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KEDA members and DEER family, I hope everyone’s summer is going well. We had a great KEDA Summer Picnic at Timber Hills Lake Ranch. The board wants to thank Joe Bisogno for his hospitality. We had some great speakers and a bit of fun. Thanks to everyone who made time to come and visit. We want to welcome to the Board of Directors Jake Lamb. He and his wife, Lacee and family live in Saint George Kansas. They are new deer famers but want to be active in the association. Thank you Jake for stepping up! Fall is rapidly approaching, time to sell Bucks and get ready for breeding season. Time is flying! Hope to see everyone at Tri-State in March. Remember… Change starts with 1. KansasPresidentKarlaSincerely,KretschmerElkandDeer Association
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9. Never trim too close to the pedicle (located at the base of the skull) where antlers grow from, as this can cause irreparable damage and perhaps cause antlers to not grow again.
8. Should cauterizing of blood vessels be necessary, use a hot blade or searing knife and banding system to act as a tourniquet to stop bleeding. This might be safer and more sterile than inserting objects such as toothpicks into the blood vessel to stop bleeding and may also reduce the possibility of infection. However, Kaplan feels toothpicks work tremendously well and has never had an issue or infection as a result of using them.
aving everything you possibly think you might need makes the job of trimming antlers infinitely easier and more efficient, explains Kris Rothchild of All In Whitetails deer farm in Eros, Louisiana. Safety is the Number One reason any deer farmer makes the decision to trim antlers, as the rut season approaches. While any buck may look impressive sporting 500-inch antlers, “we don’t need him with 500 inches of antlers hurting us,” Rothchild emphasized. “We cut antlers because another we don’t want a deer getting gored or a person getting injured,” she
3. Make sure all of your tools are operational, well-maintained and inspected before use.
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it’s a scheduled hard antler trim in late fall or a trim while in velvet due to injury or infection, all scenarios require extreme preparedness, Rothchild said. In addition to her job as a registered nurse, Rothchild, 44, has assisted veterinarians such as Dr. Lauren Harper in trimming antlers on various deer farms in Louisiana. Because of her medical knowledge and experience, Rothchild offers the following advice for optimum safety as well as efficiency:
Should a deer farmer be facing a situation where antlers could jeopardize the health or safety of a herd, “I would not risk the life of one of my prized bucks to save an antler,” Kris explained. “Realize he produces more for your farm than what he grows on his head. That’s a wise rule to live by with your deer.” Kaplan agrees and echoes her sentiments. “If you have any thought there is an antler infection they have to come off. You will always be better off acting quickly and not having future problems or issues,” he said.
5. Determine beforehand how long the deer may be down and choose the proper sedation medication (such as BAM for shorter periods or a combination of medetomidine and ketamine “MK” for longer periods).
THE ART OF ANTLER TRIMMING
4. Have a large bucket of ice water, two bath towels and alcohol and help keep the temperature of the deer within the minimum range during the entire process. Never trim antlers on a day above 78 degrees.
2. Never plan on antler cutting to be a real “quick fix.” Always be prepared to take your time.
1. Have someone else there to assist you and ensure your safety. Never handle deer alone.
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6. Ensure you have the proper amount of CO2 for your dart guns, the proper darts and any medications you plan on using such as antibiotics. In addition, make sure all of your vaccines are ready to go. 7. Never enter a pen without a good saw with a fresh blade. Always have a backup blade as well. (Josh Kaplan of Golden Ranch Whitetails in Gheens, Louisiana prefers to use a reciprocating saw with a steel blade as he feels it can cut through anything very fast.)
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13TRI-STATE 2022 MISSOURI ASSOCIATIONDEER-BOD’SWWW.MISSOURIDEERASSOCIATION.COM EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DIRECTORS Matt Kirchner (‘22) President Missouri Whitetails 29158 Hwy. C Alexandria, MO 63430 mkirchner32@gmail.com660-341-0554 Amy Nold (‘23) Vice President Nold Farms LLC 51 SW 1501 RD Urich, MO Henry 64788 noldfarmsllc@yahoo.com660-492-0215 Racheal Monnig (‘24) Secretary / Treasurer Monnig Whitetails 14631 Cedar Ridge Ave Salisbury, MO 65281 monnig.whitetails@yahoo.com660-413-1254 AccountingPeckinpaughAmanda MDA Accounting Department PO Box 1141, Marion IL 62959 comaccounting@missourideerassociation.fax:618-993-3618855-222-6027 Jerry Campbell (‘24) Missouri Whitetails RR 11 Box 121A Alexandria, MO 63430 jcdeerfarm@gmail.com847-778-8327 Sean Combs (‘24) Tall Tine Whitetail Ranch 697 Blackjack Trail Mountain Home, AR 72653 sean@mallardresort.com870-450-2736 Donald Hill (‘24) Oak Creek Whitetail Ranch 178 Oak Creek Ln Bland, MO donald@oakcreekwhitetailranch.com573-943-664465014 Bradley Puff (‘23) High Adventure Ranch 308 Mikel Ave St. Louis, MO 63043 bpuff@highadventureranch.com314-578-4590 Garrett Westfall (‘24) Double G Ranch Whitetails 12602 doublegwestfall@gmail.com816-806-9905Liberty,SummersetteMO64068 missourideerassociation.com Like us on Facebook! Missouri Deer Association
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RED RIDGE WHITETAILS AND CERVID SOLUTIONS
Lena and Gianna
By: Gail Veley Red Ridge Whitetails is more to Operations Manager Josh Newton than just a place to raise and sell deer. At the end of the day, the farm is a representation of all that is good about the deer industry. From the development, breeding and raising of quality seed stock for hunting ranches, to the practice of superior animal husbandry to the promotion of private land management and conservation, Newton’s goal is to help the industry as a whole to thrive and prosper. And he wants the governing bodies in his state, as well as in other states, to know how diligently deer farmers work to improve the health and vitality of whitetails in many facets including the potential eradication of CWD. Yet, there are moments when Newton relaxes, however brief and cherished those moments might be on the peaceful and lush 10-acre farm in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Then, he just simply enjoys his deer and his role as a father to his young daughters Lena, 5, and Gianna, 2. Watching them interact with fawns alongside his wife Lisa, 37, reminds him of how it all started. For this, Newton is grateful for the other lessons offered through deer farming. “The real lesson is the life itself,” Newton, 41, shared. “And whether we like it or not the reality is that life does exist and (the deer) depend on you. Sadly, some do die. But these experiences create a normal traditional value mindset and animals are a great conduit for that.”
STRIVING TO REPRESENT THE DEER INDUSTRY IN A POSITIVE LIGHT
Creating the desire to raise deer started in 1999 when Josh was 17 and visited his uncle’s deer farm for the first time.
Within moments of being there, what stirred in his soul was something he couldn’t ignore. He bought his first deer and never looked back. Through working on the farm and learning a vast majority of relevant management skills, he eventually became the operations manager of Red Ridge Whitetails in 2006 after a fateful encounter and subsequent three-hour conversation with the owner. Today, Newton might be considered a walking encyclopedia or a beacon of information on whatever subject pertaining to whitetails you want to discuss. His never-ending drive to represent the industry and continually learn also extends to his role as President of the Pennsylvania Deer Farmer’s Association. His education didn’t always come easily or happen overnight. It evolved after Newton’s worst and ultimately best experience at Red Ridge Whitetails. After the heartbreak and exasperation of watching close to 20 fawns die within three weeks in 2008, Newton vowed “never again.” Through his grief and resolve, Cervid Solutions, a company dedicated to providing cervid specific vaccines as well as health management protocols, was founded and today ensures that all deer at Red Ridge (and other farms) live the healthiest lives possible. By using Cervid Solutions as the foundation for putting prevention through herd health at the forefront of the farm’s daily operations, and limiting the number of deer per acre, Red Ridge stays poised to continue setting a good example to others. They are proud to raise typical deer from the likes of Roman, Rango, Legion, Big Fuzz, Two Big and Artisan among several more. Providing preserves and ranches with big-bodied, hearty, classic, genetically viable typical stocker bucks remains a steadfast goal. Their herd, numbering close to 50, are all DNA certified and registered and also GEBV tested for CWD susceptibility.
“The whitetail industry for me always has been, and will continue to be, my labor of love,” Newton said. “Through Cervid Solutions, I can always provide the best health tools for Red Ridge Whitetails and for a multitude of other like-minded deer farmers.” Roman- sheds (200 inch 4x4)
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21TRI-STATE 2022 WHITETAILS OF OKLAHOMAWWW.WHITETAILSOFOKLAHOMA.COMBOD’S EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DIRECTORS Chris PresidentEzell Dangerous Whitetails of Oklaho 7134ma W. 420 Rd Chelsea, OK chrisezell@rocketmail.com918-697-538974016 Tommy Gleason Vice President Deer Creek Whitetails 571 Lone Oak Rd W Hartshorne, OK 74547 tomgleason6@yahoo.com918-424-5293 Larry TreasurerArmstrong Armstrong Whitetails 689 Whitetail Ridge Skiatook, OK critter6634@gmail.com.918-639-695174070 Meagan E. Lewis Secretary Antlers Trophy Whitetails 1899 E CR 1980 ANTLERS, OK mjlewis2020@icloud.com979-864-773274523 Mike Charlton Riverbend Trophy Whitetails 3616 Boston Pool Rd. Hominy, OK 918-430-5484Mkbs5484@icloud.com74035 Tim Condict Double T Whitetail Ranch 23455 FR A51 Hodgen, OK tim@dbcdeer.com214-549-996375069 Shawn Horton 368145 E 980 Rd Boley, Ok shorton1965@yahoo.com214-842-946274829 Barry Reed 836 E 480 Pryor, OK barryreed7@aol.com918-798-188774361 Joe Smith 14421 Buggy I Jones, OK 405-696-388073049 Visit our NEW Updated Website!! 2022 renewals are now due. To continue receiving these quarterly magazines, ONLY paid members will receive the upcoming issues
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The site of blood on a buck’s antler should mean one thing to any deer farmer. Drop everything and treat it. Whether treatment involves cutting the antlers or administering first aid in the form of antibiotics or topical ointments “don’t push it off until the next day,” said Joe Miller of Kentucky Whitetails, a 17-acre deer farm home to approximately 90 whitetails in Guthrie, Kentucky. “You can’t say ‘I will do it tomorrow.’ The possibility of serious problems or losing that buck to a blood infection is real.” Although not formally recognized as a predator in the traditional sense, flies can cause blood infections should they lay eggs in an untreated infected antler and maggots result. “If you can control the flies, you have a better chance of avoiding this,” offers Nathan Blosser of Blosser Whitetails, a 50-acre farm with close to 400 whitetail deer in Buffalo, Missouri. Miller and Blosser agree that feeding topical ivermectin on deer feed can be a good defense against maggots as well as a worthwhile proactive health measure. While injuries such as those caused from feeders or fencing can cause antler damage, shedding season also poses risks if antlers aren’t shed within a day, advised Miller, and recommends all deer farmers own a Callicrate Velvet Antler Bander to safely cut antlers and minimize bleeding for such occasions. “The bigger the antlers, the harder time they have shedding them,” said Miller, 65, a deer farmer since 1999. “If they aren’t shed in a day, flies can get in there and poison them. If so, we dart them when it’s cool, cut the antlers and clean them from the base and leave about three inches. Then we give a heavy dose of ivermectin and a shot of the long-lasting antibiotic Draxxin and sometimes a regular dose of penicillin on top of it. We also put caustic powder on the ends to help it heal faster. Some farmers like to burn the tips. We’ve never done that.” Congruently, Blosser, 56, has found in addition to using antibiotics, that Melaluca oil is excellent at deterring flies while penetrating into and cleaning antlers. He also uses Aluma Shield (used traditionally on wounds in horse hooves) that creates an aerosol bandage to protect from outside elements. Although both Blosser and Miller only see infected antlers less than a handful of times each year on their prospective farms, each had more cases earlier on in their deer farming careers.
Blosser uses this type of feeder on his deer farm
As a result, Miller, who prefers to raise typicals with a “little extra,” constructed a better feeder with 6 x 6 posts placed ten feet apart accompanied by eight or 10-inch PVC pipe after seeing the antler damage the original one had caused.
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“Now, if they jerk their head up, they won’t hit anything. Most of the time It’s the drop tines or more non-typical frames that can give you the biggest problems with catching or hitting things,” he added. Drop tines, combined with reaching under fencing to get to grass can be another major cause of antler damage, Blosser found, who also prefers to raise typicals with a “little extra.” “So don’t leave your deer in bare pens,” he said. “This type of prevention is the key to avoiding antler damage along with regularly observing your animals. If caught early enough, an antler infection can show improvement in one day. If not and the infection has become septic, it may take a buck as long as two weeks to be back to normal. Taking action early along with fly control is important in keeping your herd healthy.”
Lastly, no matter how bad you believe an antler infection is “you’ve always got to try and save them,” Miller said. “With all the time and effort put into raising them, it’s always worth trying.”
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Nationally, hunting is a multi-milliondollar industry responsible for substantial annual revenue. In 2021, revenue from hunting licenses was reported at $902,356,898, a $3 million increase from 2020. The top six states for issuing hunting licenses are typically Colorado at approximately $59 million followed by Texas at $47 million, Wisconsin at $41 million, Minnesota at $39 million, Pennsylvania at $37 million and Michigan also at $37 million. Even the tiny state of Rhode Island registered 26,690 hunters in 2021.
The most popular and number one animal to hunt is a whitetail deer followed by turkeys, elk and bear. While the interest in hunting is showing no signs of slowing down, without youth remaining interested in nature, hunting and the outdoors, subsequent decades may tell a different story. Vigilant deer farmers and preserve owners in Pennsylvania and in other states have a responsibility to ensure future generations embrace this same love, Glenn emphasized. “Being involved allows you to share your passion for the outdoors as well as collaborate on regulation development.
“Now whatever you do, don’t blow up Dad’s new decoy,” Glenn Dice affectionately told his young son Archer as they called in turkeys and waited during a spring 2021 hunt in their home state of Pennsylvania. When a big curious, striking gobbler checked out the decoy then stepped a few feet away, Archer, then 10, took his first shot ever as a hunter. Bingo. The victorious turkey hunt was followed by one in Florida this past spring and yet one more a month later back in Pennsylvania with another father and son. As the four eagerly waited in the cool predawn, competitive gobblers soon came running in, yet Archer appeared to hesitate. “Why aren’t you taking a shot?” Glenn whispered. “I don’t want to shoot your decoy,” Archer replied. Glenn quickly responded, “I don’t care about the decoy just shoot the darn turkey!” And with that, Archer’s aim was triumphant. He was the only one in the group to harvest anything that day.
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The three bullet shells responsible for harvesting those three turkeys, each inscribed with Archer’s name, are kept on Glenn’s desk. He’s not only thrilled that his son shares one of his favorite pastimes, he’s also proud of his love of nature and the outdoors. Sharing that pride along with Glenn is Jeff Graham, owner of Custom Pro Friction Calls and the man who taught Glenn to turkey hunt. After hearing about Archer’s first hunt, he surprised Glenn with a picture of Archer holding his first turkey, along with a personal inscription for Archer.
In sharing a love of the outdoors with Archer and his other young son Lincoln, 9, Glenn, 53, feels “it’s paramount to appreciate nature and spend time with them outside. There’s not a better morning than being out in the woods.
This enables us to enjoy year-round family-centered outdoor activities and to also be deer enthusiasts,” he said. “This involves working together as associations and staying abreast of current regulations and any proposed changes that affect us and standing up for our rights and practices of land ownership, management and stewardship.” While Archer is poised to perpetuate this philosophy, he has yet to hunt whitetail, partially due to the fact that they are raised on the family farm, Glenn Dice Farms in Chambersburg. However, he has expressed an interest in trying. After they explore whitetail hunting sometime in the near future in Pennsylvania, Glenn and Archer may plan a Utah vacation to hunt mule deer.
Glenn and Archer Dice
YOUTH HUNTING FUELING PASSION FOR THE OUTDOORS
By: Gail Veley • Sponsored by PDFA
It’s my favorite time of day.”
In the meantime, Glenn is working steadfast to maintain a constant presence in Washington on behalf of deer farmers, and to give back to an industry that has been so good to him and his family.
Step 6 Mix egg yolk and water together in a small bowl; brush tops of dough.
Step 7 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Continue baking until dough is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.
Step Preheat1 the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Prep: 30 mins Cook: 30 mins Total: 1 Servings:hr10 This is your basic beef Wellington adapted for venison. This venison Wellington is delicious and very easy but looks gourmet2tablespoons butter, divided, or as 1neededvenison backstrap, cut in half
Step 5 Unfold 1 puff pastry and place first piece of backstrap into the center. Bring sides of pastry together and pinch to seal. Repeat with second backstrap and remaining pastry. Place each into an ungreased baking dish.
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Step 3 Melt remaining butter in the pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Sauté until mushrooms are soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool. Step Spread4 thyme, salt, and pepper onto a large cutting board and roll backstrap halves in mixture to form a coating of herbs. Wrap each piece of backstrap in enough bacon to cover.
1 (10 ounce) package sliced fresh 1mushroomsmediumonion, diced 2 cloves garlic, diced ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Cook’s Note: Remember to take puff pastry package out of the refrigerator and follow package directions to thaw. If you forget, place individual pastries on a plate and microwave for 10 seconds. Remove and check. If not completely thawed, continue microwaving until thawed.
1 tablespoon ground thyme, or to taste salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 pound bacon, or as needed 1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon water, or as needed
Step 2 Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a hot pan over medium-high heat. Brown venison in hot butter, about 2 minutes per side. Set meat aside.
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White believes that groups such as Wander Woman Kansas play a role in the annual increase of women hunters. “I started this group to empower women and figured out along the way that there were so many opportunities,” she said. Before starting Wander Woman Kansas “I struggled and unless I had a man taking me around, I felt hesitant to take the initiative,” White added. “Being involved in Wander Woman enables you to have that comfort and space where you don’t have to be an expert to have access to the kinds of activities that we do. I know when we go to Joe’s place for our annual Deer Camp, we are never going to be disappointed. He hosts us because he believes in us and wants us to be successful. It’s very family oriented. Even my Dad participates as a guide.”
“It’s amazing to see how excited the women are after a hunt,” White said. As the evening bonfire is being built and marshmallow sticks are being gathered “they praise each other and help each other and become really good friends. You’d never know they didn’t know each other beforehand. It’s the most wonderful thing to watch.” Bisogno agrees and feels there is another wonderful thing about hunting that may often get overlooked. “There’s nothing political about the outdoors.”
Sponsored by KEDA Joe Bisogno checks the upcoming schedule at his deer hunting haven, Timber Hills Lake Ranch in Mapleton, Kansas, and a huge smile spreads across his face. Because during that particular week, he’s hosting women hunters. Not only that, women hunters who belong to Wander Women Kansas, a group specifically organized to encourage camaraderie and skill building among women while embracing the outdoors. While it may not be the only group of women hunters he clears his schedule for, it is one of his favorites. “A woman should not feel afraid to try something like hunting,” Bisogno explained. “They should not feel limited. It’s something that more and more women are doing.” While Bisogno, 41, enjoys spending time with hunters from all walks of life, men and women included, he personally feels women take instruction well and often times better than men, and often times are a better shot than a man. “And I really enjoy the first-time women hunters, too,” he Facilitatingadded.events such as these is Wander Woman Kansas Founder and Kansas native Jessica White, who, since 2018, has been organizing events designed specifically to bring women together for outdoor adventures. Among those adventures is not only hunting but fishing, kayaking, rappelling, hiking and paddleboarding, to name a few. Yet hunting is one experience that perhaps nurtures the most substantial personal growth among group participants. “Being outdoors at a place like Timber Hills Lake Ranch can be so peaceful,” White, 36 said. “When you are working really hard together, you bond in a different way and on the same level, too.” The adventure is frequently so profound that afterwards, some women volunteer to come back as guides. Yet camaraderiebuilding and confidence isn’t the only benefit of participating, as conservation and land numberincreaseseentheyearssaid.instead,thebuck,afterhuntershostingtheplaysmanagementabigpartinadvantageofwomenwhoaren’tabigtrophybutwhowantexperienceBisognoThroughtheinhispartofcountry,he’samarkedintheofwomen
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hunters. “It used to be about 90% men and 10% women,” he said. “Now it’s about 70% to 30% but in states like Arkansas it’s definitely 50-50.”
