LEGISLATIVE RELATIONSHIPS MATTER
Sponsored by ILDFA MISSOURI DEER FARMERS SHARE
Sponsored by MDA
PREPARING DOES FOR BREEDING SEASON
Advice from Alabama
Sponsored by ADA
Breeder Buck 2024 Showcase Magazine
Just in time for semen sales, getting ready for breeding season!
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.
~ Thank you to all that participated!
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Karla Kretschmer President
AB Whitetails 2052 Nation Rd Chetopa, KS 67336 620-920-0578
karlakretschmer@outlook.com
Kevin Constant Secretary / Treasurer
K&D Wildlife 4193 Clark rd. Meriden, KS 66512
785-224-8889
kanddwildlife@gmail.com
Joe Bisogno, Jr. Vice President
Timber Hills Lake Ranch 1369 Valley Road Mapleton, Kansas 66754 913-515-1507
joebisogno@yahoo.com
Jake Lamb Director-At-Large
Sand Creek Whitetail 10865 School Creek Rd Saint George, Kansas 66535 785-458-9100
sandcreekwhitetail@gmail.com
Event Overview
Kansas Deer and Elk Association Members are Like
Family
Reflections from President Karla Kretschmer
With fawning season done, I hope the odds were in your favor that you had more bucks than does. The feeling among KEDA members is very upbeat. The Cervid Industry is changing and breeding more for CWD resistance. We feel the future of Kansas and those states we sell to and buy from is very bright. As we look forward to selling our livestock for breeding and hunting season, I feel the 2024 market is looking good for many cervid breeds. It seems like we can’t produce enough animals to meet the demand.
Our annual KEDA Summer Picnic was yet another way our organization showed its strength and ability to work together as a family. Thank you to the Millers at Valley View Elk Ranch in Garnet, Kansas for their hosting our picnic July 13th. Close to 40 people gathered for a fun day of farm tours, Elk burgers and amazing pies. Our summer picnics are a way of “giving back” to our members by receiving complimentary t-shirts and participation in drawings for donations. Donations included a set of binoculars, a 360-degree see through hunting blind, a Beach Basket and a night’s stay at Acorns resort and more. We appreciate everyone who donated items and greatly appreciate Pneudart for sending complimentary darts and sponsoring our shooting contest. Rachelle Miller won a gift card for best shooting!
KEDA has so much to be proud of. At the NAEBA 2024 Convention & International Antler Competition, we won the 2024 Association of Distinction award. Thank you to our members both old and new whose combined efforts and family-like relationships shone through. In addition, Jon Reed, Immediate Past President of NAEBA (and member of KEDA), won the Rush Johnson Memorial Award for his dedication and service to NAEBA. Congratulations Jon! Great representation from Kansas!!!
Save the date for February 22, 2025, for our KEDA Convention. Venue will once again be Acorns Resort. We need auction items (both silent and live). We will also take ideas for speakers. Let’s make this one even better than 2024! All cervid farmers are welcome! We’d love to see everyone and make new friends, too! We are so fortunate to be able to do what we love!
And remember, change starts with one.
Karla Kretschmer
President Kansas Elk and Deer Association
“Save the date for February 22, 2025, for our KEDA Convention. Venue will once again be Acorns Resort.“ - Karla Kretschmer
MISSOURI DEER ASSOCIATION
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Amy Nold (‘26)
President Nold Farms LLC 51 SW 1501 RD
Urich, MO Henry 64788 660-492-0215 noldfarmsllc@yahoo.com
Bradley Lueckenhoff (‘26)
Vice President
Little Flat Creek 200 Washington St Suite 4 Purdy, MO 65734 417-342-2516 bradjlueck@gmail.com
DIRECTORS
Matt Kirchner (‘25)
Missouri Whitetails 29158 Hwy. C Alexandria, MO 63430 660-341-0554 mkirchner32@gmail.com
Sean Combs (‘24)
Tall Tine Whitetail Ranch 697 Blackjack Trail Mountain Home, AR 72653 870-450-2736 sean@mallardresort.com
Donald Hill (‘24)
Oak Creek Whitetail Ranch 178 Oak Creek Ln Bland, MO 65014 573-943-6644
donald@oakcreekwhitetailranch.com
Racheal Monnig (‘24)
Secretary / Treasurer Monnig Whitetails 14631 Cedar Ridge Ave Salisbury, MO 65281 660-413-1254 monnig.whitetails@yahoo.com
Amanda Peckinpaugh
Accounting
MDA Accounting Department PO Box 1141, Marion IL 62959 618-993-3618 fax: 855-222-6027
accounting@missourideerassociation.com
Bradley Puff (‘26)
High Adventure Ranch 308 Mikel Ave St. Louis, MO 63043 314-578-4590
bpuff@highadventureranch.com
Garrett Westfall (‘24)
Double G Ranch Whitetails 12602 Summersette Liberty, MO 64068 816-806-9905
doublegwestfall@gmail.com
Jeni Haddock (‘25)
Walleye Whitetails 7751 Walleye Rd Pierce City, MO usa 65723 417-316-1059
jeni.haddock@gmail.com
Event Overview
Missouri Deer Farmers Remain Committed to a Brighter Future
A Word of Inspiration from MDA President Amy Nold
Missouri deer farmers may feel the strain of running our deer farms in our home state, yet we stand together in our quest to see a brighter future. At our annual picnic August 10th at Blosser Whitetails, in Buffalo, Missouri, close to 75 people gathered to enjoy farm tours (including a look at their new handling facility), a simple meal and an industry update for Missouri.
It’s always a welcomed time when we gather with fellow producers to share experiences and to build camaraderie. Our auction through McClung Sales included auction lots such as herd health supplies, power tools, gift baskets, feed, supplements and guns. I greatly appreciate the participation of everyone involved including folks from Texas, Illinois, Indiana, Florida, Kansas, Oklahoma, Michigan, Minnesota and Louisiana. Funds raised are used to pay our lobbyists and various other annual expenses.
While we continue to work hard to comply with our state agencies, we are hopeful that a potential future revision of CWD monitoring will give producers better options. Stay tuned for updates. Thank you again, our members, for standing and working together for positive changes. We continue our quest to be seen in a very positive light for all of the valuable things that we do.
Amy Nold President Missouri Deer Association
Thank you Missouri Deer Association Members
“It’s always a welcomed time when we gather with fellow producers to share experiences and to build camaraderie. “ - Amy Nold
Picnic Held at Blosser Whitetails, Buffalo Missouri
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chris Ezell
President
Dangerous Whitetails of Oklahoma 7134 W. 420 Rd Chelsea, OK 74016 918-697-5389 chrisezell@rocketmail.com
Larry Armstrong
Treasurer
Armstrong Whitetails 689 Whitetail Ridge Skiatook, OK 74070 918-639-6951 critter6634@gmail.com.
Tim Condict
Flying Eagles Ranch 23455 FR A51 Hodgen, OK 74939 214-549-9963 timcondict@gmail.com
DIRECTORS
Meagan E. Lewis
Secretary
Antlers Trophy Whitetails 1899 E CR 1980 ANTLERS, OK 74523 979-864-7732 mjlewis2020@icloud.com
Mike Charlton
Riverbend Trophy Whitetails 3616 Boston Pool Rd. Hominy, OK 74035 Mkbs5484@icloud.com 918-430-5484
Tommy Gleason
Deer Creek Whitetails
571 Lone Oak Rd W Hartshorne, OK 74547 918-424-5293 tomgleason6@yahoo.com
Shawn Horton
Secretary 368145 E 980 Rd Boley, Ok 74829 214-842-9462 shorton1965@yahoo.com
Barry Reed 836 E 480 Pryor, OK 74361 918-798-1887 barryreed7@aol.com
Joe Smith 14421 Buggy I Jones, OK 73049 405-696-3880
Event Overview
Oklahoma Poised for a Brighter Horizon
A Moment with President Chris Ezell
While all of our events in Oklahoma are very well-attended, we anticipate an upsurge in the numbers of those who will attend future events. Currently there are a lot of deer farmers from other states that are moving to Oklahoma, a state where common sense people enjoy favorable legislative support as well as support from agencies such as The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife and The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture.
As an association, we are preparing to take part in an unprecedented event, thanks to the February 2024 passage of Oklahoma House Bill 3462, The Chronic Wasting Disease Genetic Improvement Act. This act allows for the release of captive raised deer that possess genetics with CWD durability, to be released into the wild, starting in January 2026. We stand together with all deer farmers in every state where they are raised, in our belief that we will be the solution to eventually eradicating CWD. We know all eyes will be upon us in the next few years to come and feel optimistic that we will see favorable results. We appreciate the hard work of our lobbyist Carol Brewster and our Vice President Tim Condict for all the hours they devote to our association. We also appreciate all the legislatures who supported HB3462.
I’m grateful our association is so strong. The upbeat atmosphere felt at our most recent 2024 Annual Event and Fundraiser in Broken Arrow, was indicative of what we can expect in the future with bigger crowds to go along with it. Plans are currently in the works to combine our 2025 Annual Fundraiser with Top 30 South. Stay tuned for details and thank you again for all of your support. Those of us in the deer industry know how fortunate we are to do what we love.
Chris Ezell President Whitetails of Oklahoma
Thank you WhitetailsOklahomaof Members
“We know all eyes will be upon us in the next few years to come and feel optimistic that we will see favorable results. “ - Chris Ezell
“We stand together with all deer farmers in every state where they are raised, in our belief that we will be the solution to eventually eradicating CWD.”
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MISSOURI 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 MDA
With shovels in hand and an agenda to fill, Rachel and Brad Monnig recently trenched 600 feet of water line at their eight-acre farm, Cedar Ridge Whitetails in Salisbury, Missouri. After fifteen years of dragging hoses to water troughs it was time for something easier. In fact, it was way past time. Today water hydrants line their deer farm, saving them a substantial amount of time caring for their deer.
Saving time and money when raising deer is a subject Roxanne and Jeff Knibb of Knibb Whitetails near St. Louis, Missouri, know all too well. Today, their seven breeding pens are lined with Rangemaster high-tensile horse fence. Fawns no longer get their heads stuck in the fence. Strips of Geogrid no longer litter the pens, making for a much better presentation during farm tours. And life is good for their deer herd, which numbers close to 200 head, housed in 19 one-acre pens. However, things did not start out so well when they acquired their first deer, four bred does, in 2009.
“We thought we could preempt the problem of fawns escaping through six-inch spacing without having to line the breeding pens,” Roxanne, 62,
explained. “So, we used Stay-Tuff fence with three-inch spacing on the whole farm. The problem was, while the fawns could not escape, they still tried . . . and got their heads stuck in the fence.” Their first ‘solution’ was to line the breeding pens with Geogrid, a lightweight plastic product that was easily attached to the Stay-Tuff fence using cable ties. But both the Geogrid and the cable ties degraded with exposure and had to be replaced every few years. The deer also took to entertaining themselves by tearing strips off the fence and distributing them around the pen.
The solution that finally and actually worked very well was in lining the breeder pens with Rangemaster horse fence from Kencove (Fastlock Woven Wire, 13/48”/2”, 12 ½ Ga). The Knibbs used a Pneumatic Hog Ring Tool (Type HC715) and stainless-steel Hog Rings (KSF15SS100B, C-ring style, .75” open/.3125” closed), both from King-Hughes Fasteners, to attach the Rangemaster fence to the Stay-Tuff fence as needed (about one ring per square foot of fence). “At first we were afraid the fence would be so stiff that more fawns would die when they hit it,” Roxanne said. “But the fence has been
up since 2021, and thankfully, that has not been the case. A fence that provides safety and longevity is a joy to have.”
Looking at longevity factors such as fencing is something the Monnig’s wholeheartedly agree with, along with the selection of genetics, pen design and layout at their farm which now houses close to 70 deer. “Looking back, we should have toured a lot more farms and asked a lot more questions,” Rachel, 35, said. “You’re always going to end up with more deer than you planned. Determining your future ‘add-ons’ and how that would go with your existing layout is important. It’s also important to know your goals and who you’re trying to sell to, the breeder market or stocker market. As a farm that raises stockers, we now use sexed semen so we will have more bucks than does.”
If the Monnig’s and Knibb’s could offer a universal piece of advice to new deer farmers – it’s longevity. “The key is all in the planning,” Rachel said. “For example, consider power does. They are hard to make and hard to replace. Or that doe that will milk any baby. Always plan for what the future could mean with every decision you make. It will pay off.”
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Magazine Deadlines / Event Calendar
Michigan Fall Deadline
If you would like your farm or business featured on our business card pages, email digital pdf file or scanned image (must be readable resolution) of your business card to:
Meagan Lewis for Oklahoma members: mjlewis2020@icloud.com
Karla Kretschmer for Kansas and Missouri members: karlakretschmer@outlook.com
This gives Tri-State members a way to reach out to one another for services and to buy or sell deer! There will be limited pages for these card spreads, first come first serve. The overflow would be placed in the next issue and cards will be rotated each quarter.
If you have any questions please contact Kathy Giesen: 435-817-0150
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PREPARING DOES FOR BREEDING SEASON
ADVICE FROM ALABAMA
By: Gail Veley • Sponsored by The Alabama Deer Farmers Association
Successfully getting your does from the weaning pens to the breeding pens can be considered somewhat of a science, perfected through the course of experience combined with a little trial and error. “Breeding plans can get complicated with everything you need to consider such as CWD resistance, pedigrees and antlers,” explains Cameron Odom, owner of Five O’s Ranch, a 41-acre spread begun in 2015 in Citronelle, Alabama. At Five O’s Ranch, a farm which is currently home to 140 deer that is expecting close to 100 fawns in the spring, “we make every effort to make sure our does are as healthy as they can be and ready for breeding season.”
At the forefront of these preparations should be the constant monitoring for and prevention of EHD. The city of Citronelle, known since 1955 as the oil capital of Alabama and located 34 miles north of Mobile, has its fair share of annual rain and occasional hurricanes and along with that a higher prevalence of bacteria, midge flies and EHD.
“If a doe has had a bout of EHD close to breeding season, I highly recommend not putting her through the stress of A.I.,” Odom, 48, said. “At our farm, we would breed her naturally instead through live cover.”
To have the healthiest does, a diet high in quality hay, grain and minerals is recommended yearround, with an increase of those things during the winter and spring months as fawns are developing, born and raised (simultaneously along with future breeding plans and preparations.) “I feel this is something every farm should practice, along with regular wormings and vaccinations, to ensure their does have appropriate antibodies and that their body condition is good,” Odom said.
Body condition and overall health also factors into weaning fawns. “If one of your does becomes sick in August or September, it’s not recommended that you compound the situation by pulling fawns off,” Odom said. “Wait a couple weeks
or so until she is healthy again. Remember you want your does as strong and as healthy as they can get as breeding season approaches.”
A strong hunting economy, perpetuated by an abundance of state-wide preserves, means the demand for deer is high. In Alabama, a closed-border state, maintaining healthy deer herds is essential to the long-term success of every deer farm. “Essentially, good animal husbandry is the biggest key to success,” Odom shared. “Knowing your herd and laying eyes of them every day, even twice a day, is an important part of this. Be vigilant and aware. Vaccinate and utilize A.I. whenever you can to increase hearty genetic variety while being mindful of your end market. Is CWD resistance important? Antler size? Negative GEBV markers? Or all of the above?”
Odom feels everyone involved in The Alabama Deer Farmers Association strives hard to stay abreast of the latest industry trends, and to be compliant with the regulations set in place by The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. “We have a great group of deer farmers operating well-run and well managed deer farms,” Odom said. “We are grateful for the opportunity to do what we love with the support of our spouses, friends, family and customers.”
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Based out of Rockport, Texas, C&E BioSolutions specializes in producing precision released encapsulated probiotics, digestive enzymes and science backed supplements for your whitetail deer and exotic herds. C&E is also known for “bringing deer back to life,” Shane, 43, explained. “We hear a lot of good stories about this type of thing, like cleaning up scours
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and saving so many fawns. Most of our products are fawn and antler growth driven.”
Shane and Jennifer are native Texans, who both grew up in the whitetail and exotic breeding industries. Shane started in 1994 on his family’s whitetail and exotic ranch in Junction, Texas. Jennifer began her wildlife experience in 2008 in Dimmit County, Texas bottle raising and vaccinating fawns, artificially inseminating superior does and managing hunts. Both have a combined experience working with more than 43 different cervid and hoof stock species. Educating customers about their products is their passion, and both couldn’t feel more eager about the recent addition of two new products. The first is “MaxRax® MR-1,” a mineral additive for your existing feed ration. The second product, “Defender,” is a C&E bulk probiotic to add to your current feeding program. All products through these companies are made and shipped throughout the U.S.A. “We also reward referrals and always appreciate having new customers pointed our way,” Jennifer said.
Shane, along with Jennifer, feel their education and real-world experience make them an ideal choice for running these companies and in turn, helping their customers realize success through healthy and prospering cervid and exotic herds. Shane, who earned a Master of Science Degree in Nutrition at Texas A&M, is also a member of the Texas A&M Association of Former Students and the Coastal Conservation Association. Jennifer, 39, a certified nutrition coach and personal trainer, is a member of The Daughters of the American Revolution as well as the Junior League of Corpus Christi.
As they look ahead, Shane and Jennifer are ready to further strengthen the trust they share with their customers, by inviting them to see for themselves how well their products work. “Jennifer and I are very grateful for the opportunities we have, and for all of our existing customers. We look forward to adding to our customer base and are always available for calls and emails. Don’t hesitate to reach out. In the grand scheme of things, it’s all about relationships and helping everyone win.”
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LEGISLATIVE RELATIONSHIPS MATTER
By: Gail Veley • Sponsored by the Illinois Deer Farmers Association
Establishing legislative relationships when there isn’t a pressing issue can be fundamental in solving issues if and when they do arise, explains Dr. Ray Favero of Whitetail Genetics in Braidwood, Illinois. “Being able to see the people one-on-one that make legislative decisions and deepening these relationships, helps in bringing both sides together to solve issues when that time comes,” he added. In a time where the farmed deer industry is still growing, it has never seemed more popular. With that, the urge to combat CWD has gained matching momentum and as a result, great conflicts in some states among deer farmers and the powers that be. However, some states have experienced firsthand the benefits of resolving issues, while others are just starting their own battles.
For example, each spring in Pierre, South Dakota, members of The South Dakota Deer and Elk Association sit down face-to-face with members of the South Dakota Animal Industry Board to discuss issues and solve problems such as CWD. In 2021, Missouri deer farmers rejoiced after a revised Wildlife Code was established, giving them more leeway for dealing with CWD testing from deer mortalities, among other beneficial things. In Oklahoma, the recent November 1st, 2023, passage of House Bill 1844 has opened
their borders for receiving deer, greatly aiding the ability to operate on a larger scale. Oklahoma also recently passed legislation enabling the release of farm raised deer into the wild, to help introduce CWD resistant animals into wild herds. These are just a few examples of success stories. Yet, in Minnesota, deer farmers have only recently begun a legal battle to change difficult rules and regulations scheduled to take effect September 1st of this year.
However, none of the progress made within states enjoying more relaxed regulations would have taken place, without all sides being willing to come together and discuss concerns face-to-face. In Dr. Favero’s home state of Illinois, regulations for deer farming have never been “terribly bad,” he said. “One of our large problems a while back was that landowners would call the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and ask about deer farming. The response from the DNR was ‘no it’s illegal and the department is not issuing any new permits.’ After years and personnel changes and talking with the DNR, staff finally began telling the landowners the truth. Having state deer association representation through lobbyists is a vital component in accomplishing goals such as this, as well as opening lines of communication for correct
information to be obtained. If you think strictly in terms of partisan politics, you might not get far,” he shared. “In the Illinois House and Senate, we are about 70% liberal but through a lobbyist you bring both sides together and compromise, especially with one that’s been around for a while. The American Farm Bureau is an excellent way to find lobbyists, or through a referral from another allied organization. Make sure a couple of your state deer association members are also members of the Farm Bureau and Farmers Union, as both sides of the political isle need to be covered.” These proactive measures can also potentially assist in explaining the economic benefit that deer farming is within a state. “Here in Illinois, hunting preserves are part of our growth,” Dr. Favero emphasized. “Now we have seven or eight where we used to only have two or three.” Standing behind every hard-working deer farmer in North America is NADeFA. Each year, selected representatives spend a few days in Washington, D.C. to interact with national lobbyists and to mingle with senators and individuals from state departments. “We may not necessarily discuss specific issues,” Dr. Favero said. “But it is rather all about relationship building. They’ve been very, very good trips. These trips to Washington are very beneficial to NADEFA and are very personally rewarding.”
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Easy Venison Pie
Make a venison pie packed with pancetta, mushrooms and red wine, topped with golden puff pastry. It’s cooked low and slow for beautifully tender meat.
Ingredients
• 2½ tbsp sunflower oil
• 2lbs diced venison
• 3.5oz smoked bacon lardons, pancetta or chopped smoked streaky bacon
• 2 onions, roughly chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 7oz chestnut mushrooms, quartered, or baby chestnut mushrooms, halved
• 3 tbsp plain flour
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 5oz red wine or dark ale (optional)
• 2 beef stock cubes mixed with 20oz boiling water
• 1 egg yolk, beaten (freeze the white for another recipe)
• 13oz sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry
Instructions
1. Heat the oven to 320F. Heat half the oil in a large flameproof casserole, brown the venison well in batches for 10 mins over a high heat, then set aside. Scatter t he bacon into the pan with another ½ tbsp oil and sizzle for 8-10 mins until golden. Stir through th e onions and bay leaves, drizzling with the remaining oil, and cook over a low heat for 5 mins until br owned. Lower the heat to medium, then add the mushrooms and cook for a few minutes more until so ftened.
2. Scatter over the flour, stirring until the flour turns brown. Tip the meat and any juices back into the pan along with the ketchup and give it all a good stir. Pour over the wine or ale, if using, and bring to the boil. Bubble for a few minutes, then pour over the stock . Season and bring to a simmer. Cover with a lid and put in the oven for about 2 hrs until the meat i s tender. Will keep chilled for three days or frozen for up to three months. Leave to cool completely firs t. Defrost in a fridge overnight before reheating thoroughly in a microwave or pan until the meat is pi ping hot.
3. To make the pie, heat the oven to 425F. Tip the filling into a 24-26cm rimmed pie dish and brush the rim of the dish with some of the egg yolk. Unravel the pastry, drape it over the dish and use a knife to trim and press against the rim. Re-roll the trimmings to mak e a decoration, if you like. Will keep covered and frozen for up to three months. Defrost fully before continuing with step three.
4. Brush the pie with the remaining egg yolk and season with sea s alt flakes, if you like. Make a few little slits in the centre of the pie to allow the steam to esc ape, and bake for 30-35 mins until deep golden.
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Kansas Elk & Deer Association
July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Registration/Renewal form
Name:___________________________________________________________________
Ranch/ Farm Name:___________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________
City/State/Zip_________________________________________________________________ Phone:_______________________________________________________________________
Email:____________________________________________
How many elk do you own?___________________________________________________
How many deer and what species?___________________________________
How many acres of high fence?______ Do you AI your elk or deer?________
Do you own a hunting preserve?______ If yes, how many animals harvested a year?_______
Do you sell elk and/or deer products at local farmers markets?________
Do you harvest velvet antler? ________
Are you enrolled in the voluntary CWD Monitoring Program?________
Circle membership type:
Voting member: $50 annually, full voting rights, must own elk or deer in Kansas
Associate member: $25 annually, nonvoting (not open to elk or deer owners in Kansas)
Dues payable to: Kansas Elk & Deer Association 825 S. Kansas Ave; Suite 500 Topeka, KS 66612
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