In this episode, the guys engage with Jason Isabelle from the Missouri Department of Conservation to discuss Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and its implications for deer hunting in Missouri. They explore the nature of CWD, its transmission, and the management practices in place to control its spread. The conversation emphasizes the importance of testing deer for CWD, the regulations surrounding hunting in CWD-affected areas, and the economic and ecological impacts of the disease. The episode concludes with a discussion on the future of CWD management and the elk population in Missouri.
00:00 Introduction to CWD and Its Importance
04:46 Understanding Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
08:23 Transmission and Impact of CWD on Deer
12:20 Regulations and Management Practices in Missouri
19:46 Hunter Responsibilities and Testing for CWD
25:54 Comparing CWD with Other Deer Diseases
32:21 The Economic and Ecological Implications of CWD
37:44 Future of CWD Management and Elk Population in Missouri
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