Best Archery Trade Association Podcasts (2024)

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How Wildlife Conservation is Being Robbed with Dan Forster of the Archery Trade Association 50:41

9d ago50:41

50:41

In this episode, learn about how wildlife conservation is being robbed by Pittman-Roberson Act and Dingell-Johnson Act excise tax slippage due to foreign product production and international e-commerce. Dan Forster, Chief Conservation Officer at Archery Trade Association, joins Nick and The Doctor to explain this complex issue and how it is hurting…

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Early Season Whitetail Hunting Strategies with ALPS OutdoorZ 54:58

1d ago54:58

54:58

It’s time to hunt deer! With hunting seasons in or about to start in most places in the country, it’s time to talk deer hunting. In this episode, we’re joined by Zach Scheidegger and Joe Pendergrass of ALPS OutdoorZ to discuss early-season whitetail hunting strategies. You’ll hear perspectives from the group about both public and private land, and …

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2024 Deer Season Pre-Season Special with the NDA Team 1:19:57

23d ago1:19:57

1:19:57

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’re celebrating by bringing you our 2024 deer season preview special. With a combined 200 years of deer hunting experience, our panel of Kip Adams, Brian Grossman, Mike Groman, Nick Pinizzotto, and Lindsay Thomas, Jr. share their gear setups, hunting approaches, goals for the upcoming season, and much…

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Hiring a Habitat Consultant with Zack Vucurevich of Whetstone Habitat, LLC 51:10

1M ago51:10

51:10

Hiring a habitat consultant to help you meet your land management and hunting goals might be just what you need to turn the corner on your land, but if you’ve never done this before you might not know what to expect. In this episode, Zack Vucurevich, the founder of Whetstone Habitat, LLC, joins Nick and the Doctor to talk about why hiring a consult…

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All About Saddle Hunting with Josh Hillyard of Tethrd 58:08

2M ago58:08

58:08

Saddle hunting has grown steadily in popularity in recent years. More and more hunters are setting their climbing and fixed position stands aside, instead opting for the lightweight versatility of a saddle. Still, saddle hunting remains a mystery to many hunters and can be intimidating at first glance. In this episode, experienced saddle hunter Jos…

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Even a Grizzly Couldn't Stop Amber Kornak's Love for Wildlife Conservation 54:40

2M ago54:40

54:40

Finding yourself in a tussle with a grizzly bear isn’t something anyone imagines for themselves and even with top training on how to deal with that situation, the outcome is typically not good. That’s exactly the position Amber Kornak found herself in just as her career with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was getting started, but her quick thin…

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From Vegetarian to Hunting Mentor With NDA's Elizabeth Kligge 52:53

3M ago52:53

52:53

Research shows that if you don’t grow up in a family of hunters or you’re not close to someone who does, chances are you won't become a hunter yourself. It can be an even bigger barrier if many around you are opposed to hunting and living a vegetarian lifestyle. NDA’s Pennsylvania Field to Fork Coordinator, Elizabeth Kligge, not only overcame those…

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Antler Research with Brian Peterson of the University of Nebraska-Kearny 56:43

3M ago56:43

56:43

Just about everyone is fascinated with antlers, even those who don’t hunt deer. Not only are they cool to look at and get excited about as a hunter, but a ton can be learned from them even when they’ve been dropped to the ground by shedding bucks. In this episode, Nick and The Doctor are joined by Brian Peterson, Coordinator of the Master of Scienc…

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How Venison Donations Improve Food Security with Jeremy Brown and Ronnie Ritter 58:21

4M ago58:21

58:21

In our previous episode, our guest Kip Adams talked about the need for hunters to shoot more deer in many areas of the country, and one of the obstacles hunters face is not needing additional venison for themselves. We invited Jeremy Brown from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and Ronnie Ritter from Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry to talk …

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Why Hunters Should Be Shooting More Deer with Kip Adams 50:09

4M ago50:09

50:09

Most hunters might find it hard to believe that only 41% of licensed deer hunters harvest just one deer. Equally surprising is only 17% of hunters kill more than one deer. You can find these statistics and many more in the NDA 2024 Deer Report, which you can download for free. Not taking enough antlerless deer off the landscape is becoming an incre…

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Behind the Scenes of the WildTail Documentary with Joe Clements and Moriah Murphy 1:02:10

5M ago1:02:10

1:02:10

You’ve heard about WildTail, the first white-tailed deer documentary of its kind. Here’s an opportunity to hear the stories from behind the scenes from Executive Producer Joe Clements and the star of the show, Moriah Murphy. Produced as part of the Southeast Deer Partnership, WildTail offers a candid and sometimes humorous look at how we interact w…

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Getting Involved with an NDA Branch with the Grassroots Team 50:39

5M ago50:39

50:39

Are you a serious conservationist, deer hunter, or habitat manager and want to get more involved with the National Deer Association? If so, this is a can’t miss episode as Nick and The Doctor are joined by the NDA’s Grassroots Program team, Matt Wilkins, Jason Meekhof, and Megan Postol. The team talks about the importance of volunteers to the organ…

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S1E14 - Dan Forster VP and Chief Conservation Officer for the Archery Trade Association 28:31

5M ago28:31

28:31

Dan Forster VP and Chief Conservation Officer for the Archery Trade Association stops by to discuss a report "State-by-State Hunting Data, 3.7 Million Bowhunters in America" "The ATA worked to determine an accurate number of licensed bowhunting participants in America and is happy to report the nation had 3.7 million bowhunters in the 2021-22 seaso…

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The Evolution of CWD Sampling Technology with Scientists from the Pennsylvania Wildlife Futures Program 54:03

6M ago54:03

54:03

Admittedly, it’s not a lot of fun to talk about chronic wasting disease (CWD) and its negative impact on deer populations, hunting, and overall wildlife conservation. That doesn’t mean there are no bright spots, however, and our guests on this episode provide some hope in the form of improved testing methodologies to detect the disease. Our hosts a…

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S1E13 Wes Siler - Suburban Bowhunter 23:16

6M ago23:16

23:16

Wes Siler from outside Magazine comes on to chat about bowhunting Black Bear in the suburbs of Seattle, and meeting the weirdest guy in a bar who invited him to hunt archery. As it turns out there’s an archery only hunting land in the suburbs of Seattle. Wes tells us about hunting bear, how to hunt them, common sizes and how the best place to hunt …

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S1E12 Jack Wallace - Repeating the Meaningful Shot 27:26

6M ago27:26

27:26

"Jack Wallace - Repeating the Meaningful Shot" Professional archery and dedicated hunter, Jack Wallace stops by to chat about hunting, shooting events and balancing it all. Timestamps: 1:30 Introduction to Jack, how he got into archery and how he met fellow professional archery Sharon Wallace. 9:30 favorite tournaments 11:00 Hunting vs Tournament A…

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No-Till Drills and Crimpers for Food Plotting with Paul Hollis of PH Outdoors 52:41

6M ago52:41

52:41

There are many effective ways to plant a food plot but two particular approaches, no-till planting and crimping, continue to gain popularity. In this episode, Paul Hollis, owner of PH Outdoors, joined Nick and The Doctor to talk about these techniques and their benefits. Paul also discussed in detail the no-till planters and crimpers his company ma…

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S1E11 Malcom Jones - Tips for event prep 38:44

6M ago38:44

38:44

"Malcom Jones - Tips for event prep" Malcom Jones, professional archer stops by to give us the low down on the steps he takes to get ready for these high intensity shoots. Timestamps: 2:00 how Malcom got started hunting and his first bow. 4:30 10 rings dad! 6:15 interest in shooting professionally and a rude awakening in hid first open money class,…

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S1E10 Joe Deu-Ngoc - Bowdometer 28:10

6M ago28:10

28:10

"Joe Deu-Ngoc - Bowdometer" While perusing the Archery Wire, I came across a press release for this cool device that counted arrows and data that would help you become a better archer. I thought an interview on a show dedicated to the New School Archer would be perfect. Timestamps: 1:30 what is a Bowdometer? 2:30 how the device mounts to a bow 3:45…

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Managing Deer and Helping Young People with Former New England Patriot Matt Light 43:09

7M ago43:09

43:09

Matt Light played in the NFL for 11 years for the New England Patriots and while there won three Super Bowls, nine division championships, and five conference championships. He played left tackle and protected Tom Brady’s blind side for more than a decade after having done the same for Drew Brees while playing at Purdue in college. While his succes…

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S1E9 Justin Ma - The Way of Archery and Traditional Chinese Archery 33:24

7M ago33:24

33:24

"Justin Ma - The Way of Archery and Traditional Chinese Archery" Justin Ma, author of The Way of Archery, and Chinese archery historian stops by to talk about this ancient art form, he shares his experiences, tips for traditional shooting and a bit of interesting history. Timestamps: 1:00 Introduction 4:00 The difference between Chinese bows and re…

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S1E8 Danny Hinton Talks Peep Clarifiers, string changes, waxing your strings and single pin sights 19:39

7M ago19:39

19:39

"Danny Hinton Talks Peep Clarifiers, string changes, waxing your strings and single pin sights." We keep going! This is Part 2 of our interview, if you haven't listened to Part 1, I encourage you to do so. Pt 2 1:30 how to know when you need to swap out your string and why Danny doesn’t wax his strings. 3:00 why you should change your cable and str…

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Fighting the Anti-Hunters with Brian Lynn of Sportsmen's Alliance 48:22

7M ago48:22

48:22

The attacks by anti-hunters and animal welfare groups against sportsmen are constant. While groups like the National Deer Association (NDA) and our many conservation partners are working daily to implement conservation measures and policies that benefit fish and wildlife, others are working directly against the effort to put an end to hunting, trap…

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S1E7 Danny Hinton Talks Bow Maintenance, Tuning and Draw Stops 27:49

7M ago27:49

27:49

"Danny Hinton Talks Bow Maintenance, Tuning and Draw Stops" My original plan for this episode was talking about home bow maintenance. It turned into so much more... Pt 1 2:30 How proshops are a disappearing breed and how the youtubers are making it look more complex than it needs to be. 4:30 Per Danny, if your bow is set up properly, bow maintenanc…

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S1E6 Talking Competitive Archery Organizations and the National Field Archery Association with Chuck Cooley 43:58

7M ago43:58

43:58

"Talking Competitive Archery Organizations and the National Field Archery Association with Chuck Cooley" Archery Pro Chuck Cooley sits with us and explains what the NFAA is, what they do, and why you should join. If you're interested in joining a professional archery association, you should listen to this episode! 1:00 Who is Chuck Cooley 4:30 what…

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A Day in the Life of a Wildlife Health Technician with Ian Gereg of Penn Vet 53:24

8M ago53:24

53:24

Did you know there are wildlife health professionals scattered across the country working day and night to keep animals and people safe from wildlife-borne diseases? These good people are truly working on the front lines of wildlife management and it’s likely most people have no idea that it’s happening. That’s why we invited Wildlife Health Techni…

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S1E5 Turkey Hunting and Surviving in The Hunting Industry with Michael Lee 31:50

8M ago31:50

31:50

"Turkey Hunting and Surviving in The Hunting Industry with Michael Lee" Michael Lee Vice President of Marketing and Outdoors at Lethal Products, and Co-host/Co-owner at Backwoods Life, stops by to chat about turkey hunting and how he's survived in one of the hardest industries. What he attributes to his success and longevity in the outdoor industry…

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S1E4 Tips for Choosing and Purchasing a New Bow with Will Brantley 29:34

8M ago29:34

29:34

"Tips for Choosing and Purchasing a New Bow with Will Brantley" Will Brantley, Hunting Editor of Field and Stream Magazine stops by to chat about trying out some new bows, to allow yourself the opportunity to test out and choose the right bow for you. He walks through the steps he and his team performs to test out a new bow. Links Field & Stream We…

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Aging Your Deer Under a Microscope with Heather Stevens of DeerAge.com 58:33

8M ago58:33

58:33

While assessing tooth replacement and tooth wear can be an effective way to age deer to a certain age, or at least get you close, there’s no more accurate way than having a tooth analyzed under a microscope using the cementum annuli technique. Our guest in this episode is Heather Stevens, owner of Wildlife Analytical Laboratories and founder of dee…

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S1E3 3 Tips for Setting Your Trailcam with Trent Marsh 25:28

8M ago25:28

25:28

"3 Tips for Setting Your Trailcam with Trent Marsh" Trent Marsh of Spypoint Cameras talks to us about the company, Project Spypoint the company’s own content stream, the Spypoint podcast, why he recommends Spypoint trail cameras in relation to value and performance, how cellular options are more cost effective than ever before and the price points …

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S1E2 Backyard Archery Tips for Staying Sharp with Dave Cousins 24:39

8M ago24:39

24:39

"Backyard Archery Tips for Staying Sharp with Dave Cousins" The REAL Dave Cousins stops by to chat about how to stay sharp at home. During the pandemic, everyone was searching for ways to keep in shape when not being able to visit their local archery shops or ranges. He shares lots of great tips for improving your archery game. "The more you shoot,…

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The Story of Jason Thomas’s Potential Record Breaking Ohio Buck 1:10:07

9M ago1:10:07

1:10:07

It wasn’t long after Ohio hunter Jason Thomas walked up on his buck of a lifetime that word started getting out that a potential new Ohio typical record may have fallen. A few weeks later a MeatEater headline read, “Ohio Hunter Kills One of World’s Biggest Whitetails,” and Outdoor Life followed with “Ohio Crossbow Hunter Stalks into Position on a B…

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The Story of the Bowcast Archery Podcast Relaunch 20:49

8M ago20:49

20:49

Tim Endsley and Carrie Zylka sit down to chat about how the Bowcast podcast was a pioneer back in the day. They share stories of how the forums and episodes helped make them better archers and bowhunters. They walk through how the show started, the slew of hosts, how Tim ended up purchasing the show and how Carrie Zylka became the final show host. …

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Filling Your Deer Tags in the Winter Season with Mark Kenyon 55:34

9M ago55:34

55:34

The winter deer season is here! After weeks of being pursued by hunters, starting with archery equipment and eventually firearms, deer are more cautious than ever, making it even more challenging to get into shooting range. Difficult doesn’t mean impossible though, and in this episode, Nick and The Doctor invited Mark Kenyon of MeatEater and the Wi…

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Life as an Outdoors Industry Cameraman and Content Creator with Dylan Lenz 57:09

10M ago57:09

57:09

Many people watch outdoors television and dream about working in the content creation side of the industry. It’s a question we’re asked about often, so we invited videographer and photographer Dylan Lenz to the podcast to talk about what it takes to be successful in outdoors television and content creation. Dylan’s primary project is creating conte…

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College Football’s National Champions Are Winning in the Outdoors Too with Georgia Bulldog Cade Brock 46:45

10M ago46:45

46:45

As if the time involved in being successful in the classroom and performing at the highest level of college football isn’t demanding enough, Cade Brock and a few of his teammates are making a difference by introducing non-hunting and fishing teammates to the outdoors. They founded DGD Outdoors, eventually incorporating it as a non-profit, and now t…

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Very Special Missouri Field to Fork Events for Senior Citizens 1:03:32

11M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

The National Deer Association recently teamed up with Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries to put on some very special Field to Fork programs for the senior residents of the Baptist Home of Arcadia Valley in Ironton, Missouri and the Baptist Home Ozark in Ozark, Missouri. In Ironton, five “reactivated” hunters were given the opportunity to go out …

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Rut Hunting Tactics With Josh Honeycutt 1:10:04

11M ago1:10:04

1:10:04

It’s that magical time of year in the deer woods; the rut! For most hunters, this is the time of year that the day-to-day gets set aside for some time on the stand so in this episode we’re talking with outdoor communicator and veteran whitetail hunter Josh Honeycutt about strategies that we hope can help you be successful. Josh also shares the stor…

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What You Should Be Doing Right Now to Punch Your Deer Tags 56:23

12M ago56:23

56:23

After the excitement from the first few days of deer season wears off, many hunters get frustrated during the early part of the pre-rut for a number of reasons, ranging from lack of deer sightings to warm temperatures to the perception of an October lull. In this episode, Nick and The Doctor share their personal tactics for filling tags during the …

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Extreme Scent Control With Jake Ehlinger 1:06:32

12M ago1:06:32

1:06:32

When you ask most hunters who have successfully gotten close to mature deer what their number one priority is when heading to the woods, they’ll tell you scent control and hunting in the right wind conditions. You could be hunting the best spot in the country with mature bucks everywhere, but if you don’t control your scent, it won’t matter. A whit…

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Drone Deer Recovery With Mike Yoder 57:41

1y ago57:41

57:41

If you’ve been hunting for more than a few years, you’ve undoubtedly shot a deer that didn’t go down immediately, necessitating a tracking endeavor. With any luck, the tracking job is short, and your deer is recovered quickly. In some cases, though, it may take longer than anticipated and in the worst cases, you find yourself scratching your head w…

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The Art of Broadhead Sharpening with Ron Swartz 1:03:37

1y ago1:03:37

1:03:37

Archery seasons are open in several states with many more to start within the next few weeks so now is the time to make sure all of your gear is in order. Often forgotten in the process of preparing for the season is making sure your broadheads are razor sharp. Being a consistently good sharpener is part skill and part science and expert sharpener …

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Working to Resolve Hound and Deer Hunting Conflicts With Chris Powell 1:09:50

1y ago1:09:50

1:09:50

We are often contacted by deer hunters who own and manage land in states that allow hunting deer with the use of hounds about conflicts when hounds enter their private property. NDA does not have a policy opposing hunting deer with the use of hounds but instead relies on state wildlife management agencies to handle decisions related to method of pu…

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How to Purchase a Suppressor for Hunting and Why You Should (Where Legal) 59:54

1y ago59:54

59:54

There are many benefits to shooting suppressed rifles on the range as well as in the deer woods, and the process for purchasing a suppressor isn’t as difficult as you might think. Silencer Central offers a one-stop shop for buying suppressors and painlessly going through the process of obtaining and legally owning one. Nick and The Doctor are joine…

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Hunting Gear Discussion With Jason Nickerson and Zack Smith of American Outdoor Brands 1:10:02

1y ago1:10:02

1:10:02

American Outdoor Brands is home to some of the most recognizable brands in the hunting industry, and among the most popular are BOG and Schrade. It’s getting to be that time of year when going over hunting gear and deciding what you’ll need for the coming season is important, so Nick and The Doctor invited Jason Nickerson and Zack Smith on the show…

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Mark Kenyon on MeatEater’s Working for Wildlife Tour and How You Can Attend 1:16:59

1y ago1:16:59

1:16:59

The MeatEater Working for Wildlife Tour brings attention to the critical work hunters and anglers are doing to create, conserve, and restore wildlife habitat through volunteer on-the-ground projects. These events include everything from creating brush piles, wildlife openings and early successional habitat, to cleaning up debris on public lands, im…

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What Visits a Deer Gut Pile? With Dr. Ellen Candler of the Offal Wildlife Watching Project 1:00:53

1+ y ago1:00:53

1:00:53

Have you ever wondered how much leaving your deer’s gut pile behind benefits other wildlife, or how many different critters visit it for an opportunistic snack? The Offal Wildlife Watching Project was designed to answer those questions and much more. It is a research and citizen science project aimed at better understanding the scavenging of deer g…

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Celebrating 50 Episodes of the Coffee and Deer Podcast With Lindsay Thomas Jr. 1:11:34

1+ y ago1:11:34

1:11:34

The Coffee and Deer podcast has reached a milestone! Believe it or not, this is the 50thepisode and Nick and The Doctor are celebrating by talking with the show’s first-ever guest, Lindsay Thomas, Jr. Lindsay is NDA’s long-time Chief Communications Officer and was the one who originally conceived of the idea that NDA could have two podcasts. Now th…

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The Importance of NDA Volunteers and How to Get Involved at the Local Level With Kristen Giger 1:00:17

1+ y ago1:00:17

1:00:17

The National Deer Association is blessed with dedicated volunteers and Branch leaders that help deliver our mission to serve as the guardian for wild deer, habit, and hunting. Still, most of our members are not active in a Branch or are unaware of the opportunities to support NDA beyond getting their annual membership. Kristen Giger is NDA’s Direct…

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Using Dogs to Detect CWD With Brenna Babiy of Penn Vet’s Wildlife Futures Program 1:25:41

1+ y ago1:25:41

1:25:41

Dogs are remarkable. They’re much more than just "man’s best friend." When trained, dogs can help humans with a long list of tasks ranging from finding bombs and drugs to searching for lost people, detecting low blood sugar and other health concerns, and much more. Also on the list is detecting wildlife diseases including chronic wasting disease (C…

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