation practices
• Enhanced water gap protection
• Gate-bottom protection
• Vegetation and jump-over risk control
• Inspection-based maintenance protocols