In this episode the guys talk about navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and how in some cases, stay-at-home has resulted in more time in the woods. You'll learn some interesting statistics about hunter license sales and turkey hunting participation from a recent Outdoor Life article. A recent related NDA survey is also discussed.For more information or to join the National Deer Alliance, visit: www.nationaldeeralliance.com.To visit the National Deer Alliance CWD Resources Center, visit: www.nationaldeeralliance.com/cwdTo sign up for NDA's Grassroots Advocacy Center, visit: www.nationaldeeralliance.com/take-action Coffee & Deer is Powered by Simplecast

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Believe it or not, there are millions of acres of public land across the country that sportsmen do not have access to because they are landlocked. In some cases, neighboring landowners utilize these same lands to sell outfitted hunts, while at the same time keeping the public out due to a historic law that doesn't allow the physical crossing of property corners. Joel Webster, Western public lands director at Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, joins the show to tell us about how they found these lands in partnership with OnXMaps, and what they and their conservation partners are doing to solve the problem. Coffee & Deer is Powered by Simplecast

Landlocked Public Land with Joel Webster of TRCP

Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) has been connecting sportsmen with excess venison with those in need since 1997. In fact, the organization has provided 20.2 million servings of venison since its inception, and in 2018-2019 FHFH provided 178,668 pounds of meat that produced 714,672 servings. I talked with Josh Wilson, FHFH's executive director, about the success of the program and he explained how easy it is for hunters to donate. Best of all, it's free of charge thanks to the generosity of the group's supporters.

Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry

Bryan Richards is an internationally recognized authority on chronic wasting disease (CWD) in his role as Emerging Disease Coordinator with the U.S. Geological Survey. The National Deer Alliance works closely with Richards on a regular basis, and I have shared the state with him talking about CWD at events in the U.S. an Canada. In this episode, we talk about CWD and I ask Bryan to d scribe what he things are the most important things that hunters should know about the disease. We also have some fun talking dogs and our shar ed love for the outdoors.

Talking CWD with Bryan Richards of USGS

5 Outdoors/Prime Archery has been a supporter of the National Deer Alliance from our beginning in 2015. In this episode of Coffee and Deer, I sit down with Lou, Matt, and Nate Grace, a father and sons ownership team that designs and manufactures some of the best bows and archery accessories on the planet. It's a great story of how the Grace family has grown the company while giving you a behind the scenes look at an American archery company. For more information about G5 Outdoors and Prime Archery, visit www.g5outdoors.com or www.g5prime.com .

Behind the Sc enes with G5 Outdoors and Prime Archery

In this second part of a two-part show, I talk with Chad Stewart and Kelly Straka of the Michigan DNR about wildlife management in the beautiful state of Michigan. Their jobs are challenged by the diversity of habitats in the state as well as the threats of chronic wasting disease and bovine tuberculosis. Part II focuses on how the state manages bovine tuberculosis and chronic wasting disease, and we also get a glimpse into the passion Chad and Kelly have for their work as they share some personal insights.

Deer and Disease Management in Michigan Part II

In this first part of a two part show, I talk with Chad Stewart and Kelly Straka of the Michigan DNR about wildlife management in the beautiful state of Michigan. Their jobs are challenged by the diversity of habitats in the state as well as the threats of chronic wasting disease and bovine tuberculosis. Part I focuses on Chad's and Kelly's outdoors and educational backgrounds and the management of the state's big game animals, including an impressive elk population.

Deer and Disease Management in Michigan

In this episode, I talk with Kris Rockwell who is a trustee of the S. Kent Rockwell Foundation, which was founded by his father. Kris is an avid outdoorsman with a passion for fishing, which he does all around the world. He is a committed conservationist, and he guides the foundation's focus areas of conservation, community, education, and innovation. We talked about broad conservation initiatives and how deer have a significant impact on the management of all wildlife. We also discussed the impact that chronic wasting disease (CWD) is having on deer and other wildlife. For more information about the S. Kent Rockwell Foundation, visit skentrockwellfoundation.org.

Talking Conservation with S. Kent Rockwell Foundation’s Kris Rockwell

In this episode of Coffee & Deer, I talk with NDA intern Torin Miller who is about to graduate with three degrees from Penn State University, all of which are aimed at landing him a job doing conservation policy work. In addition to learning a little more about Torin and his great work for NDA, he gives some great advice for what it takes to get noticed in a highly competitive industry.

Career in Conservation Policy with Torin Miller

Westervelt Wildlife is a proud supporter of National Deer Alliance (NDA), and the company has an impressive history of conservation and servicing the needs of hunters. Nick Pinizzotto sat down with recreation manager and certified wildlife biologist Kevin McKinstry to talk about Westervelt's work, as well as why the company feels supporting groups like NDA is so important.

Westervelt Wildlife with Kevin McKinstry

While on a recent hunting trip, NDA president and CEO Nick Pinizzotto talked with Chip West who is the "go to" guy in the state of Delaware when it comes to deer and hunting policy. Chip is a farmer, hunter, and savvy political mind who doesn't mind mixing it up with decision makers when it comes to doing the right thing for deer. We talk about Chip's recent work that led to the state's decision to allow Sunday deer hunting all season long.

Chip West and the Importance of Grassroots Activism

Who better to talk conservation with than Whit Fosburgh, President and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP)? We talk about the broad conservation impact of wild deer, and how TRCP is using its influence to help tackle issues like chronic wasting disease. NDA and TRCP signed a memorandum of understanding to work on CWD together in 2018, and Fosburgh recently joined the NDA board of directors.

Whit Fosburgh of Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership

We sat down with Dan Johnson, host of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast and founder of Sportsmen's Nation to talk about grassroots outdoors communication and chronic wasting disease. Dan is a supporter of the National Deer Alliance and is quickly becoming one of the most recognizable figures in the outdoor podcasting world. Dan is never afraid to give you his opinion on important issues, and this conversation is no exception.

Outdoors Podcasts and CWD with Dan Johnson of Nine Finger Chronicles

Vista Outdoor has been a strong supporter of the National Deer Alliance since the organization's inception about four years ago. We caught up with Jake Edson from Vista at the 2019 Archery Trade Association Show to talk about some exciting new products from their brands Bushnell and Primos, and we asked Jake about why Vista Outdoor thinks it's important to support NDA and other important conservation causes.

New Bushnell Trail Cameras and Primos Blind

We often see pictures and video of people rescuing deer from frozen lakes, ponds, and streams during the winter months, but it's not often we get to know the heroes behind the effort. In this episode of Coffee and Deer, you will meet Jason Stewart, a youth football coach from Marion Center, Pennsylvania who recently saved a doe that was stranded on his frozen pond. He was able to rescue the deer just before an unseasonably warm day melted the ice, which would have certainly sealed the exhausted animal's fate.

Meet the Youth Football Coach Behind a Deer Rescue

The National Deer Alliance (NDA) On Watch podcast features audio from our popular Coffee and Deer show and will also include stand-alone episodes featuring guest who are influencers in wild deer conservation, hunting, and the hunting industry. NDA’s mission is to serve as the guardian of wild deer conservation and our hunting heritage. With a policy focus, NDA works on behalf of deer, hunters, and the hunting industry to ensure a bright future for all. NDA Membership is free and you can sign up at nationaldeeralliance.com.

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