In this episode, we chat with Jared Mazurek, Executive Director of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, about one of the hottest topics in the deer world: chronic wasting disease and deer farms. Critics say MDHA wants to shut down deer farms, but Jared sets the record straight—MDHA is focused on protecting wild deer, plain and simple. From double-fencing proposals to concerns over “CWD-resistant” breeding, Jared dives into the messy world of regulations, pushback from deer farmers, and why this issue has become so controversial. He also reminds us that MDHA isn’t anti-agriculture—it’s pro–wild deer and pro–hunting tradition. Beyond the CWD debate, Jared highlights the role of volunteers, the importance of hunters giving back, and why protecting Minnesota’s deer herd is about more than just hunting—it’s about preserving a way of life. It’s a mix of controversy, conservation, and a little humor—because if you can’t laugh about politics, deer, and fences, what can you laugh about?
