Tyler, TX (KETK) — Cattle ranching is staple of the Texas economy, and part of our state heritage, but here in East Texas we live on fertile grounds for deer ranching.

So it may seem strange to learn there aren't a large number of them in this area.

Watch the story above to hear from Matt Turner, owner of Turner Exotics on MT Ranch in Henderson, and find out the ups and downs of ranching deer, and how it compares to cattle.