Tri-State Associations Winter 2023

Tri-State Associations Winter 2023 l Volume 2 l Issue 4

KANSAS DEER FARMERS SHARE – IF I KNEW THEN WHAT I KNOW NOW Sponsored by KEDA

PASSAGE OF OKLAHOMA HOUSE BILL 1844 WELL RECEIVED BY OKLAHOMA DEER FARMERS Sponsored by WOO

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FEATURED ARTICLES 2024 NADeFA in Springfield, Illinois Promises Lasting Memories and Good Times.........................................21 Kansas Deer Farmers Share – If I Knew Then What I Know Now....................................................................16 Minnesota Deer Farmers Find Challenges with Amended 35.155 Statute.......................................................44 Passage of Oklahoma House Bill 1844 Well Received by Oklahoma Deer Farmers..........................................19 Qualifying for a Consignment Sale -What Every Deer Farmer Should Know....................................................25 The North American Deer Registry (NADR) Offering More Services and Innovation for Breeding and Managing Deer....31

IN THIS ISSUE Activity Pages........................................... 47, 49, 51 Business Card Advertising FREE!..........................37 KEDA BOD...........................................................10 KEDA Event Information.....................................6-7 KEDA Membership Form.....................................54 KEDA Summer Picnic Photos..........................33, 41 KEDA Presidents Message.....................................4 Quarterly Event Calendar....................................13 MDA BOD............................................................14 MDA Membership Form.....................................56 WOO BOD.............................................................8 WOO Event Information.................................10-11 WOO Membership Form.....................................53 WOO Website Information..................................26

Karla Kretschmer

AB Whitetails 2052 Nation Rd Chetopa, KS 67336 620-920-0578 karlakretschmer@outlook.com

Amy Nold

Nold Farms LLC 51 SW 1501 RD Urich, MO Henry 64788 660-492-0215 noldfarmsllc@yahoo.com

Chris Ezell

Dangerous Whitetails of Oklahoma 7134 W. 420 Rd Chelsea, OK 74016 918-697-5389 chrisezell@rocketmail.com

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KANSAS ELK AND DEER ASSOCIATION - BOD'S WWW.KANSASELKANDDEER.COM

EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Karla Kretschmer President AB Whitetails 2052 Nation Rd Chetopa, KS 67336 620-920-0578 karlakretschmer@outlook.com

Joe Bisogno, Jr. Vice President Timber Hills Lake Ranch 1369 Valley Road Mapleton, Kansas 66754 913-515-1507 joebisogno@yahoo.com

Kevin Constant Secretary / Treasurer K&D Wildlife 4193 Clark rd.

Meriden, KS 66512 785-224-8889 kanddwildlife@gmail.com

Jake Lamb Director-At-Large Sand Creek Whitetail 10865 School Creek Rd Saint George, Kansas 66535 785-458-9100 sandcreekwhitetail@gmail.com Mike Harris Director-At-Large Acorns Wild 2369 Wolf Rd Chapman, Kansas 67431 acornsresort@yahoo.com

KEDA Presidents Message KEDA members and DEER family, Winter is rapidly approaching. With colder temperatures comes breeding and hunting seasons. Prayers for everyone’s safety. Breeding season is exciting as we prepare for the hope of “Great Bucks”.

KEDA’s Convention, February 17,2024 is getting close. Please book your rooms and RSVP soon. We are accepting live and silent auction items as well as Sponsors for our event.

Call *785-463-4000* or text *785-450-8181*Acorns Resort for cabin reservations. Call any board member for RSVPs. Deadline is January 31, 2024. Flyer and Forms are on www.kansaselkanddeer.com We have scheduled great entertainment by Drunk Monkey *Shawn Cole*. Be sure to join us!!

KEDA’s purpose is to encourage our industry growth. Compromise and adaptation are vital for our industry’s growth.

Working together with leadership on the State and Federal level is crucial for us to succeed.

Remember, Change starts with 1.

Hope to see you In February 2024 Sincerely, Karla Kretschmer President Kansas Elk and Deer Association

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WHITETAILS OF OKLAHOMA - BOD'S WWW.WHITETAILSOFOKLAHOMA.COM

EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chris Ezell

Larry Armstrong

Tommy Gleason

Meagan E. Lewis

President Dangerous Whitetails of Oklahoma 7134 W. 420 Rd Chelsea, OK 74016 918-697-5389 chrisezell@rocketmail.com

Vice President Deer Creek Whitetails 571 Lone Oak Rd W Hartshorne, OK 74547 918-424-5293 tomgleason6@yahoo.com

Treasurer Armstrong Whitetails 689 Whitetail Ridge Skiatook, OK 74070 918-639-6951 critter6634@gmail.com.

Secretary Antlers Trophy Whitetails 1899 E CR 1980 ANTLERS, OK 74523 979-864-7732 mjlewis2020@icloud.com

DIRECTORS Mike Charlton

Barry Reed

Tim Condict

Joe Smith

Riverbend Trophy Whitetails 3616 Boston Pool Rd. Hominy, OK 74035 Mkbs5484@icloud.com 918-430-5484

Double T Whitetail Ranch 23455 FR A51 Hodgen, OK 75069 214-549-9963 tim@dbcdeer.com

Shawn Horton

368145 E 980 Rd Boley, Ok 74829 214-842-9462 shorton1965@yahoo.com

836 E 480 Pryor, OK 74361 918-798-1887 barryreed7@aol.com

14421 Buggy I Jones, OK 73049 405-696-3880

Visit our Website!! whitetailsofoklahomaINC.com 2024 renewals are now due.

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2024 23rd Annual Convention Friday February 2nd & Saturday February 3rd

Details:

Clarion Hotel Broken Arrow Banquet Room 2600 N Aspen Ave, Broken Arrow, OK

Booths & Live Auction!

Don’t Miss Out!

It’s that time again to be getting ready for the upcoming Whitetails of Oklahoma 2024 Annual Convention.

Whether a deer farmer, exotic breeder or hunting ranch owner or operator, this is your Association’s Convention that supports everyone involved in Oklahoma’s cervid industry. This year’s Convention will be held at the Clarion Hotel in Broken Arrow, OK Each year our Convention holds a live auction on items, services, etc. that are donated by members of the association, cervid industry and others. In addition there will also be a limited consignment sale immediately following the live auction. This sale allows participants to submit a great consignment while helping promote support and care of our state industry through Whitetails of Oklahoma. Consignments will be selected via a panel of industry representatives, not by members or the Board of Directors.

Remember that any proceeds from our auction efforts are the operating capital for each year.

The Convention will begin on Friday with doors open to all at 9 a.m. for booth setups and mingling. Friday evening is the all out kick off of the Convention with visitation, jokes and fun, booth viewing and pizza and drinks. See the following info and details.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Best Regards, Board of Directors, Whitetails of Oklahoma

Convention Location: Clarion Hotel-Broken Arrow Banquet Room 2600 N Aspen Avenue Broken Arrow, OK 74012 Reservations: 918-258-7085

Registration : Convention Registration:

FREE TO ALL!

Please register so we know how many to plan for:

WhitetailsOfOklahomaINC.com

Convention Schedule: Friday February 2nd: 9 a.m. – Doors Open 9 a.m.-6:00 p.m. – Booth Setups 6:00 -??? – Meet & Greet-Happy Hours Join Us Friday night for Pizza & Good Times) Saturday February 3rd: 9 a.m. – Doors Open 9-10 a.m. – Registration & Member Renewals 9-11 a.m. – Booth Setup & Visitation 11-12 p.m. – Member Meeting & Discussions 12-1 p.m. – Lunch 1-3 p.m. – Live Auction & Consignment Sale

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Membership & Renewal Fees: It’s time to renew your membership. Verify all your info is correct. $100 – Active Membership – This membership is for applicants with an Oklahoma Farmed Cervidae License or Commercial Hunt Area Number. Includes voting privileges, with a maximum of one vote per application. Maximum of two votes per farm or hunt area. $50 – Associate Membership – Open to those who do not raise cervidae or own or operate a hunt area but have an interest in the business & Non-Residents. This is a non-voting membership.

Renewal costs are the same as Active & Associate Membership rates and are due annually on January 1st or at the Whitetails of Oklahoma Convention.

www.whitetailsofoklahomaINC.com

2024 Whitetails of Oklahoma Convention • February 2nd & 3rd Name _______________________________________________________________

Annual Benefit Auction Donation Form

Address ______________________________________________________________ City ________________________________ State ______________Zip ___________ Phone _______________________________________________________________ Name: ______________________________Phone: __________________ Email: _________________ Description of items donated _____________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Signature _____________________________________________________________ Please complete pedigree below for deer and semen donations.

Deer Name _____________________ Age _____________

Score ________________

Semen Location ________________________________________________________

Donations for Consideration:

• Breeding Stock/Fawns/Semen • Hunts/Fishing Trips • Get-A-Way Packages • Collector Items • Tools of the Trade • Monetary Contributions • Theme Gift Baskets

... or your unique idea!

Mail to: MWBHRA *

109 Glaize Holler Rd. * Brumley, MO 65017

Whitetails of Oklahoma would like to thank you for your generosity and

helping make this years benefit auction a success. Your donations are greatly appreciated!!

Please email, mail or fax this completed form to:

Visit our website for more Convention information

Chris Ezell 918-697-5389 • chrisezell@rocketmail.com or Fax:

435-359-5333

Join us for this Great Event!

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MISSOURI DEER ASSOCIATION - BOD'S WWW.MISSOURIDEERASSOCIATION.COM

EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Amy Nold (‘26)

Racheal Monnig (‘24)

President

Secretary / Treasurer

Nold Farms LLC 51 SW 1501 RD Urich, MO Henry 64788 660-492-0215 noldfarmsllc@yahoo.com

Monnig Whitetails 14631 Cedar Ridge Ave Salisbury, MO 65281 660-413-1254 monnig.whitetails@yahoo.com

Bradley Lueckenhoff (‘26)

Amanda Peckinpaugh

Vice President

Little Flat Creek 200 Washington St Suite 4 Purdy, MO 65734 417-342-2516 bradjlueck@gmail.com

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MDA Accounting Department PO Box 1141, Marion IL 62959 618-993-3618 fax: 855-222-6027 accounting@missourideerassociation.com

DIRECTORS Matt Kirchner (‘25)

Bradley Puff (‘26)

Sean Combs (‘24)

Garrett Westfall (‘24)

Donald Hill (‘24)

Jeni Haddock (‘25)

Missouri Whitetails 29158 Hwy. C Alexandria, MO 63430 660-341-0554 mkirchner32@gmail.com

Tall Tine Whitetail Ranch 697 Blackjack Trail Mountain Home, AR 72653 870-450-2736 sean@mallardresort.com

Oak Creek Whitetail Ranch 178 Oak Creek Ln Bland, MO 65014 573-943-6644 donald@oakcreekwhitetailranch.com

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KANSAS DEER FARMERS SHARE

IF I KNEW THEN WHAT I KNOW NOW, WHAT I MAY HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY STARTING MY DEER FARM By: Gail Veley • Sponsored by KEDA In the fifteen years that Joe Bisogno has owned and managed 3,500 acres of farmland at Timber Hills Lake Ranch in Mapleton, Kansas, he’s learned one extremely valuable lesson. “Instead of you working your land, make your land work for you,” he said. While Bisogno dedicates his life to raising whitetails, elk, fallow deer and buffalo, he notices a common trend among livestock farmers. “They tend to focus more on the animals rather than on the land,” he explained. “An equal amount of attention should be spent on land management and keeping it fertilized versus letting areas grow up with weeds that are out of control and other things you don’t want. Consider what you have and what you don’t want more of. As animals eat and defecate, they drop seeds that could leave you with 10,000 sprouting seeds or saplings you don’t want that could take a week or more to brush hog out.”

“Knowing how to make your land work for you versus you working your land is one of the most important aspects of raising livestock,” Bisogno emphasized.

“It could save you considerable amounts of time and money.” Perhaps just as important, timely soil sampling might help ensure that your deer or other livestock don’t end up living

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on mere dirt, and that the soil itself contains the essential minerals it needs to sustain future vegetation growth.

In addition, deer and other livestock actively seek out the cover and security that brush and trees provide, and benefit even more when vegetation of this type doubles as a viable food source. Although Jake Lamb of Sand Creek Whitetail in St. George, Kansas is more of a newcomer to the deer industry, he sees firsthand the shade and serenity the mulberry, oak and walnut trees in one of his pens provides to his whitetail and hopes to offer the same level of landscaping in every future pen he builds.

During initial pen design and building, proper mowing is paramount as ticks can become an unwelcome nuisance.

In running their businesses, both Bisogno and Lamb have witnessed the wrath of ticks firsthand. “I’ve had fawns practically eaten alive by ticks,” Bisogno said. As such, he makes a regular practice along with Lamb of feeding supplements to help deter ticks and other troublesome parasites.

While parasite control, fastidious land management practices and proper pen design should be considered simultaneously, Lamb wishes he had also paid more attention to constructing alleyways.

“Alleyways are key, and I should have done that first,” Lamb said. Had he to do over “I would have visited more farms and would have gotten a couple handling facilities set up and ready to go before deer arrived.”

Short term plans

at Lamb’s farm include constructing a 14-foot alleyway between pens one and two using telephone poles and cutting down brush. Other farm plans include turning an existing shed into handling facility in order to be able to do “a little bit of everything,” Lamb said. “I’m willing to put a handling chute in there for A.I. when the need arises.”

“We started off small to limit our mistakes,” Lamb said. “Like all deer farmers, we are looking to have a breeder buck at some point and breed for CWD resistance. We’d ultimately like to grow large-bodied typical deer.”

Through the help of his parents who own a neighboring 260 acres, Lamb would also like to create a hunting preserve, his ultimate dream. “I’m grateful to every veteran deer farmer (such as Bisogno and Karla and Mike Kretschmer along with many more KEDA members) who offer advice and mentoring and want to help you succeed,” Lamb said. “I encourage everyone to stay involved in your state associations and stay connected. This way we can all support each other.”

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PASSAGE OF OKLAHOMA HOUSE BILL 1844 WELL RECEIVED BY OKLAHOMA DEER FARMERS By: Gail Veley

Sponsored by WOO

Oklahoma deer farmers are now enjoying an open state border for receiving deer from any state where they are raised, thanks to House Bill 1844 which became effective November 1st, 2023. “We are very pleased they opened up our border. It makes things much easier for everyone,” said Tim Condict, Legislative Representative for Whitetails of Oklahoma (WOO) and owner of Flying Eagles Ranch in Hogden, Oklahoma. Since 2010, Oklahoma borders had been closed to importing deer from states that didn’t allow their deer to be imported into it. As other states closed their borders to imports the number of stocker bucks available to Oklahoma Hunting ranches markedly shrank, leading to a shortage of available bucks for hunting.

Since that time, the WOO board voted unanimously to seek to change the law and worked diligently with State Lobbyist Karel Brewster to make it happen. When the vote on House Bill 1844 was ultimately held, it passed the Senate and House with flying colors. “WOO members are very pleased with the outcome of House

Bill 1844,” said WOO President Chris Ezell, owner of Dangerous Whitetails of Oklahoma in Adair, Oklahoma.

“It’s very good for the longevity of our industry. This may help ease the passage of other legislation in the future and in 2024.”

While deer can now be transported into Oklahoma from other states with closed borders, Oklahoma deer farmers can also continue selling their deer to Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Kansas, Illinois, Wisconsin, South Dakota and North Dakota.

“We are hoping to be able to sell to more states and are working toward that goal, and if not, we want to make Oklahoma THE STATE to raise whitetails, mule deer or elk,” Condict said. “We are grateful to The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture for their support and cooperation in us raising deer in Oklahoma.

Likewise, The Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture, Blayne Arthur, State Veterinarian Dr. Rod Hall, Assistant State Veterinarian Alicia GorczycaSoutherland and the entire staff at the Department of Agriculture have always been great to work with,” agreed both Condict and Ezell.

Since 1995, the first year Condict began raising deer, he feels the efforts made legislatively to make it easier to raise deer have been worth it. “Today, the prices we get for deer are better,” he explained. “Deer reach maturity at a younger age and our ability to make a profit is stronger. Genetics are better. Instead of selling a 5-year-old stocker buck we now have 2-year-old stockers, so you don’t have to keep them as long. You spend less time and money raising them, and it requires less overall space. This has made it better for farmers, preserve owners and hunters and allows us to more easily keep up with the demand.”

Members of numerous state deer associations have experienced the benefits of working together for positive changes, as seen in states like Missouri. “That’s why it’s important to make your voice heard,” Ezell said.

“Standing together, we can work toward a better and brighter future.

Stay involved in your association. And support events like state conventions, annual picnics and the NADeFA convention.”

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Gail Veley• Sponsored • Sponsored ILDFA By:By: Gail Veley byby ILDFA Attending The North American Deer Attending The North American Deer Farmer’s Association (NADeFA) national Farmer’s Association (NADeFA) national convention could prove a game convention could prove toto bebe a game changer for your deer business. changer for your deer business.

“Developing long-lasting business “Developing long-lasting business relationships through face-to-face relationships through face-to-face meetings and camaraderie one the meetings and camaraderie is is one ofof the most important reasons for deer farmers most important reasons for deer farmers and those who sell products and services and those who sell products and services to attend NADeFA,” offers Kathy Giesen, to attend NADeFA,” offers Kathy Giesen, Editor and Publisher multiple state Editor and Publisher ofof multiple state deer association magazines, and steadfast deer association magazines, and steadfast convention attendee. “At NADeFA you convention attendee. “At NADeFA you get a very good mix of state association get a very good mix of state association people. I feel this convention in particular people. I feel this convention in particular will draw from every state deer association will draw from every state deer association and be very well attended. There will also and be very well attended. There will also be a lot of educational and fun activities.” be a lot of educational and fun activities.”

anticipatedevent. event.Springfield, Springfield,a acity cityknown known anticipated for being home to President Abraham for being home to President Abraham Lincoln,the theinvention inventionofofthe thecorn corndog dogand and Lincoln, horseshoe sandwich as well as Springfield horseshoe sandwich as well as Springfield Lake,a abeautiful beautifuland andpopular popularreservoir, reservoir,isis Lake, alsorich richininculture. culture.InIn1812, 1812,Explorer ExplorerJohn John also Kelly built the first cabin in Springfield, Kelly built the first cabin in Springfield, notingthe thearea’s area’svast vastabundance abundanceofofwild wild noting deerand andgame. game.Today, Today,among amongthe thecity’s city’s deer grid structured streets is The Abraham grid structured streets is The Abraham LincolnPresident PresidentLibrary Libraryand andMuseum, Museum, Lincoln mere1212minutes minutesfrom fromthe theconvention. convention. a amere NADeFA attendees will receive a special NADeFA attendees will receive a special admission rate of only $10 if they visit the admission rate of only $10 if they visit the museum during the convention, which is museum during the convention, which is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Scheduled for March 20th-23rd 2024 Scheduled for March 20th-23rd 2024 at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Springfield at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Springfield Illinois, NADeFA will also feature several Illinois, NADeFA will also feature several guest speakers. “We typically cover a wide guest speakers. “We typically cover a wide variety of topics such as information on variety of topics such as information on starting a deer farm to the latest CWD starting a deer farm to the latest CWD findings to herd health and management,” findings to herd health and management,” said NADeFA Executive Director Shawn said NADeFA Executive Director Shawn Schafer. “A sampling of this year’s Schafer. “A sampling of this year’s speakers includes Justin Greenlee and Dr. speakers includes Justin Greenlee and Dr. Chris Seabury.”

Chris Seabury.”

ILDFA Vice President Chase Baker and ILDFA Vice President Chase Baker and Board Member Dr. Clifford Shipley believe Board Member Dr. Clifford Shipley believe that Illinois, a state with a very good that Illinois, a state with a very good reputation for raising deer, is a perfect reputation for raising deer, is a perfect choice and central location for hosting choice and central location for hosting NADeFA. “Springfield is a good city with NADeFA. “Springfield is a good city with easy access from the interstate and airport easy access from the interstate and airport to the hotel,” Dr. Shipley said. In addition, to the hotel,” Dr. Shipley said. In addition, ILDFA members hope Illinois “gains the ILDFA members hope Illinois “gains the exposure it deserves in being a great state exposure it deserves in being a great state to be a deer farmer,” Baker added. “We to be a deer farmer,” Baker added. “We see it continuing to be that way in the see it continuing to be that way in the future.” future.”

Board members for The Illinois Deer Board members for The Illinois Deer Farming Association (ILDFA) are pleased Farming Association (ILDFA) are pleased that Springfield, the capital of Illinois, will that Springfield, the capital of Illinois, will serve as the host city for this always muchserve as the host city for this always much-

As bright as the future is for Illinois deer As bright as the future is for Illinois deer farmers, is the prospect for new NADeFA farmers, is the prospect for new NADeFA attendees to make life-long friends attendees to make life-long friends and business partners, and for more and business partners, and for more

seasoned attendees to strengthen and seasoned attendees to strengthen and deepen existing relationships. In addition deepen existing relationships. In addition to events such as the anticipated Antler to events such as the anticipated Antler Competition, Silent Auction, Benefit Competition, Silent Auction, Benefit Auction, Consignment Auction, Dart Auction, Consignment Auction, Dart Gun Gun Competition, Coloring and Photo Competition, Coloring and Photo contest contest and a Culinary Competition is the convention hall itself, featuring is the convention hall itself, featuring booths from deer farms as well as those booths from deer farms as well as those promoting various products and services promoting various products and services geared toward helping a deer farmer geared toward helping a deer farmer succeed. succeed.

“There are approximately 2,500 members “There are approximately 2,500 members reached through our publications with the reached through our publications with the various state deer associations,” Giesen various state deer associations,” Giesen emphasized. “Therefore, I feel there emphasized. “Therefore, I feel there should be at least 2,500 people that attend should be at least 2,500 people that attend NADeFA. Many deer farmers have never NADeFA. Many deer farmers have never been to a national convention. Everyone been to a national convention. Everyone owes it to themselves to go. Sponsorships, owes it to themselves to go. Sponsorships, and the recognition that comes with that, and the recognition that comes with that, are also available for anyone who wishes are also available for anyone who wishes totosponsor sponsoraameal mealororan anevent.” event.”

To Toregister registerfor forNADeFA NADeFAor ortotohave haveaabooth, booth, visit the NADeFA website under NADeFA visit the NADeFA website under NADeFA 2024.

2024.“We “Weare areexpecting expectingaagood goodsize size crowd,” Schafer said.

“This is crowd,” Schafer said. “This isan anevent eventthe the whole family will enjoy.

Plan on attending. whole family will enjoy. Plan on attending.

You Youwill willreally reallyhave haveaagreat greattime.” time.”

For Formore moreinformation: information: www.nadefa.org www.nadefa.org Phone: Phone:330.454.3944 330.454.3944 • • Fax: Fax:330.454.3950 330.454.3950 Email: Email:info@nadefa.org info@nadefa.org

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QUALIFYING FOR A CONSIGNMENT SALE WHAT EVERY DEER FARMER SHOULD KNOW By: Gail Veley • Sponsored by IDEFA Building your farm name through consignment sale participation is one of the smartest moves a deer farmer can make, offers Chris Ezell, co-owner of Whitetail Sales Auction LLC based out of Urich, Missouri. Although some consignment sales such as Top 30 (North and South) may be more exclusive and feature only the country’s top 30 breeders for that particular area, others such as Chupp auctions and NADeFA’s annual consignment auction offer opportunities for quality livestock or valuable and useful items to be featured and sold from a wider pool of consigners.

As with every auction, programs are distributed describing each auction lot.

“What deer farmers need to realize is what a great advertising opportunity it is to be in the program,” said Kristy Schwartz, President of Whitetail Marketing Inc., and Graphics/Catalog Designer for Whitetail Sales Auction LLC. “Even if you aren’t participating as a consignor, you can still advertise.

Placing an ad allows people to identify with your brand. Coming to the auctions also allows you to gain insight and guidance from others and make goals for your future. It also helps your state.” Since the early 2000’s, Schwartz, 39, has been at the forefront of creating auction programs and working hand-inhand with each consignor to make sure

every detail is correct. Dates, times and places for every annual deer auction (as well as all advertising deadlines) can be found by visiting https://www. whitetailsalesauctionllc.com.

Perhaps it could be seen as every deer farmer’s dream to be among the 30 breeders chosen for the Top 30 North or South auction, and to enjoy the prestige that goes along with that. “It all depends on the genetics you have on your farm,” Ezell said. “It might be tougher for a new farmer to initially get in, but possible after some dedication and hard work. It’s a great goal to shoot for.”

The Chupp Auction, always held in Shipshewana, Indiana, generally features consignors from Indiana and closer surrounding areas. Ensuring that the quality of each auction lot falls within certain accepted parameters is in the hands of Ezell and Lester Eicher, who with Ezell, are at the helm of Whitetail Sales Auction LLC. Along with the Chupp Auction is a guaranteed good time with catered food, the unmatched hospitality of the Amish and the charm and culture of Shipshewana itself, a city with an Amish population of close to 90 percent. “If you haven’t been to this auction, you definitely need to come,” Ezell said.

The NADeFA auction, always held during the annual spring NADeFA convention, offers a chance to bring a wider variety of auction lots and showcase your best animal or most useful or well-crafted item such as a picnic bench (or even a magazine advertisement and article in your own quarterly deer association magazine.) NADeFA, which always draws a sizable and vast crowd from every state that raises deer, also offers a unique and interesting trade show as well as educational classes and the chance to mingle with some of the best producers in the deer industry.

A percentage of profits from auctions often end up being donated to a worthy cause such as nonprofit organizations that support hunting and conservation, various deer associations and even individuals within the deer industry in need of additional support for personal reasons. “The deer industry is full of generous people willing to help others,” Ezell said. “Every deer farmer should make an effort to be a part of these auctions.” Interested auction attendees or participants should contact Ezell or Eicher if they have questions or need more information about deadlines.

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THE NORTH AMERICAN DEER REGISTRY (NADR) OFFERING MORE SERVICES AND INNOVATION FOR BREEDING AND MANAGING DEER By: Gail Veley • Sponsored by IWDA Deer farmers, through the unwavering innovations of NADR, can now know exactly which GEBV markers and codons their deer possess, along with standard DNA parentage markers. “Our recently upgraded technology is allowing us to include GEBV markers and codon information with our standard parentage testing,” said NADR Executive Director Gary Cook. “This information allows breeders to maximize the reduction risk regarding CWD. The science allows them to genetically reconstruct their herds, making them less likely for CWD to occur, by virtually layering genetics from animals that are less susceptible to CWD. This will greatly influence breeding decisions as well as the future of the deer industry.”

Established in 2007 as an independent agency to help validate the deer industry, NADR has also recently purchased Game Management Solutions (GMS) software from NADeFA. “Our goal is to reinvent it so it can be opened from a phone and utilized in web-based applications,” Cook said. “We’ve been spending considerable time and effort revamping it to make it a much more powerful tool.” GMS, a tracking system designed to help manage every aspect of deer farming, will be available on a subscription basis in late winter or early spring, depending on when NADR is ready to introduce it. Currently, NADR maintains a DNA registry for whitetail, fallow and mule deer and as such, has tested almost 400,000 tissue samples. In addition, NADR is working on adding SNP markers for axis deer that will be available in 2024.

Deer farmers looking to sell, breed or participate in consignment sales are strongly encouraged to register their deer with NADR, through the submission of tissue samples. Sample submission options include an excel spreadsheet,

GMS software or manually. Samples could include pulled (not shaved) hair between 30-50 millimeters long from the underside of the tail, an antler core from the base of a shed antler, semen straws or used semen straws with the cotton plug still intact. However, AllFlex tissue tubes can be handled much quicker through an automated process versus hair or blood, explained Lindsey Kogut, NADR Senior Lead Scientist. “We need to constantly remind people that we’ve grown, and samples can take weeks to process,” she said. “The earlier you get them to us the better. We will keep you informed and let you know when it’s in process.”

One of the advantages of the revamped GMS software will be the ability to notify breeders when samples are in process and when results are available.

the latest CWD research and how GEBV’s and codons influence resistance.

“Genetic improvement for reduced CWD susceptibility is not a single step process.

It is a work in progress and is a standard practice in commercial/production livestock species as well,” Kogut said. “This information takes the guess work out of it and can provide an immense level of comfort to deer farmers. I cannot imagine where the deer breeding industry would be without the efforts of NADR.”

As a more recent staff edition, Kogut, is responsible for ensuring parentage and GEBV results are reviewed and released to the breeders in an accurate and timely manner. Drawing from the extensive research conducted by Dr. Christopher Seabury, Kogut spends a considerable amount of time talking with deer farmers in an effort to explain

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.

“We continue to work hard to provide the very best tools and the most valuable information in a genetic registry,” Cook said. “NADR is ever continuing to seek ways to use technology to provide knowledge and state of the art services to our customers.”

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“If I knew when I got started in the year 2,000 how tough it would be today to run a deer farm, I may not have ever gotten started,” explains Scott Fier, President of the Minnesota Deer Farmers Association and owner of Buffalo Ridge Whitetails in Porter.

“Back then, we were encouraged to raise deer. CWD was not something that was really talked about very much.” Although the Minnesota Board of Animal Health had governed over whitetail farms since 2005, sole authority now rests with The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and with that, perhaps more costly deer farm mandates. While new legislation requires deer farmers to construct an additional barrier outside of their existing fence “it does not necessarily mean a double fence,” said Mike Oehler, Farmed Deer and Captive Species Coordinator for The MDNR. In his newly created position, Oehler shares the four various fencing options acceptable to the DNR, intended to

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prevent wild deer from making contact with farmed deer and spread CWD. The first is a standard double fence, a simple mirror image of a farm’s existing fence. The second is a “secondary fence” made of smaller mesh type material that wild deer cannot penetrate. The third option is a wooden fence or shade cloth barrier. The fourth option is an electric fence. Yet, many deer farmers such as Steve Uchytil, Vice President of the Minnesota Deer Farmers Association and owner of Crow River Whitetails in Atwater, feel any type of additional fencing is extremely cost-prohibitive. He feels the expense is not worth the risk, especially if new additional costly compliance measures are made into law in the future. As a result, as of December 6th, 2023, Uchytil plans to clear out his entire existing herd and later, start over in another state. Although Uchytil has found potential buyers for his property, current law requires him to either sell to an immediate family member (should the property remain a deer farm) or sell to an unknown buyer who will use the property for other purposes. Immediate family includes cousins, siblings, children, adopted children, parents or grandparents, according to the MDNR. Regardless, the property is required to remain high-fenced for 10 years and along with that, deed restrictions. “This is where the property value crashes,” Uchytil explained. “This legislation is impacting our state very badly.”

“We realize fear over CWD has caused these changes to occur. We would like the MDNR to acknowledge the diligence that deer farmers have practiced in breeding for CWD resistance,” Fier said.

“While it may not be considered an exact science today, this is cutting edge technology and we’ve seen quantifiable results. And while we may not be able to prevent wild deer from getting CWD, we will prevent it on our farms. There isn’t a deer farmer in existence who doesn’t want to eradicate CWD. Sadly, many deer farmers in Minnesota are now closing their farms.” Steadfastly, Oehler and the DNR believe that wild deer, unless separated by fencing from farmed deer, can still pass on CWD. Should a deer farm test positive for CWD, current legislation requires biohazard signage to be placed every 50 feet of a farm’s property, perhaps cutting a property value in half, Uchytil said. Considering the multi-milliondollar revenue that high-fence hunting brings to the state of Minnesota, Uchytil and Fier both feel this is unfair and unnecessary. Deer farmers have until September 1st of 2024 to comply with the new laws. Minnesota Senator Andrew Lang and House Representative Dave Baker, deer advocates and lobbyists, were unavailable for comments.

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