Building Better Genetics: Inside The Swamp Whitetails

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Building Better Genetics: Inside The Swamp Whitetails

Join host Keith Warren as Deer and Wildlife Stories visits The Swamp Whitetails, one of Alabama’s premier deer breeding operations. Owned by Chip and Mistie Burkes and managed by Rodney Ragon, this state-of-the-art facility is known for its meticulous design, exceptional herd care, and industry-leading genetics. Focused on producing deer with proven genetic resistance to Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), The Swamp Whitetails is helping shape stronger, more resilient bloodlines for breeders across the region. This episode highlights how their commitment to innovation and excellence is setting a new standard for the future of deer breeding.

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Building Resistance: Inside CC Bar Whitetails’ Fight Against CWD

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Building Resistance: Inside CC Bar Whitetails’ Fight Against CWD

Join host Keith Warren as Deer and Wildlife Stories travels to northeast Texas for an inside look at CC Bar Whitetails, the nationally recognized leader in breeding whitetail deer with proven genetic resistance to Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Owned and operated by Hank and Shauna Corbell near Redwater, Texas, CC Bar has spent more than 25 years quietly developing a disciplined breeding program focused on science, integrity, and long-term herd health. In this powerful new episode, viewers go behind the scenes to see how selective genetics, meticulous herd management, and an unwavering commitment to innovation have produced one of the most CWD-resistant whitetail herds in the country. As breeders across the United States now look to CC Bar Whitetails for guidance and genetics, this story highlights how one family’s vision is helping shape the future of sustainable deer farming and healthier deer populations nationwide.

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Under Quarantine: Pennsylvania’s CWD Debate

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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

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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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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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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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Good vs Evil. Truth vs Lies.

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Good vs Evil. Truth vs Lies.

Good vs. Evil. Truth vs Lies. For years, Texas whitetail deer enthusiasts have been told a story about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) — but how much of it is fact, and how much is propaganda? In this video, we pull back the curtain on the misinformation and half-truths. After listening to this video, it’s easy to see the hidden agendas driving the CWD narrative in Texas. From questionable testing methods to political motives that threaten landowners and the hunting heritage in Texas, it’s time the public hears the other side of the story. What you’ll learn in this video: The flawed science and questionable policies being pushed in Texas. How misinformation is impacting hunters, deer breeders, and landowners. Why the truth about CWD matters for the future of wildlife management. If you value hunting, land stewardship, and protecting the truth, this is a video you don’t want to miss.

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Leading the Charge: CC Bar Whitetails' CWD Resistance Focus

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Leading the Charge: CC Bar Whitetails' CWD Resistance Focus

This week on Deer and Wildlife Stories, host Keith Warren visits CC Bar Whitetails in Redwater, Texas, where owner Hank Corbell and his family are setting the NEW standard for the deer farming industry. With a herd of over 500 whitetail deer, CC Bar is a leader in breeding scientifically proven genetically superior deer, focusing on eliminating CWD. With virtually 100% of their herd consisting of S/S marker deer, which are known for their resistance to CWD, Hank and his family are leading the captive deer farming industry by creating a CWD-resistant deer herd. These genetically superior deer are the only answer to solving America’s problem with CWD. Hank’s goal is simple: to grow CWD-resistant deer so that each new generation has more genetic protection. And by the way, these large framed bucks are truly mind-boggling.

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Breeding for the Future: Rush Canyon Ranch's Fight Against CWD

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Breeding for the Future: Rush Canyon Ranch's Fight Against CWD

This week on Deer and Wildlife Stories, host Keith Warren heads to Rush Canyon Ranch in Ripon, Wisconsin, where owner Chuck Nelson and daughter Vanessa Nelson are making waves in the deer farming world. With a herd of about 350 deer, Rush Canyon Ranch has been honing its craft for five years, focusing on advanced genome typing to help combat CWD. Their breeding game is on point—using artificial insemination (AI) to bring in top-tier genetically resistant semen from special breeder bucks across the country, ensuring they’re producing only the best genetics. With a focus on the finest markers and breeding values, Rush Canyon is shaping up to be a powerhouse in producing genetically superior deer!

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Genetics and CWD Resistance: Building a CWD Resistant Herd at Black Label Whitetails

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Genetics and CWD Resistance: Building a CWD Resistant Herd at Black Label Whitetails

This week on Deer and Wildlife Stories, host Keith Warren visits Black Label Whitetails. Located in Portland, Michigan, this premier deer breeding facility owned by Ryan Halfman and his family are using scientifically proven technology to make their deer herd more resistant to Chronic Wasting Disease. Black Label focuses on this CWD resistance while producing high-quality whitetails with strong genetics, size, and aesthetics. Ryan and his family also emphasize sustainable farming practices, with this unique approach to breeding based on genetic markers. By using these genetic markers, Black Label Whitetails ensures their herd's continued health. Ryan’s commitment to excellence makes Black Label a leader in Michigan’s deer farming industry.

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Five O’s Ranch: Stopping CWD by Selective Breeding in Alabama

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Five O’s Ranch: Stopping CWD by Selective Breeding in Alabama

Join Keith Warren as he shares how Cameron Odom and his family are tackling the CWD issue at the Five O’s Ranch in Alabama. Cameron is light-years ahead of most deer breeders in the market, and since 2016, he has focused on CWD disease resistance as his number one priority.
With a herd of nearly 200 whitetails, the farm focuses on growing big, clean typicals while prioritizing disease resistance. Through cutting-edge science, funded in part by the North American Deer Registry, they are building a herd with exceptional genetic markers that are scientifically proven to have resistance to CWD. Operating as a closed herd since 2016, Five O’s Ranch is a model for the future of deer farming, where family involvement and proven scientific practices are driving progress in the industry.

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MVP Whitetails: Legendary Pedigrees, Unmatched Performance

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MVP Whitetails: Legendary Pedigrees, Unmatched Performance

Join the Webster family as they take you inside MVP Whitetails in Kaufman, TX, where a decade of dedication has transformed the operation into a leader in the whitetail breeding industry. With nearly 750 animals, MVP Whitetails has earned its reputation for top-tier performance and exceptional pedigrees. Specializing in stocking ranches, MVP’s family-oriented approach and legendary customer service set them apart in the deer breeding industry. Discover how the Buck Major League helped put MVP on the map and how their commitment to quality continues to shape the future of whitetail breeding industry.

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Woodard Whitetails: Conquering CWD with Elite Genetics

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Woodard Whitetails: Conquering CWD with Elite Genetics

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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