Hello and Happy New Year! I hope everyone is having an amazing start to the year.
Included in this issue is the latest Michigan Economic Impact Study. I want to thank everyone that took the time to fill out the information so that this study could be done. We will be visiting several key people at the capital over the next couple of months and will be sharing this vital information with them. This will help these folks to get a better understanding of what our industry brings to Michigan.
The 2025 UDFoM convention is right around the corner. March 7 & 8. This year we have done away with the Friday night auction to focus more on games, raffles, and intermingling with industry friends. There will be 2 mystery safes and a 4-wheeler along with the corn hole tournament and the antler competition. At the end of Friday evening there will be entertainment as well. Saturday will bring games and raffles along with our membership meeting. There are 4 board positions up for election if you may be interested in running. It takes a commitment of attending meetings and participating in various groups. Please fill out a bio of yourself and you can submit that on our website or reach out to any board member. Following our meeting will be a great auction filled with guns, hunts, fishing trips, and semen. Following this we will do the infamous golden chair. If you have any donations or would like to be a sponsor please contact one of our board members. Details and timing of various activities will be coming soon via email.
Hotel reservations can be made by calling Comfort Inn @ 989-448-4072. Mention the United Deer Farmers of Michigan and group number DY27CO for a reduced rate
Please stay tuned for preregistration. We will let you know in an email blast coming soon.
We look forward to seeing everyone in March.
Thank you and God Bless
Ken Brown President UDFoM
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I want to make sure all of our members are informed that the cost for the blood work to do TB testing has tripled in price. Please reach out to your vet that you work with and have this conversation with him or her before you are blindsided by this added expense.
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Ken Brown President UDFOM
FEATURE STORY
SKY RANCH WHITETAILS –HONORING FAMILY AND A PASSION FOR THE OUTDOORS
By: Gail Veley
Alison and Tim Swain stood over two newborn and struggling buck twins born at their family-owned farm, Sky Ranch Whitetails in St. John’s, Michigan, in May of 2024. Neither buck could walk and therefore, neither could feed off their mother. Alison and Tim each scooped up a tiny fawn in their arms and immediately took charge of their care. The dedicated couple know all too well the unpredictable struggles that life can present, having watched their beloved son Sky, whom the ranch is named after, pass from bone cancer at the mere age of 17 in 2013.
Yet today their ranch is alive and well with Sky’s memories, his passion and love of the outdoors echoed and seen in every facet of the farm. There isn’t a day that goes by that they don’t miss him. But they know how proud he would be of all of their hard work, including Finn and Fuzz, the two buck fawns who not only survived, they are also everyone’s favorite deer. “They follow you around and eat cheerios and mini marshmallows from your hand,” Alison, 44, shared.
Sky Ranch Whitetails, started in 2020, is home to a dozen deer and counting who thrive on 40 lush and clover rich acres nestled among a beautiful Michigan landscape. Inspiration to start their ranch came from Sky, who was an avid hunter and fisherman. His love and passion for hunting whitetails was obvious even at a young age. “When he was around 16 Sky started talking about how he wanted to raise whitetail deer after he graduated, so we began to research the industry a bit to see how we could get our start in raising whitetails,” Tim, 52, said. “Unfortunately, while we were planning and doing our research, Skyler was diagnosed with bone cancer. His diagnosis changed our focus and priorities from deer farming to fighting cancer. Then in 2020 we regrouped and decided to purchase a couple of bred does from BR2 Whitetails, which ultimately started us on our whitetail journey. Our sons Cody and Kade are a huge component of this continued passion and success of our ranch.”
The ultimate goal of Sky Ranch Whitetails is to raise big, healthy whitetail deer whether they be typical or nontypical. “We started out raising typical but are doing both now, including typical bucks with ‘extras.’ We have some great genetics in the likes of BR2 and King James and most recently, Free Agent,” Alison said. “Our preference is to maintain a lower number of deer in our pens to keep our deer healthy, and in a low-stress environment.” In the short time they’ve raised deer, Tim and Alison have sold three stocker bucks. Through A.I., they hope to have a homegrown breeding buck in the near future.
As they come into their fourth year of deer farming, they feel they have learned so much. “We had our first taste at bottle-fed fawns this past year,” Alison said. “It was so much work but so rewarding! It was the ultimate highlight for me to name all of our deer and take care of these babies! We love our deer and really enjoy spending time with them. We look forward to many more happy and prosperous years of deer farming!”
We created this magazine in order for 2024 Breeder and Hunting Preserve advertisers to showcase their most recent photos of their bucks close to the last days of antler growth. We realize establishing a collective deadline for all states Fall magazines to publish on the same date to obtain last-minute photos would be impossible to achieve. With this magazine, advertisers have one more chance to showcase their bucks.
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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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THE ART OF BOW HUNTING
GUIDANCE FROM PROFESSIONAL BOW HUNTER AND T.V. HOST TOM NELSON
By: Gail Veley • Sponsored by The United Deer Farmers of Michigan
Tom Nelson sits quietly during the predawn of a crisp morning inside a deer blind, nestled deep among a meadow of mature trees and dense vegetation. He’s studied this copious area in his native Michigan, where he’s certain his next harvest will be found. His keen senses tell him a deer is coming, and he silently lifts his bow. Confident in his ability to take an ethical shot and efficiently utilize his effective range, he zeroes in on the broad side (where the heart and lungs are located) of a buck that’s just come into view. Knowing this shot for him cannot be a “maybe” but must be certain, Nelson, 67, knows exactly when to draw back the arrow and release. He does so with the precision that 50-plus years of experience has given him and is shortly thereafter standing over his patiently sought-out treasure.
“Bow hunting for me is my way of speaking to the woods with a stick and a string,” explained Nelson, a professional bow hunter and host of the television show “The American Archer.” To be an effective bow hunter “you must be woods-wise and deer savvy,” he said. “Unlike a gun that can do massive damage to an animal, an arrow doesn’t do that. An arrow essentially slides in and takes a little bit of time to take effect and then (hopefully) causes a quick and humane kill. That should be the objective of a bow hunter. You don’t want to be hitting them in the leg or in their back end.”
Nelson, who has hunted all over the world and harvested a wide variety of animals from mountain lion, moose, elk, turkey, mule deer and whitetail, has done so exclusively
with a bow. “I don’t know how many hunts I’ve been on where things might not have looked promising and the guide is telling me ‘Take my gun Tom, take my gun,’” he reflected. “But I will not be a ‘turncoat’ at that point. It won’t mean anything to me if that’s how it ends.”
Nelson, who has primarily made his entire living off of the sport of archery, still feels his very first harvest is and always will be his favorite. At the age of 14 he bought his first bow, a now vintage red wing hunter bow (with a 45-pound pull weight) and 12 fiberglass arrows at the now defunct Anderson Archery Store, where every conceivable bow hunting device could be found. “I lived three miles from the store,” Nelson said. “After I saved up enough money, I was able to buy my first bow. I thought I was all set. But I spent many fruitless years with nothing to show for it.” It was then over Christmas break during his sophomore year of high school, that he took triumphant aim and got his first deer.
Today, Nelson relives that very moment with the youth (both male and female) that he mentors and takes out bow hunting. “I show them the right way, how to figure out the whitetail puzzle,” Nelson explained. “Your learning curve is shorter if you learn the right way. I show them where to sit and why. I explain deer scat. I point out the small details such as why the deer will be coming a particular way to feed. They learn how to effectively operate a bow, when to draw back and release and to develop their personal effective range for taking a successful ethical shot. I teach them to aim exclusively at the chest cavity. Above all I teach patience and the love and reverence of being in the outdoors.”
“Bow hunting may be the more challenging and the harder way to hunt, but to me that is what makes it so rewarding,” Nelson said. “It’s also something my wife Beth and daughter Sara and I enjoy doing together. Like other bow hunters, we share a common bond as a family and a love of nature.”
BEEM FENCING BUILDING FENCES THAT LAST
By: Gail Veley • Sponsored by the United Deer Farmers of Michigan
Mark Beem constructed fences 34 years ago that are still standing strong today. In the years he has owned and operated Beem Fencing in Lake City, Michigan, Beem has perfected his craft. His customer list doesn’t merely include Michigan (such as Lost Arrow Ranch in Gladwin, Michigan, his very first customer) it also extends to Texas, Louisiana, New York and Missouri, just to name a few of the 27 states where his fences can be found. Mark uses the highest quality materials available and the most meticulous installation methods, while also meeting state fencing specifications through working with regulatory agencies such as the Michigan Department of Natural Resources even before a project begins.
“Our customers want precision high-quality work, and they want high quality materials,” Mark, 73, said. “There are other fencing companies out there doing good work, but we’ve got the experience
and the knowledge.” Beem fencing completes 15 to 20 fencing jobs per year under the watchful eye of Mark, who also accompanies and works with his crew on each and every job. To date, Beem fencing has constructed roughly 2,000 miles of no-maintenance fencing including through rocky mountainous terrain in New York and across swamps in Louisiana and Florida. Fencing is carefully erected with the trained eye of Mark and his crew to ensure that while each section is strong and steady and wired correctly, it is also safe for deer and other livestock.
Started in 1989, Mark’s inspiration to establish his company actually began earlier when he was a Christmas tree farmer. “The deer were always eating my Christmas trees,” he said. “And I borrowed some fencing equipment from a friend to fence my property in. Afterward I did some advertising about fence construction and off it went. While building fences seemed like a real daunting task at first, each job seemed to get a little easier as
the years went along. I don’t need to advertise much. We have plenty of customers.”
All fences come with a five-year warranty at Beem Fencing, a onestop shop for anyone looking to build a fence. Recently, Mark acquired a partner, Craig Roys of TNT Highfence, with the intention that Craig would fully take over the company should Mark ever retire. However, it doesn’t look like he has any plans to do that soon.
“My favorite thing is the customers I’ve met over the years,” Mark said. “They become like family to me. I’ve done fencing for Ted Nugent, what a great guy. I also put up fencing for the family who invented the Bic Pen and Bic Lighters. Knowing that all of my customers are satisfied makes me very happy. I know I’m offering them the highest quality product I possibly can.”
To inquire about fencing, call Mark Beem at 231-510-8122 or email him at info@beemfence.com.
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MICHIGAN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDING FOR CWD MANAGEMENT
By: Ken Brown • Sponsored by the United Deer Farmers of Michigan
Here in Michigan, deer farmers are working diligently to comply with requirements for CWD testing. The following is an update as to how things are going.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) received federal funding for chronic wasting disease (CWD) management and response activities with farmed cervids. Two projects were awarded funding. One project is for conducting genomic predictions for selective breeding, to help reduce the susceptibility to CWD in Michigan’s farmed whitetail deer. MDARD did receive and distribute funding for this project in the past, and the current phase provides additional testing opportunities. The funding will be available to all owners of privatelyowned whitetail deer herds holding a full registration under the Privately Owned Cervidae Producers Marketing Act, 2000 PA 190. For the second project, for the purpose of improving their herds, producers can apply for up to $300.00 for each animal with a genomically-estimated breeding value (GEBV) of -0.056 or higher. The maximum for this stipend is $4,500 per farm. Information is forthcoming on how to apply.
What has the State Veterinarian seen so far?
Michigan’s deer farmers continue to express an interest in using predictive genetics to reduce their herd’s susceptibility to CWD. With offering a stipend to deer farmers to make decisions about breed pairings, MDARD will be evaluating participation to determine its impact. Also, with more testing being completed for this project, it will be interesting to compare the state’s average GEBV to previous years.
Is it validating to deer farmers or the Dept of AG?
Yes, this project builds on the predictive genetics initiative the state began in 2020. The newest phase of the project was expanded to give more herds additional opportunities for testing, as well as incentives for producers to use GEBV scores to improve their herd. The UDFOM is highly supportive of MDARD’s applications, and we look forward to continuing to work with them and Michigan deer farmers on these projects. Together, we share the goal of reducing the impact of CWD in Michigan.
Who has participated so far?
Since The North American Deer Registry (NADR) only shares anonymous data, it is not possible at this time to connect a farmer or deer to a particular score. However, as of April 2024, MDARD reported that 2,759 deer from 20 herds have already participated using the funding available from previous years. Of the deer tested, 86% had GEBV scores above -0.056, meaning these herds are not highly susceptible to CWD. We are very happy to have this funding opportunity with the Department of Agriculture to help further combat CWD.
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HOW TRUMP’S VICTORY SPARKS A UNIFIED REPUBLICAN
AGENDA IN 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.
Trump First 100 Days Priorities
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.
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