Pennsylvania Deer Farmers Association
ADVOCATING FOR SCIENCE: Rocky Ridge and PDFA Host Dr. Seabury for Legislative Farm Tour
GENETIC TECHNOLOGY: The Next Chapter in Whitetail Conservation
CARING FOR FAWNS IN THE SPRING: More than a Labor of Love
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PRESIDENT
Josh Newton (2025)
Cervid Solutions, LLC
Red Ridge Whitetails
15223 Route 87 Hwy
Williamsport, Pa. 17701
Office: (844) 478-2870
Cell: (484) 951-3229
Email: jnewton@redridgewhitetails.
Jason Stefanowicz (2027)
Awesome Whitetails
990 French Hill Road
Middleburg Center, PA 16935
Cell: (570) 418-3109
Email: awesomewhitetails2@gmail.com
Bob Byers (2025)
Triple B Whitetails
455 Byers Lane Knox, PA 16232
Cell: 814-229-0226
Email: bob.byers@agriking.com
VICE PRESIDENT
Jarrid Barry (2026)
Jarrid Barry (2026)
Powder Ridge Outfitters
PO Box 6
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Cell: (717) 821-0669
Email: powderridgeoutfitters@ gmail.com
Lloyd Stoltzfus (2026)
Walnut Ridge Whitetails 142 Churchtown Rd. Narvon, Pa. 17555
Office: (717) 768-3471
Email: wrwhitetails@yahoo.com
Bruce Snyder (2025)
Snyder’s Whitetails
2358 Produce Rd.
Selinsgrove, Pa. 17870
Cell: 570-259-0051
Email: snyderswhitetails@yahoo.com
John Ervin Stoltzfus
Rocky Ridge Whitetails 6099 Wanner Road
Narvon, PA 17555
Phone: (717) 768-3336
Email: rockyridgewts@gmail.com
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
Andy Goodman, Partner
Milliron & Goodman
Governmental Relations
200 N. Third St.
Harrisburg, Pa. 17101
Office: 717-232-5322
Email: andy@millirongoodman.com
Tucker Sellinger (2025)
The Valley Deer Farm 1506 Wells Road
Williamsport, PA 17702
Cell: 570-660-0143
Email: tuckersellinger@aol.com
Glenn Dice Jr.
Glenn Dice Farms
2763 Crottlestown Road Chambersburg , PA 17202
Cell: (717) 658-6373
Email: glenndicefarms@yahoo.com
Samuel King
Rocky Top Whitetails
6285 Engletown Road Honey Brook , PA 19344
Phone: (717) 768-0645
Email: samuel@keystonesteelstructures.com
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
Kerry Lange, Senior Associate
Milliron & Goodman
Government Relations
Kerry Lange, Senior Associate
200 N. Third St.
Harrisburg, Pa. 17101
Office: 717-232-5322
Email: kerry@millirongoodman.com
Greetings, PDFA Members!
The Pennsylvania Deer Farmers Association (PDFA) has undergone significant changes over the past few months, and I’m excited to share the latest developments. Our Board of Directors experienced several vacancies due to resignations, which have been thoroughly addressed. We’ve ushered in a nearly entirely new leadership team to guide us through 2025. I’m honored to have been elected as your president, with Jarrid Barry serving as vice president, Lloyd Stoltzfus as secretary, and Jason Stefanowicz continuing as treasurer. “PDFA as the largest and longest standing cervid association in the Commonwealth will always represent its members in a professional manner,” I assure you.
The new Board of Directors has a substantial workload ahead, but with your support, we’re prepared to meet the challenge. Having previously served as president, I understand the steps needed to restore structure to the board and advocate effectively for PDFA members. Just last week, we held an intensive four-hour board meeting that extended into the early morning hours. Despite the length, it was highly productive. I appointed, and the board confirmed, several new directors to fill vacant positions: Bruce Snyder, Glenn Dice, John Ervin Stoltzfus, and Sammy King.
Additionally, “We have established a series of committees,” I’m pleased to report. We’ve appointed a chairman and co-chair for each and assigned board members to ensure focused efforts. These committees will operate transparently, providing regular updates to the board, which will keep you, our members, informed about the work being done on your behalf. Our mission remains clear: “Preserve, Protect, and Promote deer farming and private deer management, not only in Pennsylvania but also nationally.”
We want to hear from you—what are your priorities?
With nearly three decades in the cervid industry since the late 1990s, I bring a broad perspective on private deer management in Pennsylvania. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) continues to be our most pressing challenge, impacting our businesses daily. CWD is unique because it carries both health and regulatory implications. I often get asked, “Why am I always focused on CWD?” The answer is straightforward: unlike other diseases, such as pneumonia or EHD, CWD can lead to farm lockdowns, shutdowns, or quarantines. This dual nature—animal health and regulatory oversight—makes it a critical focus. Fortunately, we now have more tools than ever to combat CWD, including enhanced biosecurity measures, improved live testing, greater awareness and education, and advanced genomic analysis like GEBV technology. In recent years, we’ve been actively educating legislators about our role in managing CWD, both within our farms and in its broader impact on wild deer populations. My goal is to build strong relationships with researchers, universities, wildlife agencies, regulators, policymakers, and conservation groups to minimize CWD’s impact on our industry and the whitetail deer population for decades to come. I grow increasingly confident that our industry will set a standard for others to follow.
We are actively engaging with these stakeholders, strategically aligning efforts to build a coalition of knowledgeable, well-intentioned individuals committed to reducing CWD’s impact to a minimum. “We will get there,” I assure you. It’s a humbling process that tests our patience, but it’s a challenge we must face head-on.
This newsletter is both a platform to share the board’s achievements and a call to action. “We need your help and support!” Your involvement is vital—not just for your operation but for your neighbors and fellow deer farmers across Pennsylvania.
In the following pages, you’ll find details on our ongoing initiatives:
• Legislative and Government Affairs Update – Milliron-Goodman
• Farm Tour Highlights: Dr. Seabury Addresses PA Legislators
• PDFA Heads to Washington, D.C.
• New Gun Raffle
• PDFA Fall Sale Announcement
• New Leadership Team: The PDFA welcomes a dynamic leadership team for 2025, with myself as president, Jarrid Barry as vice president, Lloyd Stoltzfus as secretary, and Jason Stefanowicz as treasurer, all dedicated to professional representation.
• Rebuilding Structure: The board is establishing transparent committees to tackle critical tasks and keep members informed, with a focus on “Preserve, Protect, and Promote deer farming.”
Chronic Wasting Disease remains our top priority due to its health and regulatory impacts, but new tools like biosecurity, live testing, and genomic analysis are empowering us to
Your participation is essential—share your priorities, get involved, and help strengthen the deer farming community in Pennsylvania and beyond.
We look forward to your continued support as we work together to advance our industry. All The Best – Josh Newton, President PDFA
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“The enthusiasm and positivity that Dr. Seabury’s presentation provided for both the farmers in attendance, and the legislators, cannot be overstated, it was a great day.”
On May 1st, 2025, the PDFA held a spring legislative farm tour. The tour was hosted by Rocky Ridge Whitetails, owned and operated by John Ervin Stoltzfus and family, in Narvon, PA. The invite list included the Pennsylvania House Agricultural & Rural Affairs Committee, our lobbying team from Milliron & Goodman, PDFA board members, and our special guest speaker, Dr. Christopher Seabury. The goal of the event, to provide continued education and outreach on CWD technology to our Pennsylvania Legislators.
Dr. Seabury presented directly to over a dozen of our Pennsylvania legislators and staff during the tour. He described the science and his research regarding genetic resistance in whitetail deer and the tools that it is providing for our industry, and to the field of CWD research. We discussed some of the benefits and potential long-term solutions that this technology can provide for industry and to the regulatory decision-making process into the future.
The day was an enormous success and very well received by all in attendance. To interact directly with our legislators is an extremely important part of the advocacy of the PDFA. The enthusiasm and positivity that Dr. Seabury’s presentation provided for both the farmers in attendance, and the legislators, cannot be overstated, it was a great day. I want to thank our host, Rocky Ridge Whitetails, for graciously opening their beautiful facilities for this tour, to our PDFA & Milliron Team for organizing the tour, and to Dr. Seabury for taking the time to visit with us in Pennsylvania for a day of CWD education.
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It’s springtime again, and we’re all readying for fawns. But spring also means it’s time for the Pennsylvania Deer Farmers Association (PDFA) to prepare for our annual advocacy trip to Washington, D.C., to push for policies that advance the sustainability of the cervid industry. Pennsylvania is home to more cervid farmers than any other state in the nation. The PDFA has embraced this responsibility, serving as a leading voice in advocating for sound cervid industry policies in the Commonwealth and nationwide. “Our continued interactions developing relationships federally play a key role in the preservation of the cervid industry,” said Glenn Dice Understanding this importance, the PDFA has funded trips to the North American Deer Farmers Association (NADEFA) Fly-In in Washington, D.C., for over a decade, and these trips remain critical to our industry’s future.
In years past, I’ve written this legislative trip update to share what we did in Washington, D.C. This year, I’m changing things up a bit to provide more detail about the issues we’re advocating for and why they matter to us.
In April 2025, PDFA President Josh Newton and Past President Glenn Dice attended the four-day NADEFA Washington, D.C., Fly-In. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is always a hot topic in our meetings, but we also take the opportunity to educate policy groups, congressional staff, and members of Congress about what our industry does and the impact we have on our local, state, and national communities.
Our two main objectives this year were maintaining level funding for the national Cervid Health Program and pushing for seed-level funding for the CWD Research and Management Act. Both programs can provide funding to combat CWD, but the CWD Research and Management Act addresses limitations in the Cervid Health Program, which I’ll explain later in this article. Understanding these two priorities helps frame our meeting agenda.
As in previous years, Monday’s agenda included meetings with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF). The USDA oversees the national Cervid Health Program, which sets standards for disease surveillance and movement requirements that states must follow to enable interstate commerce in the cervid industry. “The Cervid Health
Program is currently funded at $17.5 million annually, split between stakeholder, conservation, and tribal nation affiliates,” a USDA representative noted. These funds support CWD indemnity initiatives, research projects, educational outreach, diagnostic tool development, surveillance, and state grants. In Pennsylvania, you may be familiar with grants supporting animal testing for CWD Genomic Estimated Breeding Values (GEBV), GEBV stock improvement, and better animal identification projects. By engaging with the USDA, we ensure our industry has a voice in shaping these regulations. If we don’t show up, the USDA mainly hears from conservation groups that may oppose our industry or push for tougher rules.
This year, it’s more critical than ever to be seen and heard. Many federal employees have taken the administration’s buyout offer, leading to staff shortages that will limit what the USDA can tackle. “USDA shared that staff shortages are one of their greatest concerns for all agriculture sectors this coming year,” Josh Newton reported. Thanks to our years of raising concerns about CWD’s impact on our industry, the USDA assured us that CWD remains a top priority. I tell my wife all the time that her wish list is a top concern for me. That doesn’t mean I always get everything done, but it means we’re both aware and working together to address it. Similarly, “Every single person which places a call to their elected members has an impact,” Newton stressed. If you’re unsure about the issues, don’t hesitate to call PDFA leadership—we’re here to help you feel confident before reaching out to your representatives.
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) represents a broad community of sportsmen and women, including those involved in recreational, non-hunting activities. Finding common ground with the CSF is vital, as the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus is the largest bipartisan caucus on Capitol Hill. The farmed cervid industry, CSF, and other conservation-based non-governmental organizations worked together to pass the CWD Research and Management Act into law in 2022. Authorized for up to $70 million, this act has yet to receive congressional funding. When funded, the USDA would distribute these dollars to support efforts to combat CWD.
Let’s dive into the differences between the Cervid Health Program and the CWD Research and Management Act. First, both fund CWD research, but private companies can’t access grants through the Cervid Health Program. “Can the government by itself solve all our disease-related concerns? Should the government be expected to provide all scientific breakthroughs?” asked Glenn Dice. “If the private sector has a new approach of how to identify or combat CWD, why would we not want to foster those potential disease-solving discoveries?” Second, CWD is a slow-progressing disease, and research can take years. The Cervid Health Program provides funding for one year, with a possible one-year extension, which may not be enough for long-term projects. Third, the largest grant from the Cervid Health Program is $250,000, but some
multi-year CWD research projects exceed this limit. The CWD Research and Management Act addresses all three issues, offering more flexible funding to accelerate solutions. I’m not knocking the Cervid Health Program—it’s valuable—but “If we can possibly accelerate discoveries which could limit CWD’s impact in either the farmed deer or wild deer communities, we should absolutely pursue them,” Dice concluded.
The PDFA’s continued funding of these trips to the NADEFA Fly-In is critical. Without them, we risk losing our voice in Washington, D.C., where decisions affecting our industry’s future are made. Your support ensures we can keep showing up, building relationships, and advocating for policies that protect and advance the cervid industry.
• Advocacy is Essential: The PDFA’s participation in the NADEFA Fly-In ensures the cervid industry’s voice shapes federal policies, and funding these trips is critical to maintaining that presence.
• CWD Focus: The PDFA is advocating for sustained Cervid Health Program funding and seed funding for the CWD Research and Management Act to address gaps in combating CWD.
• Collaboration Builds Strength: Partnerships with groups like the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation bolster bipartisan support for cervid industry initiatives.
• Your Voice Matters: Every call to elected officials amplifies our impact, and PDFA leadership is ready to support members in understanding the issues.
Respectfully,
Glenn Dice & Josh Newton
As modern society began to unfold and industrial food production evolved, the dependency of many on the hunter-gatherer lifestyle faded and hunting transitioned from a necessity to a popular interest and hobby.
Fast forward a few thousand years, without proper regulations in place, utilization of our wildlife species drove many to the brink of extinction. The most notable case is that of the whitetail deer, arguably the most popular big game animal on the planet. With population numbers reaching record lows, deer were nearly eradicated!
Thankfully, the 20th century pioneers of modern-day hunting and conservation, such as Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt and Aldo Leopold, recognized the importance of North America’s natural resources. Thus, was born an alternative to the exploitation model that was occurring, the North American Model of Conservation. While the evolution of this model was developed and implemented, one core tenant stood above the rest: Scientific Management of Wildlife. The best science available will be used as a base for informed decision-making in wildlife management. It’s important to note that management objectives are developed to support the species, not individual animals. With common vision, those involved forged the way for conservation as we know it today.
On the brink of extinction, landowners, ranchers, biologists and conservationists set out to protect deer from total decimation. Funding initiatives, land designations, bag limits, translocations and many other efforts began. Despite all the challenges that arose, including drought, habitat loss and disease, their efforts were ultimately successful and the deer population began to rebound.
However, in 1967, a new threat arose, this time from beyond the influence of hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. A Colorado-based government research facility first identified Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Since 1967 CWD has spread to 34 US states, several Canadian Provinces and multiple countries around the globe threatening long-term health of cervid populations. With limited tools, researchers began exploring this prion disease from many aspects. Some, focused on identification, others studied the prions themselves. A smaller group took a pragmatic approach looking into our history to find potential answers.
Our nation’s early settlers raised sheep and goats across our beautiful landscapes. As time passed, a disease known as scrapie was identified in Europe in the 1700’s and later in the USA in the 1940’s. This discovery of what some today call a “close cousin” to CWD marked the beginning of the prion livestock disease journey. Fortunately, with advancements in science and technology, a genetics-based solution was discovered. It was realized that sheep had certain genetic markers that made them more resistant to being infected with scrapies. Through the implementation of this gene-marker technology, the sheep industry has been successful at eradicating scrapies from their herds across North America. This begged the question: Could the CWD crisis be resolved by looking at our past scientific success with scrapies?
Over the past decade, renowned geneticist and Professor at Texas A&M University, Dr. Christopher Seabury, executed a novel research project. His groundbreaking peer-reviewed research was released in April 2020. Dr. Seabury mapped the entire genome of the white-tailed deer in relation to CWD susceptibility. 200,000 genetic markers were identified to aid in unlocking the answers to CWD. After further refinement, a commercially available 50,000-marker testing array, known as Chronic Wasting Disease-Genomic Predictive System (CWD-GPS) was developed and released for utilization across the country. This revolutionary technology provides a simple and efficient result, a Genomic Estimated Breeding Value (GEBV), of the tested animal. This GEBV represents the animal’s durability or susceptibility to CWD.
As part of the research and development of Accurate Genomic Predictions for Chronic Wasting Disease in U.S. White-Tailed Deer, Dr. Seabury completed his work with a United States Department of Agriculture double-blind study. USDA supplied genetic material from hundreds of whitetail deer for analysis using CWD-GPS. Upon completion Dr. Seabury provided USDA with his results. He was able to achieve an 81% accuracy rate for which animals had CWD and which did not. These results yielded unprecedented optimism from hunters and deer farmers alike.
Currently, the most popular management strategy among wildlife agencies is to drastically reduce populations where disease has been discovered to limit the prevalence and spread. However, the adoption and widespread implementation of Dr. Seabury’s technology may provide a more effective, permanent solution to the long-term management of CWD and its eventual suppression in both public and private whitetail herds.
The preservation of the white-tailed deer is something worth fighting for. Hunters and whitetail enthusiasts relish the challenge to save this species. Amongst this group of conservationists, deer farmers and private deer managers have emerged as willing partners in the whitetail conservation story. In fact, private deer managers and farmers are already actively utilizing this technology to facilitate the production of CWD resistant animals in their herds.
These existing farms and ranches are ideal locations for the implementation of Dr. Seabury’s CWD-GPS technology. It’s possible that these working properties hold the key to unlocking what nearly every wildlife agency has been yearning for: a long-term solution to CWD. Hunters, deer farmers, private deer managers, wildlife agencies, conservation groups, and our state and federal governing bodies all have the responsibility to consider incorporating this genetic technology into policy programs that offer potential to reduce the negative impacts of CWD and ultimately conserve the North American whitetail deer population. By reflecting on and mirroring the collaborations of the 20th century conservation movements, Pennsylvania stakeholders can lead the way and help bring an end to CWD.
Authored by: Jarrid Barry, Powder Ridge Outfitters & Josh Newton, The Deer Wizard
By Jaden Hitchner, Littlestown High School Senior
Choosing a career might seem like a far-off decision for most 17-year-olds, but for me, it’s already a journey I’m excited to start. While many of my friends are thinking about college majors or first jobs, I’ve set my sights on something a bit different: becoming a successful deer farmer. Here’s why I’m so passionate about this unique path.
Ever since I was little, I’ve been fascinated by animals and have loved spending time outdoors. Deer, in particular, have always intrigued me with their grace and beauty. I’ve spent countless hours watching them in the wild, amazed by their movements and behaviors. Becoming a deer farmer would allow me to work closely with these incredible animals every day, which is like a dream come true for someone who loves nature as much as I do.
I’ve always been interested in how we can live more sustainably and treat the planet better. Deer farming is a way to combine my love for animals with my passion for the environment. It’s an opportunity to learn and practice farming that is both ethical and sustainable. I want to be part of an industry that respects animals and takes care of the land. By doing this, I can make a positive difference and set an example for others about the importance of sustainability.
“Deer farming combines so many of the things I care about: animals, nature, sustainability, community, and hard work”
I know that farming isn’t easy. It takes a lot of hard work, patience, and problem-solving skills. But that’s part of what makes it so appealing to me. I’m ready for the challenge. I believe that facing these challenges head-on will help me grow as a person, teaching me resilience and perseverance. There’s something incredibly rewarding about working hard and seeing the results, like a healthy, thriving herd of deer.
Deer farming is exciting because it isn’t just about raising deer; it’s about exploring different markets and opportunities. Whether it’s selling to trophy hunting ranches, breeder farms, or venison processing facilities, there are many ways to be successful. Each market has its own unique needs and challenges, and I love the idea of learning how to meet those demands. It’s like solving a big puzzle, and I’m excited to figure out the best ways to run a successful farm.
One of the things I look forward to most is being able to contribute to my community. Deer farming can create jobs and support local businesses, like those that supply feed or provide veterinary services. By starting a deer farm, I can help strengthen my local economy and be a part of something bigger than myself. Plus, I’d love to share what I learn with others, maybe even teaching younger kids about farming and wildlife conservation.
At 17, I’m at a point in my life where I’m figuring out what I’m passionate about and what kind of life I want to lead. Deer farming combines so many of the things I care about: animals, nature, sustainability, community, and hard work. It’s a path that feels right for me and one that I’m excited to pursue. I know it might not be the usual choice for someone my age, but it’s my choice, and I’m eager to see where it takes me.
Deciding to become a deer farmer isn’t just about choosing a job; it’s about choosing a way of life that aligns with my passions and values. It’s about working with animals, caring for the environment, and building something meaningful that can benefit others. As I look ahead to the future, I’m excited to start this journey and to see what I can achieve as a successful deer farmer.
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1. We encourage producers to register for access to the Pennsylvania Diagnostic Laboratory System (PADLS Online) to be able to view test results and pay their bill. Go to https://www.padlsonline.pa.gov
2. 30 free microchips per participant. The initial order for microchips was quickly distributed. We are working on a contract with a company for a large order of microchips. We are keeping a list of requests currently. Once the microchips are received the orders will be filled. Requests for microchips can be sent to ddilling@pa.gov.
3. Predictive Genetics Cooperative Agreement includes Genetic Estimated Breeding Value (GEBV) testing and the Replacement Stock Stipend Program. There is still money left in this cooperative agreement but will likely be exhausted quickly. This Cooperative Agreement will end once the funds are exhausted.
4. Depopulation and Indemnification Cooperative Agreement still has funds and is set to expire September 30, 2025.
5. The availability for future cooperative agreements from USDA has not been announced. PDA is planning to submit proposals if the opportunity is open.
Any questions please contact:
Dawn Dilling, CVT | Cervid Health Program Specialist
PA Department of Agriculture | Bureau Of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services 2301 North Cameron Street | Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: 717.443.1183
ddilling@pa.gov
The Pennsylvania General Assembly is just about through the first quarter of the two-year legislative session. All bills have until the end of the session, November 30th, 2026, to get through the legislative process and across the Governor’s desk.
Two special elections were held at the end of March:
• House: Representative Matt Gergely (D-Allegheny) passed away in January and left a vacancy in the 35th House district seat. Dan Goughnour of McKeesport won the seat during the Special Election on March 25th.
• Senate: Senator Ryan Aument (R-Lancaster) resigned to work for U.S. Senator Dave McCormick, leaving a vacancy in the 26th Senate district seat. In a major unexpected shake-up, Democrat James Malone won the seat. He is the first Democratic State Senator from Lancaster since 1889.
The new ratios in the House and Senate are as follows:
• House: 102 Democrats; 101 Republicans
• Senate: 27 Republicans; 23 Democrats.
Democrats maintain a slim majority in the House and Republicans maintain a slightly less comfortable majority in the Senate.
Below are some committee chairs of interest to PDFA:
• Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs:
o Majority Chair Elder Vogel (R-Beaver)
o Minority Chair Judy Schwank (D-Berks)
• Senate Game & Fisheries:
o Majority Chair Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland)
o Minority Chair James Malone (D-Lancaster)
• House Agriculture & Rural Affairs:
o Majority Chair Eddie Day Pashinski (D-Luzerne)
o Minority Chair Dan Moul (R-Adams)
• House Game & Fisheries:
o Majority Chair Anita Kulik (D- Allegheny)
o Minority Chair Dave Maloney (R-Berks)
In February, Governor Josh Shapiro provided his 2025-26 budget address and corresponding proposal.
It was a $51.3 billion spending plan, a 7.5% increase over last year’s budget. Once again, it did not include any increases to the personal income tax (PIT) rates or sales & use (S&U) tax rates. However, to help offset the state’s current $3.4 billion operating deficit, the Governor proposed the legalization and taxation of recreational marijuana, taxed at 20%, and skill games, taxed at 52%. The projected revenue from both recreational marijuana and skill games in the first fiscal year (if passed) would be just shy of $1 billion.
The Independent Fiscal Office projects the state’s operating deficit to increase from $3.4 billion to $6 billion by next year.
In addition, the Governor again called for an increase in minimum wage from $7.25/hour to $15/hour by January 1, 2026.
The legislature has a constitutional deadline for passing a balanced budget by June 30th. We expect legislators to begin more formal discussions and internal negotiations about the final budget package at the beginning of June.
We continue to monitor for any bills that could potentially harm the industry, as well as for bills that could support industry growth. Our firm coordinates directly with the PDFA legislative committee to review the bills introduced and determine levels of engagement (support/oppose/amend/neutral).
So far this session (since January 1st), over 2,000 bills have been introduced.
As you know, the annual Cornucopia event was held in February at the Capitol. This was the same day as the Governor’s budget address. Several PDFA board members attended and set up a table in the main rotunda. It was another opportunity for general good publicity and education for legislators. We’ll keep you apprised of any upcoming events of interest.
In April, Josh Newton came to Harrisburg for a round of meetings in the Capitol. We met with legislators and staff from the following offices and provided industry updates:
• House Agriculture Committee Minority Chair Dan Moul (R-Adams);
• House Game Committee Chair Majority Chair Anita Kulik (D-Allegheny);
• Senate Game Committee Chair Minority Chair Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh); and
• Senate Game Committee Chair Majority Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland).
We also had a follow-up virtual meeting with the PA Game Commission (PGC). We initially met with PGC in August 2024 to discuss Dr. Chris Seabury’s CWD-Genomic Predictive System (GPS) and how it can be potentially utilized to assist with CWD management in the wild herds.
We are continuing those conversations and building working relationships with new staff at the Commission.
On Thursday, May 1st, John Ervin Stoltzfus and his family graciously hosted the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee for an educational session and tour of his facility.
We were fortunate to have Dr. Chris Seabury in attendance. He provided an in-depth presentation on his CWD-GPS and its value for both the farmed and wild whitetail deer herds.
Several legislators and many staff members attended including:
1. House Ag Committee Majority Chairman Eddie Day Pashinski (D-Luzerne)
2. Representative Tom Jones (R-Lebanon)
3. Representative Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry)
4. Representative Michael Stender (R-Northumberland)
5. Destiny Zeiders (House D Executive Director)
6. Will Hughes (House D Research)
7. Paula Hunter (House D Legislative Assistant)
8. Nate Clark (House R Executive Director)
9. Reber Testerman (Rep Bryan Cutler’s office)
10. Angie Eichelberger (Senator Scott Martin’s office)
11. Priscilla Eberly (Rep Dave Zimmerman’s office)
Events like this help:
• Educate our state’s lawmakers who never had the opportunity to visit a deer farm;
• Provide a more robust understanding of the industry, its current regulations and obstacles; and
• Build positive relationships with the people who may have to vote on future issues that would directly impact the industry (good or bad).
Without knowing you personally, having access to you as a resource, or understanding the deer farming industry overall, how could legislators make informed decisions? These tours are a critical component of legislative success.
Special thanks to John and his family for their hospitality!
As always, please feel free to contact our office with any questions or concerns. We look forward to continuing to represent you in the 2025-26 legislative session.
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If you would like your farm or business featured on our business card pages, email digital pdf file or scanned image (must be readable resolution) of your business card to: Tess Stevenson: office@pdfa.com
This gives PDFA members a way to reach out to one another for services and to buy or sell deer! There may be limited pages for business cards, overflow would be placed in the next issue and cards will be rotated each quarter.
By: Gail Veley • Sponsored by Whitetails of Louisiana
It was Halloween night a few years ago, and the considerably long and scenic road to Elam Woods Whitetails in Baskin, Louisiana never saw any trick or treaters. A storm was rolling in, dark and rumbling. As crashes of thunder and streaks of lightening illuminated the surroundings, Ben and Krystal, two adult children of Elam Woods Owner Bill Holdman, spotted something moving across the front lawn. “Dad, we have a trick or treater,” they both exclaimed. “Finally.”
As Holdman opened the front door to investigate, he didn’t find a trick or treater, but rather, a five-monthold buck fawn that had wandered out of its pen. “We named him Gray Ghost,” Holdman said. While naming deer can have a more lighthearted and humerus side to it, a unique name may help people long remember your farm or the buck. Having bucks with unique names can also “help promote a lineage and genetic line and can even give a real boost to a certain line,” said Henry Woodard of Woodard Whitetails in Glasglow, Kentucky.
Woodard, who purchased the infamous buck Gladiator as a mere 63” yearling in 2004, couldn’t have known then that the little buck, named so after the movie Gladiator, would “blow up” at two and go on to sire many more great producers with names such as Gladiator II, Gladiator Supreme, Gladiator XL and Gladiator Select. Owning Gladiator proved to be extremely profitable for Woodard and provided the backbone to carry this head-turning lineage forward. Semen straws sold quickly. Later,
Gladiator was bought by Lone Hollow Whitetails where he lived to be 16.
“It was different back then when Gladiator was on the scene,” Woodard said. “CWD wasn’t the big issue it is now. We had DNA and parentage testing and didn’t have to worry about CWD. Still, Gladiator was an ‘SK’ with a -3.78 GEBV. When you get a buck out there for promotion and give him an iconic name, once they have solid production on the ground you are at whole different level.”
Having bucks with unique names “has helped us when placing magazine ads,” Holdman explained. “We had an ad with a buck named Kisatchie, after Kisatchie National Forest here in Louisiana. In the ad he was standing in the middle of tall pine trees. We had another buck named Cotton Picker and had him standing in the middle of a cottonfield in his ad. We found it’s been an effective way to promote them.” At Elam Woods, deer are often named after places in Louisiana, country music legends or songs. Some of their current breeding bucks include Twitty, Easy Touch, Slow hands and Heated Rush. “Those names caught on really well,” Holdman said. “Everybody knows who they are.”
Patriotic names
and names of songs also often work well to do a deer “justice” and therefore make them more memorable. The best buck ever raised by Woodard, called Louisville Slugger, was impressive even as a yearling, and named after the wellknown baseball bat company. “I thought it was iconic and not easily forgotten,” Woodard said. “We also have Mr. Incredible after the movie ‘The Incredibles’ and he had two sons, Dash and Jack.” However, no buck, no matter its name, is worth anything unless they are registered with NADR. “If someone is able to look up a buck on NADR, and think that will work on their farm, they will more than likely be interested in him,” Holdman said.
In addition, having a buck who will raise the bar for the deer industry and essentially out-produce himself, pass his genes along and also be useful for outcrossing, is what will make him truly great. “You don’t see that with every deer,” Woodard concluded. “Having that will certainly get you noticed.”
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All advertisers that are published in our 2025 state associations magazines will have the opportunity to place a single Buck update photo in this September Showcase Book.
Reservation for space and buck info will be due no later than August 12th, 2025. If you have an existing picture ready to go, that will also be due at that time. If you would like to send in a last minute photo of your buck, the cutoff date is September 1st by 8am CST. Placement will be in order of first come first serve. Printing and mailing will start September 4th and be in hand between September 16th-20th. Just in time for semen sales getting ready for Breeding Season.
These will be mailed to Breeders and Ranch members of the 18 state associations we service.
(More information will be mailed out to all current advertisers closer to the date)
Cost: $180.00 each 1/4 page ad or 4 for $700.00 (Pre-register and we will contact you for further information)
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By: Gail Veley • Sponsored by the Kansas Alternative Livestock Association
Early, non-symptomatic detection of CWD in a whitetail herd could become as simple as drawing blood, thanks to a revolutionary diagnostic test currently being developed by Dream Genomics. Based out of Northbrook Illinois, Dream Genomics is a newly developed visionary biotech firm started in 2023, whose energy and efforts are fully invested in the “Discovery Phase” of developing a reliable, ultimately fool-proof and scientifically recognized CWD detection blood test. Leading the charge for Dream Genomics is Dr. Gary Pusateri, CEO and Founder, Michael Falduto, Chief Technology Officer and Founder as well as Dr. Scott Magnuson, Chief Scientific Officer and Founder.
Along with developing a reliable test, are the challenges of buying equipment to continue the research along with obtaining adequate
numbers of positive CWD samples. Dream Genomics is actively searching for sponsors and donors in the form of corporations, deer associations and private individuals to continue on this quest.
NADeFA and The Cervid Livestock Foundation (CLF) have donated substantial seed money to Dream Genomics, in an effort to keep the research ball rolling and to help purchase testing plates or “chips” as they are commonly called.
Chips, an array that looks at all the genes in a deer’s genome and measures the gene expression via profiling using RNA, fully measures a deer’s response which creates a “bio-profile” for early detection. This technology could perhaps also be used to “stage” the disease in the fact that it will be specifically used at the front end of detection, and not the back end.
Unlike old traditional testing methods which examine CWD prions in already infected organs, this new test is being designed to preemptively find CWD in a singularly fashion, before symptoms develop and before others in a herd are also affected. “Their progress is amazing,” said NADeFA President Shawn Schafer. “This could completely change everything in the industry as we know it right now. Gone may be the days of five-year quarantines or repeatedly extracted rectal samples.”
Resounding in the deer industry is the common goal to eradicate CWD and to develop a minimally invasive diagnostic test, explained Dr. Pusateri. “Once adequate project funding has been established and
enough positive samples have been acquired, Dream Genomics can move towards biological confirmation that our test is accurate,” he said. “We strongly believe that we can reach our goal of making this real and attainable.” Anyone interested in donating towards Dream Genomics research, please contact Dr. Pusateri at his office at 847-291-9602 or his cell phone at 715-891-7878 or email him at gpusateri@dreamgx.com. You can also check out the website at www.dreamgx.com.
Deliciously marinated grilled venison kabobs – the perfect summer grilling recipe for your venison steak or tenderloin. Pair them with your favorite vegetables and you have a quick and easy weeknight wild game dinner.
• 1 lb. venison tenderloin tips or sirloin steak cut into chunks
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup liquid aminos or soy sauce
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
• 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 8 oz. whole mushrooms
• 32 oz. bag mini sweet peppers
1. Combine the olive oil, liquid aminos, Worcestershire, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl in a bowl and whisk together.
2. Add the tenderloin tips to the marinade and let marinate in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes.
3. Preheat the grill to medium heat or 350 degrees F.
4. After the marinating time, remove the tenderloin tips and place them on their own skewer, separate from the veggies.
5. Add the sweet peppers and whole mushrooms to the skewers. Tip: keep veggies on their own skewer to allow correct cooking time for both the veggies and the steak.
6. Grill the tenderloin tips until they reach medium-rare – about 130-135 degrees F. Remove from grill.
7. Grill the veggies until soft and tender. Remove from grill and serve immediately.
8. Serve with your favorite steak dipping sauce.
By: Gail Veley • Sponsored by The Pennsylvania Deer Farmers Association
Early on in the start of each new year, Amy Stefanowicz takes inventory of everything she’ll need for the upcoming spring. Fawning season and the expectation of 54 fawns might be a few months away, but then again, it’s as though it’s right around the corner. Bottles, nipples. Check. Fawn paste, probiotics, goat’s milk, puppy training pads, cleaning supplies. Check, check, check. Known for her expertise in successfully raising calm and well-acclimated deer, Amy and her husband Jason of Awesome Whitetails in Middlebury, Pennsylvania may have the science of raising fawns perfected as this year marks their fifth season. In addition to meticulously managing a fawn’s health and immune system, Amy believes acclimating them to outside stimulus is just as important. Given that deer generally become comfortable with specific individuals, she plays a radio 24/7 inside the barn to get them used to strange noises and voices. “I’ve found this really helps them to not overreact if someone new comes around,” Amy said.
However, the most pressing initial issue is a fawn’s intake of colostrum within 12 hours of birth. Good, diligent mamas and babies that latch on pave the way for the next steps Amy takes. After each doe fawn (and struggling buck fawn) intakes sufficient colostrum, they are pulled and moved into a fawn facility where they spend up to three weeks isolated inside a 2 x 3 feet durable polymer box complete with drainable rubber (piglet) flooring, allowing urine and droppings to fall into a black tray beneath the flooring, covered by a puppy pad. Unlike wood that may allow germs to soak in and remain active and risky, Amy knows plastic does not do that and is much easier to clean. This can ensure a healthier fawn, one that will be introduced to other healthy fawns.
Sometimes fawns may need more intensive care and if so, may spend time in a bedroom or dog crate inside the house, until they are strong and healthy enough to be in the official fawn barn. Building up their strength and immunities also involves the careful administration of vaccines, so as to not puncture their fragile skin. Next, ear tags are attached and microchips inserted. Inside each 2 x 3 fawn box Amy also places a small bowl of natural dirt to softly and safely introduce them to their eventual life outside in the deer pens, which usually occurs after week three. “Unless you have a jumper,” Amy, 46, explained. “They might need to go outside sooner.”
Amy’s bottle-feeding regimen includes a combination of goat’s milk and red cap milk, given at 6 a.m., 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. for four weeks, followed by two feedings from week five until week nine, when henceforth bottles are offered merely once a day. After 13 weeks, fawns fully transition to solid food and water. Through this micro-management system, Amy has gained a reputation as being somewhat of an expert on the process of raising healthy, calm and well-acclimated deer. Her advice has even been sought out by numerous others in the industry.
“Jason and I just firmly believe in our process,” Amy said. “We feel it’s worth it in the long run and have found our deer are more ready to face whatever may come as they grow into healthy mature adults.”
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