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In This Issue:

Table of Contents: Advertising Rates ........................................................................................................................................28 Board of Directors......................................................................................................................................... 1 Florida Deer Farmers Persevering in the Aftermath of Hurricane Michael ..............33 Managing Bucks in the Rut – Advice for Safety ......................................................................21 Memebership Application................................................................................................................31 Recipe...............................................................................................................................................14 Rules for Animal Capture .......................................................................................................13 The Science of Raising Typical Deer ..................................................................................43 WOL - Expo & Crowfish Boil..............................................................................................4, 10 Fall Expo & Shrimp Boil Photos...................................................................... 34, 44 BOD Nominations.........................................................................................................29

Feature Farm Story: Prime Acres Whitetails – Concentrating on Higher End Genetics..............6-7 3-S Whitetails......................................... In. F. Cover Andrews Whitetails............................................... 30 Blessed Bayou Wildlife & Fisheries Consulting... 35 Boom Outdoors Whitetail Farms.......................... 5 Buddy’s Whitetails................................................. 29 C&E Wildlife Products......................................... 27 Cargill Record Rack............................. In. B. Cover Cervid Solutions, LLC.......................................... 26 Cold Spring Whitetails........................................... 2 Dan-Inject North America................... Back Cover Daniel Thomas Whitetails..................22-25, 37, 40 Elam Woods Whitetails........................................ 20 EZid......................................................................... 38 Head Gear LLC...................................................... 17 MAGAZINE GRAPHIC DESIGN AND PUBLISHING: D & K Design 305 E. 350 N., Ivins, UT 84738 deerassociations@gmail.com www.deersites.com P) 435-817-0150 F) 435-359-5333

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FEATURED PRIME ACRES WHITETAILS

CONCENTRATING ON HIGHER END GENETICS By: Gail Veley

Brad Hassig may have found a moment to sit back and catch his breath. Hassig, owner of Prime Acres Whitetails, a 37-acre breeding farm in Woodville, Texas is realizing how much his hard work and investment is now paying off. His farm is currently home to several breeding bucks ready to contribute to the ever-improving pool of genetics found today in the deer industry. Two of these bucks include AC/DC, (the womb brother of the late Money Talks) from Unforgiven/Freeze frame/ Express/Maxbo Ranger on Green 8 “Hardcore sister.” The second buck, Back in Black, is from Blackjack/

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Hassig has wasted no time in taking advantage of this blessing and has fawns thriving on his farm from these two very well-bred bucks. In addition, he bred a sister of Back in Black to AC/DC and bred a sister of AC/DC to Back in Black. Both AC/ DC and Back in Black, who will be turning three this coming summer, sport mostly typical frames with a lot of up tines. “We sold out of semen from them in 2021 not only inside Texas, but to lots of other states,” Hassig, 53, said.

“As we continue to grow, we are

concentrating on higher end genetic and breeding practices based on pedigrees to have more deer like these two.”

Having started Prime Acres Whitetails seven years ago, Hassig still continues to focus on producing stocker bucks and selling bred does. However, he is finding himself potentially poised to produce many more breeder bucks as well. It all began with the birth of Money Talks, a buck Hassig admittedly never expected to have.

Through his experiences of raising Money Talks and producing quality over quantity, he has realized

FARM STORY the importance of networking within the industry and as a result, pursued partners on his prize buck which have now been rolled over onto AC/DC. “I completely understand how fortunate I was to have had the partners I had on Money Talks, and now with AC/DC,” he said. Partners on AC/ DC include Thompson Trophy Whitetails in Texas, S & S Whitetails in Ohio, Whitetails of the Swamp in Alabama, Spring Gap Ranch as well as Cross Canyon Whitetails in Texas.

Partners on Back in Black include Texas Bone Factory, Derby Sand Whitetails, Highroller Whitetails and Paragon Whitetails.

his wife Rosy is his right hand “man” in charge of raising and caring for fawns while also keeping her eye on their prized herd.

While raising a well-bred herd requires 24/7 care, being wellentrenched in the deer industry through established relationships is just as important, Hassig explained.

“We really enjoy the Top 30 Sale and going to events like NADeFA and meeting people,” he said. “I’m very glad to be a part of this industry

and the opportunities it has provided to me and my family. I’m very grateful to my late father Irwin who took me hunting as a boy.

That definitely ignited a passion for deer that has never gone away.”

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Hassig also fully realizes how fortunate and insightful he has been in acquiring northern genetics from deer farmers such as John Stoltzfus and Billy Sage to include in the pedigrees on his farm, now home to close to 350 deer. While Hassig is busy keeping his thumb on the pulse of Prime Acres Whitetails,

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RULES FOR ANIMAL CAPTURE By: NexGen Pharmaceuticals

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n the operative sense, the word “capture” as it relates to wildlife species can reference many methods, from snares and traps to chemical immobilization. In some cases, manual methods (e.g., snares, traps, etc.) precede chemical immobilization events, as these can facilitate enough access to difficult or elusive species for chemical immobilization, after which various procedures may be performed.

Most wild animals will act defensively when restrained in any kind of a trap, and typically suffer a far greater deal of stress than when they are manually injected or remotely darted with immobilizing agents only. The additional stress increases the risk of various complications, such as capture myopathy, aspiration, shock and cardiac arrest.

Large, difficult-to-handle animals such as deer and elk will typically need to be sedated for capture, transfer or for procedures, whether in the field or on a farm. Depending upon the setting, immobilizing agents may be delivered by hand via pole syringe, or by using a dart fired from a capture gun.

It essential for anyone involved in the capture to be familiar with animal handling and immobilization techniques, whether they will be immobilizing the animal, handling the animal or serving in a support role.

Commonly-accepted rules or guidelines for animal capture via chemical immobilization are indispensible when planning a capture event, regardless of the venue.

RULE #1 The first involves planning. This not only means having experienced parties

who are familiar with their roles and the proper equipment at the ready, but anticipating things that could go wrong during the capture event. The available literature suggests that even the most experienced personnel take time to visualize the entire process beforehand, as well as making a visual assessment of the site of capture ahead of time, if possible. Preparing for contingencies and emergencies (such as surgical complications) and having the proper equipment to handle these are also a part of this process.

RULE #2 The second rule addresses setting aside enough time for the capture. Indeed, most of the work that goes into the treatment and handling of wild species can be attributed to the capture process itself, regardless of the methods used.

While it may be easy to visualize a flawless capture event that comes off in record time, the reality is that it can often take awhile to capture an animal, perform the necessary procedures and monitor the animal’s recovery. Many resources recommend planning capture events as early in the day as possible, in order to ensure a sufficient amount of daylight to work with.

RULE #3 The third rule centers around the dosing of captured animals. The most experienced experts in the field suggest dosing higher when in doubt, since it is often impossible to precisely calculate an animal’s weight prior to the capture event. It is very easy for an underdosed animal to seriously injure itself or a human. In the field, an underdosed animal that escapes may die from the residual effects of a drug or from infection due to injuries incurred as a result of having been underdosed.

Considering the high therapeutic index of the immobilizing drugs and drug formulations now available, the accidental overdosing of animals resulting in mortality is exceedingly rare, so calculating higher is generally a safer bet. Experts in animal capture typically recommend doses ranging from 20% to 25% higher than normal when capturing a highly-stressed animal.

RULE #4 Providing adequate care and posttreatment of the immobilized animal is the fourth rule for animal capture.

A substantial amount of preparation and expense goes into capture events, which makes it doubly unfortunate when an animal suffers complications or is lost due to a lack of postoperative care. Once the main procedure has been finished, it isn’t over yet. Extra attention paid to the animal during the recovery phase of anesthesia can go a long way toward avoiding postoperative complications and ensuring that the animal fully recovers.

RULE #5 The fifth and final rule involves recordkeeping. This is a must, particularly when using immobilizing agents. In the U.S., the possession and use of drugs used to capture wildlife is governed by both federal and state regulations. All drugs currently used to sedate or immobilize wild animals are prescription drugs and must be used by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. As such, it is for your own protection as well as peace of mind that you keep records of every capture event involving chemical immobilization.

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VENISON STEW Ingredients •

1 lb. venison, diced with all sinew removed – I used leg meat*

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1 Tbsp. olive oil

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2 and 1/2 cups diced potatoes, I left the skin on (about 3 medium potatoes)

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2 cups diced carrots

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1 cup diced celery

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1 large onion, diced

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2 garlic cloves, minced

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2 tsp. herbs de Provence*

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1 tsp. salt

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3/4 tsp. black pepper

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1 15 0z. can diced tomatoes

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4 cups unsalted beef stock or venison stock

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3–4 dashes Worcestershire sauce

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the venison into bite - sized chunks , being sure to remove any of the silvery sinew this on makes the meat tough .

the olive oil to a large pot or

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the oil is hot , allow the venison to saute for

start to brown .

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the heat down to medium and add the potatoes , carrots , celery and onion .

the vegetables to saute for about

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add the garlic , herbs de

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salt and pepper and cook for an additional

minute before adding the tomatoes , broth and

Worcestershire

sauce .

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add the venison back to the pot .

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well and bring the stew to

a boil .

6. O nce

a boil is reached , turn the heat to low , cover the pot with a lid , and allow the

stew to simmer for

1-2

hours until the venison is

tender .

7. Serve

hot ( is amazing with crusty bread ).

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MANAGING BUCKS IN THE RUT ADVICE FOR SAFETY By: Gail Veley • Sponsoed by KALA

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essica Maloney slipped outside for her normal morning routine of caring for the deer she and her husband owned and loved at Central Kentucky Whitetails.

The air was crisp on that chilly October morning in Jeffersonville, Kentucky in 2017.

Little did Maloney know as she welcomed the day, that within minutes she would be on her back fighting for her life. It started first by her noticing a water barrel out of place, in the middle of their deer pen where among others, a deer affectionately named Fluffy lived.

“He was fluffy as a fawn and very gentle,” Maloney said. “He was always very gentle.

We did bottle feed him, but he was not a breeder buck.” Yet, on that particular morning, Fluffy, a deer she regularly took “selfies” with, turned into a deer she had never known before. “I walked into the pen to get the water barrel and he met me at the gate,” she said. “He pinned me up against the feed through and it startled me.

I didn’t know why he was doing that.”

Instinctively Maloney grabbed ahold of his antlers to try and push him off. After struggling for three to four feet with little success, Fluffy once again pinned her against the side of the pen. “Thankfully, I had my phone with me,” she said. “We moved about eight more feet and suddenly I’m on the ground and my slip-on shoes are off. He kept trying to pin me and push me.

I wrapped my arms around his neck like a choke hold which allowed me to use my other hand to dial the phone. I was pecking with one finger and called my husband.”

Although always happy to talk to his wife, some mornings Chris her husband was too busy to answer the phone and called her back later. However, that morning he answered his wife’s call. Her phone was no longer in her hand but on the ground beside her, as she desperately needed both arms and hands to fend off

the deer’s aggression. “I kept screaming toward the phone ‘Fluffy is trying to kill me! Fluffy is trying to kill me!” she said.

Chris immediately called his grandfather who lived right down the road and luckily, he was home. Most mornings, he was not.

However, he wasn’t feeling well and was still at the house.

At this point Maloney, a young tough and stout 5’ 10” 170-pound farm raised girl, was starting to fatigue, her arms aching and losing their usual stamina from pushing back against the relentless buck.

She decided instead to push with her legs.

Within seconds of raising her legs up, a piercing G2 tine drove a three-inch hole into her thigh, spilling blood and sending excruciating spasms throughout the entire limb.

The only audible noise above her groans was the truck now racing down her driveway. Gravel sprayed as the truck came to a screeching halt and Grandpa Trigger (his real first name) jumped out. Startled by his presence, Fluffy sprang up and ran to the other end of the pen, giving Trigger just enough time to rush into the pen and drag Maloney out. A mere few seconds after gate was shut, Fluffy was right back at the gate looking to finish what he started. But Maloney, safely on the other side, was now on her way to the hospital numb with shock yet filled with angst from intense stomach pain. For weeks following the incident, she took strong antibiotics and changed leg packing bandages three times a day.

She also suffered other smaller cuts and abrasions and spent the next three days after the incident barely able to move.

downed companion. When Fondaw tried to intervene, the buck turned and came after him. Fondaw started to back out of the pen when suddenly the downed deer stirred, momentarily distracting the aggressor. With a little time on his side, Fondaw slipped out of the pen. Looking back, Fondaw, owner of Fawn-Doe Whitetails, would have done one thing differently. He would have made sure someone else was there to help him or watch out for him. Now, he always makes sure he has at least one additional tranquilizer dart on him at all times when he works with his deer.

Without someone to help and intervene for her, Maloney would have certainly had a much different outcome on that unexpected day. And although Chris came home that night determined to put Fluffy down, the affectionate buck showed absolutely no aggression when he entered the pen. In fact, he acted like he usually did, licking and nuzzling him. The couple, who subsequently got out of the deer business, changed his name to “Killer Fluffy” and later sold him to a hunting preserve, fully disclosing his aggressive incident.

“Even though you love them, there are things you can’t control. Never totally trust them,” Maloney said. “Never let your guard down. Always have your phone on you. And “She’s lucky to be alive,” said Kentucky if possible, always have someone else there Alternative Livestock Association (KALA) with you.” In fact, Maloney’s close brush President Robert Fondaw, who himself had with death impelled her to start a new an encounter too close for comfort with habit. “I always answer my phone when it one of his own bucks. After darting one rings,” she said. “You never know if it could buck out of several who resided in the same be someone’s last phone call.” pen last year, another buck went after his LOUISIANA 2021-22

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DTW Yellow 63

High Roller Momma

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Express Green 43 Monarch Classic P61

Monarch I

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Winchester

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Bambi Winchester

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fter 150 mile an hour winds from Hurricane Michael ripped apart Bear Creek Mine Preserve in Quincy, Florida, Manager Kaleb Ellis spent the better part of two weeks working in overdrive cleaning up from the devastation of the massive Category 5 hurricane when it made landfall on October 10th, 2018.

His non-stop efforts included clearing preserve trees, mending fences, rounding up deer and assessing damage. Like others affected by the storm, it was a painstaking and exhausting 24/7 endeavor. Ellis only paused from those efforts briefly, to clear a tree ready to fall on his own house. Close to two weeks later, when he was able to finally exhale and think for just a mere moment only about himself, he drove 20 minutes to an untouched, unravaged part of Quincy to The Laredo Grill, and ordered his favorite meal. Now, with a plate steaming steak fajitas in front of him, he reached down for his favorite comfort food that always included sauteed peppers and onions.

However, as he attempted to eat he stopped, his appetite overtaken by emotion. Choking back tears, the reality hit him hard that only 20 minutes from there, houses were flattened. People were homeless.

Deer farms suffered massive damage and devastation. That only a mere 20 minutes away, deer farmers had been forced to look into the eyes of some of their beloved deer too injured from this inescapable storm to ever stand up again, and “do right” by them to end their suffering. To say goodbye to deer they knew so well, fed every day and attached dreams to. Among everything that Ellis had faced after the storm, losing deer was by far the roughest.

Yet, many more deer survived than

perished in the storm either by running away or laying down and low and waiting for it to pass. And many deer came right back home the within a day or two looking for breakfast, along with the care and shelter they were accustomed to. “We didn’t lose more than 15 or 20 deer,” said Daniel Bontrager of Bontrager Whitetails in Marianna, Florida. “Our big barn stood intact and had so many trees around it, that it was buffered from the wind.

I’m grateful I didn’t lose my house or my lodge. When it’s all over, you can’t count what you lost. You need to count what you have.”

Having adequate supplies such as fencing, wood posts, ample chain saws, generators and manpower enabled Florida deer farmers such as Ellis, Bontrager and Jared Deason from Sweetwater Plantation to start work immediately fixing the damage.

However, those supplies weren’t available in Florida in the immediate aftermath. Most came by way of preserve owner Jason Edmondson in Alabama. “Jason called us and said, ‘what do you need?” Deason explained. “He brought t-posts, extra fencing, wood posts, fuel and extra chain saws all on his dime. He didn’t charge for delivery. He just said, ‘here are my receipts.’ We need to give a big “shout out” to him for helping us so much.”

or deer pens,” Bontrager said. “And if you know a storm is coming, go out and take down your shade cloth. That can pull fences right down with it. Yes, it took you a long time to put it up, but you are better off taking it down.”

All three men can’t stress enough the need to be prepared with adequate drinking water, generators and other supplies to get by (as well as machinery on stand-by to help clear fallen trees or rebuild fences) should a storm be predicted and subsequently happen. With chances being very slim that a storm the magnitude of Hurricane Michael (the third most powerful in history) will hit Florida anytime in the near future, none of them are planning to move out of Florida either. “I’ve never thought of moving,” Deason said.

“Our regulations are better than most states and Florida is a good state for deer farming. Our agencies are so supportive. We have better weather overall year-round. Our hunting season is August through February.

And there’s never any snow with Florida hunting.”

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By: Gail Veley • Sponsored by IDEFA here’s something to be said for the look of a classic typical frame, according to Josie Borkholder of Lone Pine Whitetails in Nappanee, Indiana. Through his years of deer farming, he’s seen the efforts to produce typicals pay off with the likes of Storm Express and Thermal Image, both of whom sport clean, sizable and typical frames. Perhaps he caught “typical” fever from his father Eddie Ray Borkholder. Nonetheless, while raising “inches” became a trend in the deer industry in the early 2000’s, raising typicals is receiving renewed attention today.

However, it takes more than an impressive typical buck in order to produce other impressive typical bucks.

“The secret is to find those dams that have clean sides who throw typical deer and breed to them,” said Nelson Miller of Antler Ridge Whitetails in New Paris, Indiana. “I’d say good mothers are 65 to 70% of the secret to being successful.”

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may produce a faster end-goal, he, like Borkholder, is aiming to be among those farmers known for raising clean, typical lines. And, he’s willing to be patient.

“You’ve got to stay consistent with your breeding program,” Miller, 45, emphasized. “Some guys want the next greatest thing. But you need to stay patient and don’t sell out. You can’t always switch it up. If you can grow typical deer people will start paying attention. A while back you couldn’t find a nice typical. They were getting phased out.” While non-typical frames may grow more quickly, they can become too heavy, run a greater risk of infection and at times, cause the inability of the deer to carry the larger mass leading to the need to constantly trim antlers, Miller explained.

Yet, a little non-typical blood introduced into a typical line is very useful and can help perpetuate a typical frame that grows in a more-timely manner, Borkholder, 29, added. “You can’t just breed typical on top of typical on top of typical,” he said. “They won’t mature

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Helping Borkholder to make his breeding decisions is the G.M.S. (Game Management Solutions) software program available through NADeFA. Using the G.M.S. software, breeders such as Borkholder can study the pedigrees of any deer and plan out their strategies. And while “line-breeding” can have it’s advantages “you need to be really careful,” Borkholder said. “You could end up with something like a blind deer.”

Miller agrees that fresh bloodlines offer another key ingredient to successful breeding, as well as believing in yourself, and your ability to eventually own a typical buck that everyone talks about. “I’ve got one now I’m really happy with,” he said. “Knock on wood, so far he’s produced really nice sons and daughters.”

Lastly, keep your eye focused on the end result, Borkholder advises.

“Remember you want that ‘certain cross.’ It’s so easy to get off track year after year and then get persuaded to go another direction. But in raising typicals, you are striving to create something everyone else doesn’t already have,” he said. “Be true to the desire of your heart.”

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