Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is more than just a wildlife issue—it's a crisis reshaping Missouri's deer hunting culture and threatening our landowners’ way of life. With confusion, controversy, and misinformation running rampant, Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod of Driftwood Outdoors are hosting a powerful, event to cut through the noise and get to the truth.
Recorded live at Runge Nature Center, this episode brings together some of the most respected voices in wildlife conservation:
Kip Adams of the National Deer Association explains the science behind CWD.
Doug Duren, land steward and Wisconsin conservationist, shares a cautionary tale from a state that stopped fighting back.
Jason Sumners, Director of the Missouri Department of Conservation, outlines the state’s strategy to manage and contain the disease.
Moderated by Brandon Butler, the evening wraps with an unfiltered panel discussion featuring questions from real hunters and landowners. If you care about Missouri deer hunting, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.
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