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2023-2024 IDEFA Board of Directors

President

John Stoltzfus

5 Star Genetics

5835 N 1000 W

Shipshewana, IN 46565

Phone: (574) 596-2347 jdwhitetails@gmail.com

Vice president

Lester Eicher

Springfield Whitetails

14905 Springfield Ct Rd Grabill, IN 46741

Cell: (260) 341-3614 springfieldwts@gmail.com

Secretary/Treasurer

Earl Hershberger

Clear Creek Whitetails

6960 W 200 N

Shipshewana, IN 46565

Cell: (260) 350-3506

Fax: (260) 768-4761 earlcvpg@yahoo.com

Director

Heath Alexander

Forgotten Mile Whitetails

6675 W 500 N

Pennville, IN 47369

Cell: (260) 341-7296

Email: thaeh80@gmail.com

Director

Derek Borkholder

Pine Creek Deer Farm

2877 Birch Rd

Bremen, IN 46506

Cell: (574) 248-0322

Email: tagouttech@gmail.com

Director

Nelson Miller

Antler Ridge Whitetails

71396 CR 25

New Paris, IN 46553

Cell: (574) 312-1349

Fax: (574) 538-2105 nelmiller26@gmail.com

Director

Dr. Darryl Ragland, DVM, Phd

625 Harrison St

West Lafayette, IN 47907

Home: (765) 494-3234

Cell: (765) 418-5673 raglandd@purdue.edu

Director

David Schwartz

Shallow Pond Whitetails

3990 N 675 W Shipshewana, IN 46565

Cell: (260) 336-1687 shallowpondwts@gmail.comt

Director

Jerry Schwartz

Countryside Whitetails

10852 W 900 N

Bourbon, IN 46504

Cell: (574) 907-9457

Fax: (574) 546-0390

**Erica Bratton (574) 220-5652 ~ indianadeer@gmail.com

Hunting Preserve/Legislative

Chair: Committee: 2 spots available

Public Relations

Chair: Committee: 1 spot available

Audit/Ethics & Bylaws

Chair: Co-Chair:

Director

Cletus Bontrager

Twin Maple Deer Farm

8820 W 050 N Shipshewana, IN 46565

Phone: (260) 768-4284

Director

Tom Kellems

Whitetail Ridge, LLC

6273 Saint Joe Cemetery Rd

Tell City, IN 47986

Cell: (812) 686-6055 whitetailridge21@gmail.com

Director

Rober Yoder

Cedar Road Deer Farm

6664 Cedar Rd

Bremen, IN 46506

Phone: (574) 646-2504 byoder@hardwoodinterior.com

Fundraisers/Summer Picnic

Chair: Co-Chair: Member Relations: Erica Bratton

Food: Comittee: 8 spots available

Budget Committee

Chair: Committee: 2 spots available

IDAC

Chair: Committee: 2 spots availble

President’s Message

Spring 2025

Hello Members,

I hope all is going well. Spring is around the corner, always looking forward to warmer weather. Exciting things are happening at the state house. The CWD Bill went through the committee 9-1. There are more challenges we need to accomplish; it’s a process and the Board is working hard to keep Indiana a great state to be a deer farmer.

Thank you, your President. John Stoltzfus

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

Hello Members!

Can you believe it is already time for our Spring issue? Seems like we were just starting into Fall and now we are planning our summer.

The Board has started planning the summer picnic/auction. The Board works hard each year to bring you an amazing event. We all look forward to seeing everyone and their families. If you have not already, please mark your calendars for this year August 1-2, we will return to Sammlung Platz in Nappanee. Look for more information in this month’s journal. We look forward to Member’s input, please give us your thoughts and suggestions. Let us know if you would like to help.

Would you like to be a member of the Board? Each year we elect four people for a 3-year term. Reach out to a Board member or email me at indianadeer@gmail.com for more information.

Membership Renewal is in full swing, don’t miss out on your journal and for Members in the state of Indiana to take advantage of the necropsy reimbursement program. Get a hold of any Board member or myself for more information.

Erica Bratton

Administrative Secretary

Cell: 574-220-5652

Fax: 952-955-6022

indianadeer@gmail.com

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Prime Acres in Woodville, Texas is broadening their horizons in the breeding and raising of exotic species including axis deer, scimitar horned oryx, bongo antelope and Nubian ibex. “In 2022 we acquired axis deer, our first exotic species,” said Ranch Manager Erica Caldwell. “Being able to keep all of our exotic animals healthy, save their lives, make their lives better and promote the species as a whole is very satisfying.”

While Prime Acres also remains steadfast in the breeding of whitetail deer with well-known homegrown bucks such as Back in Black, Simply Irresistible, Money Talks as well as many other bucks with strong pedigrees, they are excited for what the future holds in raising exotics. Perhaps for Caldwell, axis deer, native to the warmer climates of India and Sri Lanka, have proven to be the biggest mystery to unlock.

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“There is so much to learn about them,” she said. With a gestation period of 231 days “their breeding cycles are not the same as other cervid species and there are no models to apply.” As their axis herd (expected to be close to 150 this summer) continues to grow, Caldwell hopes to quantify certain parameters including their peak breeding time, when they breed back, when they grow antlers and when they drop them. “The females don’t cycle at the same time,” she said. “They breed and have babies all year long. Getting them all synched together could be hard but getting them all on the same page, is something I am working towards. It’s very intriguing to me walking in unchartered territory and continuing to learn more every day.”

Unlike axis deer, who are not endangered in the wild, scimitar horned oryx were almost

completely extinct. Originally native to Central and Northern Africa, scimitar horned oryx have a gestation period of 243-274 days, substantially longer than a whitetail’s gestation period of 187-222 days. Currently five young female scimitar horned oryx live within the 30 acres of breeding pens devoted to both whitetails and exotics. Breeding plans include introducing a newly acquired genetically strong male to perpetuate the herd.

The third type of exotic species found at Prime Acres, bongo antelope, are critically endangered in the wild. Native to sub-Saharan Africa, bongos are thought to number less than 100 in the wild. Prime Acres currently has one breeding pair. “We are expecting a baby any time now,” Erica said. “Bongos are known to be hard to raise,” Caldwell said. “This year we are going to bottle feed and

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be more hands-on, to learn how to spot problems or illness more quickly for a potentially higher survival rate.”

The Nubian ibex, a goat species and the fourth exotic species found at Prime Acres, could be described as naturally wary, yet a more social and adaptable animal if they are bottle raised. “Once they feel comfortable around humans, they will come up to anyone,” Caldwell said. Nubian ibex, native to the Middle East, possess big spiraling horns that are also very appealing to hunters. With a gestation period of 150 days, the Nubian ibex is considered vulnerable in their native habitat, with numbers close to 4,500.

“Rosie, Brad, Connor, Scott and myself and newly-hired employee Brooke Wright, devote countless hours to caring for our exotics,” Caldwell said. “As our exotic herds grow, we plan to offer hunts. Hunters as a whole care greatly about conservation because hunting can only exist if we have sustainable populations of game animals. We are also grateful to be able to raise these unique animals free from the strict regulations that come with raising whitetail. As our exotic herds flourish, we look forward to being able to provide hunters with unique experiences and also promote the ultimate success of all these amazing animal species.”

Greetings to All,

I hope this finds you and the deer all doing well. As I write this, we’re just coming off a cold snap. I’m always glad to have cold weather to help kill off bad “bugs” and it seems to be healthy for the deer.

Talking about deer health…if you lose deer don’t forget about IDEFA’s reimbursement program for in state members set up with Purdue for necropsy.

I would ask everyone to start thinking ahead about donations for the IDEFA fundraiser before we start pushing deadlines. I’m talking to myself (I’m as bad as anyone about procrastinating). Items don’t have to be deer related. Let’s all pull together and make it a great success.

The discovery of CWD in Indiana brings new challenges and some uncertainty, let’s be positive, WE WILL PREVAIL. Lots of promising hope on the horizon.

To the best of my knowledge, as I write this, no new CWD cases have been found. The majority of the wild deer samples that have been ran were collected from this past hunting season.

As I reflect over my 25 years of raising deer, I remember all kinds of ups and downs, twists and turns in the industry and deer farming in general. Regarding Indiana finding a CWD case all I will say is that a bend in the road is not the end of the road unless you fail to make the turn.

So again, let’s put on our thinking caps and come up with some good donations so we as an IDEFA team can accomplish positive things for the future of deer farming.

Blessings to all, Cletus Bontrager, Twin Maple Deer Farm

Greetings from Shallow Pond Wts

Hello fellow Deer Farmers, this is Dave & Amanda Schwartz, owners of Shallow Pond Wts in Shipshewana, Indiana. We purchased our first deer in the fall of 2016 and have enjoyed raising these awesome animals ever since. It hasn’t always been easy, we have had our share of hard times, but as I sit down to write this, I’m feeling blessed to be a part of this great industry. I like to think that the best part of having a whitetail deer farm is the amazing people we have met in the last nine years. One of the coolest things about this industry is the fact that everyone is always willing to help out a fellow deer breeder. From getting a new guy started to helping when something new comes along, someone is there. Knowing that I have many contacts on my phone that I can call and get advice or reassurance on how to treat a sick fawn or injured deer is just one of many blessings.

As of this Spring, we have twenty adult does due for May and June with a variety of different levels. We have some does that are bred with male sexed semen and are here just to raise stocker bucks for preserves, then we have good pedigree does that we try and breed for pedigree. We focus on breeding values on production; this year we put in eight grade 1 embryos from some of the best pedigrees in the country.

Here, at Shallow Pond Wts, we bottle feed all our Premium doe fawns and any fawns that aren’t taken care of by their mom. That is only possible by my amazing wife, Amanda, who has been an awesome help to my Whitetail addiction. She also may be the reason we have so many friends, I couldn’t do this without her.

Let’s all take a minute and think about why we have what we do in this great state and let’s ask ourselves, what are we doing to make our industry better? At this time, we have many great people from our state and some amazing guy from Oklahoma named Chris Ezell who are taking time out of their busy life and crazy schedule to try and get our rules and laws changed to help make our state deer industry even better. If you see them, shake their hand, and thank them, ask “How can I help?” Let’s not just sit under the shade tree that other people have planted, let’s help plant more trees so that our children and grandchildren can enjoy this amazing industry.

Dave & Amanda Schwartz

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THE 2024 ELECTION

2024 ELECTIONS

2024 Elections

The 2024 election is widely regarded as one of the most pivotal in modern history. Republicans have gained control of both the White House and the Senate, and have secured their majority in the House of Representatives. This marks the first unified Republican government since 2017. They plan to leverage President-elect Donald Trump’s unexpected and decisive victory to push through as many of their legislative priorities as possible before the 2026 midterm elections, where they will likely face a challenging fight to retain their congressional majorities.

Presidential

On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, former President Donald Trump (R) and Ohio Senator JD Vance (R) defeated Vice President Kamala Harris (D) and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) in the Presidential election, securing the 270 electoral votes required for victory, with the final tally being 312-226.

Senate

With all races called, Republicans will control the Senate with a 53-47 majority. Republicans gained control of the Senate by flipping seats in Ohio, Montana, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Although Democrats lost the majority, they retained key seats after several high-profile retirements in Maryland, Michigan, and Arizona. Additionally, as Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) will become Vice President and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) is set to be the next Secretary of State, their respective Governors must appoint a replacement.

House

As of Friday, November 15, the House will have 59 new members, 30 freshman Republicans, and 29 freshman Democrats. House Republicans defended their majority with the current tally being 218-209. With 8 outstanding races,

these numbers are expected to change. On November 13, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) resigned from Congress, triggering a special election for his open seat.

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President-elect Trump has voiced ambitious policies that are set to be enacted on Day 1 of his second term, especially with a Republican trifecta. These include:

Immigration

President Trump is expected to quickly implement mass deportation of illegal immigrants, a key promise since his first term and during the campaign trail. The Trump administration will be seeking to undo Biden-era executive orders (EOs) that reversed some of his first-term policies such as the Remain in Mexico policy on asylum seekers and halting the flow of migrants

through the Darien Gap from South America, in which negotiations with Panama are needed. President Trump announced Tom Homan, his former Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director to be Border Czar and be in charge of the Southern border and has made Stephen Miller, an immigration hardliner, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy. President Trump has also discussed invoking the Alien Enemies Act, a law from 1798 that allows the President to deport anyone who is not an American citizen and is from a country that the U.S. has “declared war” on matters of national security.

Tariffs

On his most recent campaign trail, President Trump promised to impose notably large tariffs; 20% on all foreign goods and 60% on Chinese goods. As President, he will be authorized to do so without Congressional consultation through a 1977 law that allows duties in cases of “unusual and extraordinary threat.”

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Tariffs are expected to launch at varying times, targeting specific countries and goods. There is speculation that he may utilize the threat of tariffs as a point of negotiation with competitors. Though his position on the subject is clear, opinions within his administration may differ.

Taxes

Taxes remain a key priority for President Trump as he looks to extend expiring provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). President Trump plans to extend all personal income tax cuts and further reduce the corporate tax rate, as well as lift the cap on State and Local Tax (SALT) deductions, which paid for the TCJA bill. Additionally, on the campaign trail, he promised to eliminate taxes on tips, overtime, and social security checks. Tax reform will require Congressional approval, and a Republican trifecta will aid President Trump as he pursues his tax proposals.

Conclusion

Congress has about five legislative session weeks remaining before the Christmas break, with several key policy issues to address in that time. Upon returning to Washington, lawmakers will face two critical pieces of legislation: the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a government funding package, and an extension of the current Farm Bill. Amidst this looming uncertainty, CHCG will remain engaged and continue to advocate for support of NADeFA’s priorities in the coming 119th Congress.

MOBILE-FRIENDLY, WEB APPLICATION GMS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH NADR

By: Gail Veley • Sponsored by the Iowa Whitetail Deer Association

Managing a deer herd has become abundantly easier through the introduction and availability of a new and improved GMS software program unveiled in April of 2024 by the North American Deer Registry (NADR). Originally created by fellow deer breeder Mike Owens in 2004 (and subsequently owned by NADeFA for several years) the GMS program was purchased by NADR in the fall of 2023. While the new system still essentially offers the same reliable features, it is now also mobile-friendly and web based which allows breeders to utilize technology, to create a more efficient process from sample submission to the receiving of results.

“We have around 75 users so far (and counting) that have purchased or migrated to the new software,” shared NADR Software and Support Specialist Sara Bohannon. “New GMS clients include both new and long-time breeders of whitetail deer and other cervid and exotic species. In addition, all existing GMS clients have been invited to demo and migrate to the new version. Like the original GMS system “this is a breeder’s personal and private database that can be used as sparingly or as abundantly as you’d like,” Bohannon added. “Conveniently, the new GMS system also allows for a much faster input of herd data, because of the immediate link to NADR. For existing NADR registered animals, you can import full lineage and

genetic data directly from NADR.”

It also offers the heavily requested “Dream Deer” feature which answers the question ‘What If?’ “It allows you to create a visual representation of a dreamsimulated pedigree. “Breeder feedback has confirmed this tool plays a crucial role in making good breeding decisions,” Bohannon said.

The new system also allows the user to transfer phone pictures into the appropriate GMS data section to display on lineages and track annual antler growth or other events. “You can also input animals from any pedigree source and build their own lineage page by assigning a sire and dam for each generation without depending specifically on NADR information,” Bohannon said. In addition, deer farm and preserve owners and their employees could all have congruent access, with their individual phones to this information through a single shared sign-on password. “We may add a feature in the future allowing for different levels of information sharing or limited rights to employees or others,” Bohannon explained.

Overall, the new system, the only one of its kind, allows for a more specific tracking of animals for the purpose of state reporting. “In every state that allows deer farming it’s crucial to have your records maintained properly and to be able to reconcile them as quickly and accurately as possible,”

Bohannon said.

“NADR continues to work hard to provide the very best tools and the most valuable information in our GMS software program and genetic registry,” said NADR Executive Director Gary Cook. “We are ever continuing to seek ways to use technology to provide knowledge and state of the art services to our customers.” You may reach NADR staff by calling 405-513-7228, faxing them at 405-513-7238, sending an email to nadr@deerregistry. com or visiting their website at www:deerregistry.com. NADR is located at 1601 Medical Center Drive, Suite 1, Edmond, OK, 73034.

The New GMS System Features:

Herd Inventory -

Track all aspects of a herd, including tags, names, State I.D., birth weight, sires, dams, etc. Track pen assignments, display unlimited pictures and record medications of each animal.

DNA Submittal & Retrieval -

Online submittal requests for DNA testing can be created with just a few clicks. When the specimen has been processed, retrieve the lineage and DNA information back into GMS.

GEBV/Codons -

Receive and store GEBV scores and Codon values from NADR for each animal.

to excel or PDF.

Dream Deer –

Input Details here to simulate potential breeding outcomes. Create a visual representation of a dream pedigree including detail such as scores, genetic profile and custom comments. An estimated bloodline percentage calculation is displayed along with breeding history for both the sire and dam. Sire and dam pairings can be saved as good matches for future reference and reporting.

Lineage/Pedigree -

The fully interactive lineage screen displays lineage and pictures for each animal. Optionally, you can display the GEBV score.

Doe Line -

Customizable field for each animal to record anchor doe detail to display on reports or grouping.

Pen and Group Management -

Create and assign as many pens or groups as desired. Pen and group detail included in inventory reports allows for sorting and reviewing animals by pen or group.

Reporting:

Several reports are available such as Herd Status, Removal History, Pen and Group reports, Medication History as well as Doe Line. A customizable Animal Search Report will filter and sort on any data fields associated with an animal. These reports can be printed or exported

Designed for All Species -

NADR has spent countless hours with people in the industry to develop a program that will work for all Cervid species as well as Exotics.

More to Come! –

NADR will be rolling out more features in the coming year such as Animal Transfers, Customizable Reporting and Email Notification of updates.

Contact: gms@deerregistry wildlifemanagementsoftware.com

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THE MANY USES FOR DEER ANTLERS

By: Gail Veley • Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Deer Farmers Association

Nate Nisley started making antler chandeliers in 2013, one year after his dad, Joe Nisley, passed away. “My parents had been raising and breeding whitetails since 1998,” Nate shared. “Dad had been saving most of his antlers over the years and often mentioned wanting to make a chandelier out of them someday. After he passed away in 2012, I thought I would try to make one out of his saved antlers in remembrance of him.”

One simple chandelier soon led to Nate, owner along with his wife Diane of Antlers by Design, taking a week-long, hands-on course in Montana, learning from an expert on how to create antler lighting and other antler decor. “After that I just kept making chandeliers and selling them,” he said. “I still have the first one I ever made. The quality has come a long way since then. Building chandeliers out of natural antlers is considered an art and takes a lot of time. A good builder will take a lot of pride in his work.”

Having access to a reputable antler supplier and high-quality material to work with is paramount, as antler quality can vary depending on where and when they are found. “Antlers, like a piece of wood, have a lot of moisture inside,” explained Heath Merry, owner of Antlers 4 Me out

of Salina, Kansas. “If they are found in a pretty timely manner in the spring and kept inside, they can last forever,” he said. “If they are kept outside, they dry out and lose a lot of color. Anything made with antlers and kept outside will eventually need to be replaced.”

While Merry caters to a wide variety of customers, up to 75% of the antlers he sells are shipped to western states such as Wyoming, Montana, Idaho and Colorado and used for furniture, necklaces and rustic cabin décor, while lower grade antlers often end up in rock gardens. “There is an end market for every type of antler,” Merry said. Both Merry and Nisley spend considerable time travelling to pick up antlers, power washing them (with water only) and properly storing them. This typically happens more abundantly after the hunting season ends in the early fall, and as orders for Christmas supplies and gifts start flooding in.

To maintain lasting quality on products created by antlers, Nisley recommends buying only Grade A or good, solid antlers. “Whether they are cutoffs or shed antlers, I usually pay the same price as the demand for antlers has gone up for me,” he said. “Most sheds that come from wild deer hold a little higher value because more of them have a little

better look and darker color than farmed deer. I try to stay away from antlers that are very weathered, dried out, cracked or have a bleached look.” Likewise, cutoff antlers that have excessive velvet still hanging on them and as such, possibly never completed drying out before being removed from a buck’s head, also hold little value for him.

Through the years, Merry has experienced the expected ebbs and flows of an antler market that can be fickle yet has built a solid reputation and plenty of fallback business. His customers also include those who simply want a full set of antlers to hang inside their house, store or office. “That might cost around $1,000,” he said. “A lot of people could not afford to go out and shoot something that nice for the same price, and it’s the closest they’ll ever come.”

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2025 IDEFA Board of Directors

Meeting Schedule

Meetings are open to all current members. Members, please contact one of your Board of Directors for call in codes and/or locations

Monday, March 10th, 2025 @ 7 PM – Phone Conference

Monday, May 12th, 2025 @ 6 PM – Face to Face @ Lester’s

Monday, June 23RD, 2025 @ 6 PM – Face to Face @ Lester’s

Friday, August 1st, 2025 @ TBD –Face to Face @ Annual Meeting/Fundraiser & Picnic

Monday, August 18th, 2025 @ 6 PM – Face to Face

Monday, October 13th, 2025 @ 6 PM – Phone Conference

Date: _____________ Membership year is January 1 to December 31

Name:__________________________________________________________________ (first) (last) (Middle)

Spouse:_________________________________________________________________ (first) (last) (Middle)

Farm or Ranch Name:______________________

Address:________________________________________________________________

City:__________________________ State:______ Zip:___________County__________

Do you currently own Cervidae in the state of Indiana?

Membership Categories __________

$ 75 Full Membership plus Spouse with Voting Rights __________ $ 50 Full Membership with Voting Rights __________ $ 50 Supporting Membership without Voting Rights

CREDIT CARD INFORMATION FORM

CREDIT CARD NUMBER:

CARDHOLDER NAME (as shown on card):

EXPIRATION DATE (mm/yy): CVC: ZIP

ONE TIME CHARGE: RECURRING ANNUAL CHARGE:

I authorize IDEFA to charge my credit card above for agreed upon Association Membership purchase(s). I understand that if I choose recurring annual charge my information will be saved to file for future transactions on my account. I may cancel this authorization at any time by contacting IDEFA. Recurring Membership charges will take place on or around January 1st of each year. I further understand it is my responsibility to report any changes in my contact information so that there is no interruption in communications.

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Ingredients

• 16 oz ground venison

• 1 small sweet onion diced

• /3c green onion finely sliced

• 1 c matchstick carrots

IDEFA Recipe

VENISON EGG ROLLS

This recipe is made with ground venison but can easily be made with any ground meat you choose. You can also substitute the plain ground venison out for venison sausage. Enjoy!

• head small green cabbage sliced thin

• 2 tsp ginger paste

• 3 tsp minced garlic

• 1 tsp roasted beef paste or beef bouillon

• 1 tsp chili flake oil

• 2 tsp tahini

• tsp sesame oil

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tsp Harvesting Nature Small game blend (optional)

• splash rice vinegar

• nasoya eggroll wraps

• salt and pepper

• 16 oz bear oil (peanut if not available)

Instructions

1. Heat pan on medium with sesame oil. Add sweet onion and garlic to the pan. Cook until tender, about five minutes.

2. Add ginger, chili flake oil and beef paste. Stir until combined.

3. Add cabbage and carrots along with splash of rice vinegar. Stir fry ten minutes on high heat.

4. In a large bowl, mix venison, green onion, soy sauce, oyster sauce, tahini, seasoning.

5. Add contents of bowl to pan and stir fry until cooked. Add salt and pepper to your liking.

6. In second pan heat oil on medium-high heat.

7. To assemble eggrolls, you’ll need a small bowl of water. This will be used to wet the edges of the wraps to form a good seal. Lay wraps in front of you so that they appear as a diamond. Take two small scoops of the filling and set it on the wrap. Fold point over the filling, then fold the sides on top. Lastly, wet the edges of the triangle and roll the wrap until it’s closed.

8. Fry eggrolls in oil on medium to high heat for 10 minutes, turning frequently to avoid burning.

9. Serve with a sweet chili dipping sauce.

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PREPARING YOUR CERVID HERD FOR THE WINTER

By: Gail Veley • Sponsored by the North Dakota Deer Ranchers Association

There were ice cycles hanging from the eyelashes of Mike Elsberry on a recent December morning as he tended to his mule deer at Dakota Muleys in Emerado, North Dakota. The thermometer read 17 below zero. “Oh, it wasn’t that bad.” Elsberry said. “It’s the wind that makes it really bad. I never look at the windchill.”

Emerado, located right along the northeast border of North Dakota, is one of the coldest places in the U.S. during the winter and is home to Mike’s beloved 12-acre deer farm. North Dakota, named after the Dakota Sioux Indians, is a land amassed of great plains, badland, prairies, farmland and savannas. In the state whose nickname is the “Peace Garden State,” you need the ability to embrace winter as many days never get above zero.

While whitetails can thrive incredibly well in colder temperatures and seem as well to embrace it, Mike has put into practice a few measures in the five years he’s operated his farm, to make winter an easier time for his herd. In a place where the one of the coldest days on record was -56 degrees in 1906, Mike, 41, studied his land prior to putting up threesided shelters. “Our dominant wind is northwest,” he said. “Our pens are open to the south where the sun hits them and warms them up.”

While he believes shelters are necessary for his deer for the windbreak they provide, Mike also feels that deer who live in colder climates should have trees in their pens. “They will step under the

shelter, but they also prefer to lean up against trees for protection,” he said. “That’s what they would do naturally in the wild.” Along with shelters in colder climates, should be a sturdy fence that can withstand heavy winds and large snow drifts. “I know it cost me a little extra, but I put up ten-foot fences around my deer pens. You don’t want snow drifts that are so high the deer can get out. We almost thought it was going to happen one year,” Mike said, reflecting on a time when the snow drifts were nine and a half feet tall. Making the rounds on his 4066R John Deere tractor to clear and blow snow is a regular occurrence for him throughout the winter.

However, preparing your herd nutritionally for winter is perhaps above all the most important thing, and that begins during the summer months. “Deer naturally and instinctively will eat less during the winter, so they need to build up reserves beforehand,” he explained. “We feed vitamins and minerals year-round but put up more alfalfa in the fall. We also prepare big mesh bags of dried leaves in the fall and store them inside the barn.

During the winter we empty them into the deer’s feed bunk. They love it. You’d think it was the best treat they’ve ever had. We also include a grain mixture year-round of corn, roasted soybeans and sunflowers. I’m told sunflower seeds are a natural dewormer.”

Parasites, which can cause so many problems for deer farmers, are non-existent during North Dakota winters. “I never worry about losing a deer in the winter the way I do during other times of the year,” Mike said. And while Mike is diligent about maintaining a steady supply of drinkable water with Nelson heated water troughs sustained by an electrical system and water lines placed eight feet below the ground, he knows deer will eat snow if need be. “They will also take refuge in snowbanks and use them for windbreaks, in addition to shelters and trees,” he added. “We’ve basically got winter here down to a science. With a few pro-active measures in place, any deer farmer could get the hang of it. There’s room here for more industrious deer farmers and beautiful land for raising cervids.”

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