On today’s episode of Buck Junkies, the guys talk about deer genetics, but first, what’s Mark been up to in Illinois (00:10)? Is the EHD (Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease) outbreak dangerous for the deer population (01:00)? What’s been happening on the farm for the guys (03:54)? Mississippi’s bow season is just around the corner (06:10)! Are deer genetics affected by property care and region based factors (08:18)? Bacteria are largely responsible for changes among genetics in deer (10:20). Are spike deer considered “spike for life” (13:05)? Do protein and nutrition affect the size of antlers a deer will have (15:24)? A lot of deer activities on the farm (16:33). Is it possible to accurately track and record deer growth (22:49)? Mark talks about his special fact with deer nuts… (25:20) Are you able to control genetics among deer populations (26:18)? Is it legal to tag and track your own deer on your property (29:32)? The guys talk about their experience with hunting “traveling deers” (31:35). Does size matter with a dominant buck’s antlers (35:09)? What can you do to improve the genetics among deer populations (38:35)? You should always watch out for the old doe among a group of deer (41:04)! Malcom is looking to start a “foster care” business for deer (44:28). The guys talk about the cons of deer trophy mentality among hunters (49:09). In the end, nutrition is the most important factor in deer genetics (51:08)! What are the guys cooking at deer camp and upcoming recipes (58:38)?