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Deer Cradle

Top-Quality Deer Cradles in Bellville, TX, and the Surrounding Areas

In the heart of Bellville, TX, Maplehurst Fence Company stands as a beacon of expertise in crafting premium deer cradles. We understand the nuances and intricacies of these specialized structures, be it a crush, cradle, or chute. Our reputation spans over 30 years, and in this time, we’ve honed our skills, ensuring our designs are tailored to cater to a myriad of custom applications. Trust in our legacy; when it comes to deer cradles, we are unmatched.

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Craftsmanship Meets Utility: Making Deer Management Easier

Understanding the needs of deer management, we’ve ventured deep into the realm of creating efficient deer chutes and crushes. Our team, composed of expert deer cradle builders and deer crush builders, employs the best techniques in the trade. Whether you require deer cradles for safe handling or chutes that streamline operations, Maplehurst Fence Company delivers. Every structure is meticulously crafted, ensuring safety and functionality while accentuating building deer handler expertise.

Secure Your Deer; Secure Our Expertise Today!

A deer cradle is more than just a structure; it’s a testament to the safety, efficiency, and welfare of the deer. In Bellville, TX, Maplehurst Fence Company stands ready to deliver on this promise. With our extensive experience and a team passionate about their craft, we promise deer cradles that are the epitome of precision and durability. Don’t leave it to chance. Secure your deer’s well-being with the best in the business. Reach out to us and let our legacy speak for itself!

Deer Crushes

Whether you call them crushes, cradles, or chutes…we know just how to build them. Maplehurst Fence Company has the expertise and working knowledge for the design and construction of deer crushes for a variety of custom applications. We’ve built enough deer crushes to know how, why, and for what reasons.

MARK IV Deer Crush
Retails for $5,950

Designed to accommodate bigger racks.
Larger animals enter more smoothly. Works well on Elk. Please specify the elongated version for customers with Elk or Red/Elk Hybrids. Additional charge dependent on total specification change (door on the working area, etc.)

Optional Front Sliding Door $750 Extra

MARK V Deer Crush:
The base unit retails for $5,850

Optional Rear Sliding Door $1,050 Extra
Developed especially for Whitetail Deer.
Features an ample number of access panels. Adjustable

Optional Front Sliding Door $750 Extra

MARK IV and V Deer Crushes:
Made to order in about 4 to 6 weeks. The front door hinge and operator side is the customer’s choice.
(The right side is the side on the right as it is viewed from the front.)
Advise customer not to line with padding.
Must be shipped in one piece.
The MKIV is approximately 675 pounds and the MKV is approximately 775 pounds (with a rear door).

Crush is designed for indoor use. Outdoor plywood at additional cost.

Unit is not designed to accept a platform scale system. The weighing system should be independently installed
at some other location due to the frequency of weighing versus complete constraint.

OPERATION of MARK IV and V Deer Crushes:
• Deer enters open end. One lever manually releases the floor when the deer is fully entered.
• Deer gently falls to “squeeze” fit and can be constrained further with top-line, fast-action clearing.
• Tag, exam, medicate deer.
• Release of deer is accomplished with an easy-open second lever allowing the weight of deer to move the entire operator side panel. The deer is gently lowered to the ground without trauma.
The exit door should be opened simultaneously with the second lever action.
• Return the operator side panel; and restore the connection. Return the drop floor, with drop floor rope and restore the connection.

Crush is ready for the next deer. The front door is a Dutch-type door, which allows greater access to the front of the deer if necessary.

Maplehurst Deer, Inc. is available for complete consultation. The consulting rate for Graeme Lawrence is $850 per single day, plus expenses.