Preparing for CWD Early: How Daniel Thomas Whitetails Stayed Ahead

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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

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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

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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

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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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Tajada Whitetails: Building Deer with CWD Resistance

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Tajada Whitetails: Building Deer with CWD Resistance

Join Keith Warren as he visits Tajada Whitetails, where George Tunal and his family are pushing the boundaries of deer farming. With a focus on advanced genetics and animal husbandry, they are combating chronic wasting disease through selective breeding while at the same time enhancing trophy-sized deer. Discover how Tunal’s breeding program prioritizes longevity, health, and adaptability, ensuring deer thrive even in harsh environments. Featuring impressive yearlings and two-year-olds with wide frames and strong genetic backgrounds that are more durable to CWD, Tajada Whitetails is setting the stage for the future of deer farming in a growing market.

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Conquering CWD with Elite Genetics | Woodard Whitetails

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Conquering CWD with Elite Genetics | Woodard Whitetails

Join Keith Warren as he explores Woodard Whitetails in Kentucky, where Henry Woodard and his team are revolutionizing the industry. With over 300 whitetails and a growing elk herd, they’re leading the charge in breeding for superior genetics and CWD resistance. Discover how their diverse range of trophy whitetails and cutting-edge breeding practices are shaping the future of deer farming.

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Let’s Have a Party: IDEFA Picnic

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Let’s Have a Party: IDEFA Picnic

Join host Keith Warren as Deer and Wildlife Stories takes you inside three standout Indiana deer farms. Discover the cutting-edge genetics, nutrition, and sustainable practices behind trophy whitetails from Pine Creek Deer Farm, known for their big, clean, typical deer and legendary throwing genetics to X-Factor Whitetails’ health-focused game preserve and Springfield Whitetails’ industry-shaping genetics. Plus, don’t miss the IDEFA Picnic, where the community gathers to celebrate deer farming innovation and learn some new tips and tricks in the industry.

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Breeding the Perfect Deer and Piebald in Michigan

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Breeding the Perfect Deer and Piebald in Michigan

Keith heads to Michigan to visit two exceptional deer farms, Red Moon and Spotted Acres. From bottle-feeding fawns to raising calm, gentle deer, these farms are perfecting the art of selective breeding. Learn about their innovative embryo programs, the health and care of their deer, and how they’re producing stunning piebald and superior pedigrees.

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Texas’ Biggest Up and Coming Deer Farm! P Bar Whitetails

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Texas’ Biggest Up and Coming Deer Farm! P Bar Whitetails

On this episode of “Keith Warren’s Deer and Wildlife Stories”, it’s our first time to visit this East Texas deer farm run by a woman who the entire deer industry is talking about. Her name is Jody Phillips and she has assembled some of the best genetics in the entire whitetail world by focusing on the doe side. Jody explains how her secret to success has not been focused on giant bucks and why.

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