Under Quarantine: Pennsylvania’s CWD Debate

Under Quarantine: Pennsylvania’s CWD Debate

Join host Keith Warren as Deer and Wildlife Stories investigates the growing controversy surrounding Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) management in Pennsylvania. Traveling to Book Whitetails in Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania, Keith takes viewers inside a state-mandated CWD quarantine that has halted operations and raised serious concerns among deer farmers AND deer hunters.

Through firsthand interviews with Stacey Fry and other local whitetail producers, this episode examines whether the Pennsylvania CWD Interagency Task Force is truly preventing the spread of CWD—or harming the deer farming and hunting communities it’s meant to protect.

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RS Deer Ranch: Leading the Way in EHD and CWD Resistance

RS Deer Ranch: Leading the Way in EHD and CWD Resistance

Join host Keith Warren as Deer and Wildlife Stories travels to Hempstead, Texas, to visit RS Deer Ranch, where owner Roy Malonson is leading the charge in EHD and CWD resistance within the deer farming industry. With a forward-thinking mindset, Roy is committed to pushing progress, not retreating, when it comes to strengthening herd health. Through innovative management practices such as reducing stress, providing ample shade, and using a cooling-water technique, RS Deer Ranch focuses on raising big, healthy whitetails built for long-term resilience. Along the way, Keith and Roy discuss how proactive care and resistance-focused strategies are shaping the future of deer breeding.

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Calling Oklahoma Home: Inside the State’s Whitetail Industry

Calling Oklahoma Home: Inside the State’s Whitetail Industry

Join host Keith Warren as Deer and Wildlife Stories explores the thriving whitetail deer farming industry in the great state of Oklahoma, a place Keith now proudly calls home. Keith visits several standout deer farms, including Riverbend Whitetails, one of the largest deer farms he has ever seen in the state, and Cougar Ridge, where educating and inspiring the next generation of deer farmers is a top priority. Along the way, Keith attends the Whitetails of Oklahoma Annual Picnic hosted by River Valley Ranch, connecting with fellow deer farmers from across the state and gaining insight into the relationships, innovations, and shared vision shaping Oklahoma’s whitetail industry. From shared stories to forward-thinking conversations, this gathering offers a glimpse into where the industry is headed and the people who are shaping its future.

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Limitless Genetics: Where Whitetail Legends Are Made

Limitless Genetics: Where Whitetail Legends Are Made

Join host Keith Warren as Deer and Wildlife Stories travels to Schulenburg, Texas, to visit Limitless Genetics, a deer operation with 15 years in the industry, owned by Jesse Boger and known for producing exceptional whitetails. Anchoring the program is Brain Freeze, a 10-year-old legend whose genetics have left a lasting impact on herds across the country. Along the way, you’ll meet standout bucks like Big Slick, Alakazam, and Total Package, as Keith and Jesse explain how true success in deer breeding goes beyond great bucks and depends on pairing the right does with the right sires to build a lasting legacy.

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Preparing for CWD Early: How Daniel Thomas Whitetails Stayed Ahead

Preparing for CWD Early: How Daniel Thomas Whitetails Stayed Ahead

Join host Keith Warren as Deer and Wildlife Stories heads to Daniel Thomas Whitetails in Springhill, Louisiana—a deer farm that has spent the last 15 years building a program rooted in foresight and adaptability. When CWD first emerged, Daniel trusted the early science and adjusted his game plan, putting a strong emphasis on resistance genetics long before it became industry standard. Today, that forward-thinking approach is paired with a relentless focus on growing big, healthy whitetails that thrive. It’s a look inside a modern deer operation where early decision-making, genetics, and long-term vision continue to shape exceptional results.

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Prime Acres Whitetails and Exotics: Years in the Making

Prime Acres Whitetails and Exotics: Years in the Making

Keith Warren heads to Prime Acres Whitetails and Exotics in Woodville, Texas, a deer farm known for doing things the right way—with patience, proven genetics, and a deep commitment to herd health. Owned by Brad Hassig, Prime Acres has built its reputation over time by consistently producing high-quality whitetail deer and exceptional exotics, staying focused on the long game rather than shortcuts.

This visit is especially personal for Keith, as he actually loads up a huge buck he’s had his eye on for years—The Fixxx and transports it to his farm. This moment brings together years of anticipation, trust in the breeding program, and respect for the entire process, which makes Prime Acres Whitetails and Exotics a true standout in the deer and exotics farming world.

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Rocky Ridge: The Standard in Ethical Whitetail Breeding

Rocky Ridge: The Standard in Ethical Whitetail Breeding

Join host Keith Warren as Deer and Wildlife Stories highlights Rocky Ridge Whitetails, a long-standing Amish-run farm known for its spotless operation and incredibly successful proven breeding program. See how their decades-long focus on genetics and now their selective breeding of CWD-resistant genetics have produced deer that breeders nationwide rely on for strength, health, and longevity. It's a look inside a deer farm where tradition, attention to modern science, and detail drive exceptional results.

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Indiana Whitetail Powerhouses: The Genetics Behind Giant Deer

Indiana Whitetail Powerhouses: The Genetics Behind Giant Deer

Join host Keith Warren as Deer and Wildlife Stories takes you inside three of Indiana’s leading deer farms. First, visit Five Star Genetics, where the team is dedicated to raising gentle whitetail deer and producing powerhouse bucks thanks to the strong foundation of does known for consistently throwing big, high-quality deer. Then step inside X-Factor Whitetails, a game preserve built around superior herd health and management practices that set the standard for ethical, high-quality whitetail production. Finally, explore Springfield Whitetails, home to industry-shaping genetics that continue to influence breeders across the country.

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