What is it about Deer Breeding that has become such an exciting business? Many ranchers have added Whitetail, Red Deer, and Mule Deer Breeding or Management programs as part of their business plans. Breeders today cannot fill the needs for Stocker bucks due to the increased demand for better and bigger Shooter bucks. The end user Is the Hunters. As long as States promote hunting and improving the quality whitetails, red deer and mule deer, then the future of the Deer breeder looks bright. The issue facing the industry that could have a severe negative effect on breeders is feed prices and the cost of operating. This new economic condition is something that has caused many ranchers and breeders to get excited about forming a Co-Op. The result is the new DEER BREEDERS CO-OP .
This organization is created to help all members deal with challenging economic issues. The main ingredient is UNITY. The more members we have the better results we will get in controlling expenses.
So why should you join the DBC????
The DBC is creating new opportunities for all deer Breeders and Ranchers. New ways to market your deer through our Trophy Whitetail World Magazine, The DBC Interactive Website and Our Affordable and innovative Deer Auctions. Where can you go to Auction your deer and only pay a 8% commission??? The steering committee is committed to keeping the operating expenses low and pass the savings on to you. We are constantly finding ways to save you money.
Members advertisement fees in the DBC Magazine are the lowest in the State of Texas. Every magazine is being circulated to over 2000 deer breeders and ranchers.
So why should you join the DBC????
This organization is created to help all members deal with challenging economic issues. The main ingredient is UNITY. The more members we have the better results we will get in controlling expenses.
So why should you join the DBC????
The DBC is creating new opportunities for all deer Breeders and Ranchers. New ways to market your deer through our Trophy Whitetail World Magazine, The DBC Interactive Website and Our Affordable and innovative Deer Auctions. Where can you go to Auction your deer and only pay a 8% commission??? The steering committee is committed to keeping the operating expenses low and pass the savings on to you. We are constantly finding ways to save you money.
Members advertisement fees in the DBC Magazine are the lowest in the State of Texas. Every magazine is being circulated to over 2000 deer breeders and ranchers.
So why should you join the DBC????
MEMBERSHIPS
JOIN THE DBC TODAY!
DBC Member Benefits:
- Affordable Auctions
- Low Cost Advertising
- Interactive Website with ways to market & sell your deer
- Special Deer Vaccines
- Programs for Saving on Feed and Ranch Materials
- Equal Voting w/o Proxies
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The Deer Breeders Co-Op is committed to doing things in a new way. The DBC is structured to allow members that have a desire to lead and serve, a way to express their gifts and talents. Serving as a committee member leads to serving as an officer or director of this Co-Op.
If you are interested in being a Board Member or Officer then you must get involved on a committee and be an active member for at least 6 months. This time will allow our members to see and hear what you have to say and do to help this co-op succeed. After that you are eligible to be nominated to run for a position on the board or as an officer of this Co-Op. Our members deserve board members who are tested and experienced in the functions of this Co-Op and dedicated to the members best interest. We think this process will create a foundation of TRUST that will propel this CO-Op into having officers and directors who are fair,ethical and sensitive to serving our members. This we hope, will produce the best results for our future.
If you are interested in being a Board Member or Officer then you must get involved on a committee and be an active member for at least 6 months. This time will allow our members to see and hear what you have to say and do to help this co-op succeed. After that you are eligible to be nominated to run for a position on the board or as an officer of this Co-Op. Our members deserve board members who are tested and experienced in the functions of this Co-Op and dedicated to the members best interest. We think this process will create a foundation of TRUST that will propel this CO-Op into having officers and directors who are fair,ethical and sensitive to serving our members. This we hope, will produce the best results for our future.
The Value of Serving on DBC Committees
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Total Members: 320
Join A DBC Committee!
Events and Promotions Committee
This committee plans and schedules all DBC conferences, seminars, conventions, fundraisers and annual expos. It will work with the DBC Womens Committee to set the agendas and programs for key events.
Auction Committee
This committee will establish the rules and regulations for deer auctions and will plan all auction events for the DBC board approval.
Nominating and Membership Committee
This committee will be responsible for qualifying those members who desire to be nominated to the annual and special elections of the DBC officers and directors. This committee will make recommendations to the board for such nominees in accordance with the DBC By-Laws. In addition, this committee will make recommendations to the board regarding changes to the By-Laws and investigate any Ethics Violations. The committee will be in charge of membership issues.
Women's Activities Committee
This committee is made up of women of the DBC who's responsibility will be to create ways for women to get involved in DBC events and activities and will work on ways to showcase and foster participation of the youth in the DBC functions and events. Ideas to involve the Women and the Youth include - Arts and Craft projects and contests, photography contests, Internship programs, Skits and mini-plays for annual events and initiate ways for children to express their gifts and talents and much more. This committee would also work in concert with the Events and Promotions committee to include ideas and plans that would benefit or be of special interest to DBC Women.
Members Benefit Committee
This committee will work to obtain and maintain contracts and agreements with merchants, stakeholders and feed companies that would benefit the DBC members.
Industry Relations Committee
This committee is formed for members to serve as ambassadors of the DBC in establishing better relations with other Deer Industry groups, merchants and governmental agencies. This would entail luncheons, dinner parties, private meetings, phone calls, e-mail alerts, letters and other creative ways to represent the mission of this Co-Op to others. This committee would be responsible for creating a very positive and beneficial image of the Co-Op.
Red Deer Committee
This committee is created to get those breeders and ranchers who are involved with Red Deer involved in the Co-Op and the Auctions. This will provide a way to promote Red Deer in Texas and other States. This committee will work in concert with all Red Deer enthusiasts and work to try to Co-Op semen from New Zealand and work with breeders and renowned experts on Artificial Insemination issues. Red Deer are getting more and more popular and the price for trophy hunts equal that of whitetails. This group can also work with the events and promotions committee to bring Red Deer breeders to expos, auctions and Co-Op events.
Mule Deer Committee
This committee is created to work on Mule Deer Issues in Texas and other States in ways that would lead to more interest and involvement in this new and exciting business. This group could plan events, auctions and seminars that would lead to a better understanding of the importance issues facing this new industry. It could establish ways to enhance the quality of Mule Deer and unite the Mule Deer Breeders to get benefits through the Co-Op. They could get involved with dealing with semen and artificial insemination issues that would benefit the members.
To Join a DBC Committee Please Contact:
Rowan Smith
281.550.7111
281.550.7111
Elton Arceneaux
830.285.7217
830.285.7217
