Preview the Facilities at Thunderhill Ranch. Texas's premiere destination for Texas Whitetail Deer Hunting and Deer Sales.

Thunderhill Ranch Facilities

Scientific Deer Breeding Facility

In 2003 Dr James Kroll was asked to assist in developing and building Thunderhill Ranch. The result is a beautiful and functional state of the art scientific deer breeding facility. Dr Kroll has 20+ years of deer breeding experience that is reflected in the design and construction of the deer barn and quad pen system.

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Located in one of the valleys, the quad pen system runs uphill from each side of the deer barn. There is a slight downward slope of the valley, so the flow of any water proceeds downward from the pens and away from the entire operation. To improve water flow, a large French Drain system prevents water runoff from contaminating any other pen or the deer barn.

Pen Diagram

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The deer handling barn is definitely state of the art. This 2 story structure serves two functions. It allows the easy movement of deer from their pens into the barn for all working deer operations. Additionally it serves as a 360 degree observation platform for all operations. The handling rooms in the barn are equipped with red and white lights controlled from a common control center. A rotunda channels deer in many directions including the handling cradle and various rooms and hallways. A scientific laboratory lies adjacent to the cradle area. It is equipped with the latest technology for artificial breeding, semen collection, and disease diagnosis and treatment.?

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