North American Deer Talk

By North American Deer TalkSports Science Wilderness Natural Sciences

North American Deer Talk episodes

December 18, 2025 How Cervid Solutions was Born
The birth of Cervid Solutions was organic for sure. We never set out to develop vaccines or health managements solutions but, naturally morphed into them.
Enjoy the listen.
To find out more about Cervid Solutions visit our website. www.cervidsolutions.com
48 min
December 18, 2025 Episode #21 NADT- The Function Stack
Managing your operation in changing times
Everything is useful
How to achieve a level of profitability that meets your
goals
            -Function
stack
                        Sell
Feed
                        Mix
your own, ditch the bags
                        Bulk
buy products
                        Bottle
feeding services
                        Consultation
                        Labor-
TB testing, cutting antlers
                        Transport
                        Product
distribution- Sell tags, taggers, OTC products etc.
                        Pasture
management
                        Trade-show setup
                        Ad
design
                        Photography- Photo shoots with
fawns, or video/ad service
                        Off-season
purchasing- Example don’t buy hunting clothes in October/November, purchase
instead in March/April
What successful operations do with their product and facility
to maximize profit
            Products
for sale
                        Bucks-
Buck Fawns
                                    2yr
old vs 3 yr old
                        Semen-
bulk discounts, stay the course
                        Does-
Breed vs Open, when buying or selling
                        Capes-
Hides
                        Antlers,
sheds, cuts, skulls
                        Scents
                        Venison-
Specialty products
                        Hunting
Facebook live Q&A
48 min
December 18, 2025 Standards Unknown- What to look for in deer- (females)
Home base is www.cervidsolutions.com you can learn more about what we do.
What to look for in a deer?-
The ideal deer and how to get there.
Does-
The hardest
challenge for anyone that raises whitetail deer is figuring out which does are
best.
            Buck
selection is easier for trait development (antlers)
What is that dominate trait that most breeders, breed for?
Antlers!
What is the one trait that separates female and male deer-
Antlers!
Why does breeding for antlers traits only destroy a breeding
program?
            -The general
health of an animal is overlooked
Is body confirmation overlooked- Yes
          -What is the Standard for the female
we look for
            -Weights
per age- Female
                        -Fawns-
age class, weaning, 80+ lbs
                        1.5
year olds- 140 lbs
                        2.5 year olds 155 lbs
                        Mature-
3 yr old or older- 170+
                        Goal
mature weight- for 80% of our herd is 200 lbs
Doe weights from RRW this past year (mature weights are
represented by animals’ peak weight
            2 does over
10 years old
196- 5 yr
188- 5 yr
157- 2 yr
158- 2 yr
188- 2 yr
149- 2 yr
160- 6 yr
174- 1 yr
195- 2 yr
153- 6 yr
                                                Avg
Weight- 171.8
                                                Avg
Age-        3.3 yr. old
Decisions are to keep or release animals from breeding
program are made how-
Economics and program development
WITH QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT JOSH [email protected]
48 min
July 18, 2025Episode 130 NADT- Industry News July 2025
Show Notes

If you’re new welcome, if not, welcome back!
North American Deer Talk host Josh Newton Shares Industry News for July 2025
Enjoy the show and remember to follow us on our other platforms Subscribe to the podcast- We are on Apple, Google, Amazon, Spotify and more.
We are on Rumble!
http://cervidsolutions.com/catego...
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/cervid_solu...
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/cervidsolutions
https://www.facebook.com/groups/71678...
We have started a members only Podcast- North American Deer Talk+ or NADT+ Check it out. https://memberservices.cervidsolution…
Show Sponsor-
Cervid Solutions- http://cervidsolutions.com/
CWDbreeding.com https://www.cwdbreeding.com/ $50 Buck and Doe Listings
#deerfarm #deerfarming #whitetaildeer #deer #antlers #pdfa #cwd #elk #elkfarm #nadr #livestockdna #deerDNA #agriculture #tda #texasdeer #huntingtexas #deerranch #deerbreeder

MEMBERSHIP SIGN-UP

VACCINE

If you have questions or comments about the show please reach out at [email protected]
Are you interested in being an advertiser or sponsor of the show? Please contact [email protected]
If you would like to support North American Deer Talk you can do so by clicking the membership sign-up link below.
www.cervidsolutions.com/member-benefits
21 min
July 17, 2025Episode 129 NADT- Wins are Wins with ADA
Show Notes

If you’re new welcome, if not, welcome back!
Enjoy the show and remember to follow us on our other platforms Subscribe to the podcast- We are on Apple, Google, Amazon, Spotify and more.
We are on Rumble!
http://cervidsolutions.com/catego...
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/cervid_solu...
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/cervidsolutions
https://www.facebook.com/groups/71678...
We have started a members only Podcast- North American Deer Talk+ or NADT+ Check it out. https://memberservices.cervidsolution…
Show Sponsor-
Cervid Solutions- http://cervidsolutions.com/
CWDbreeding.com https://www.cwdbreeding.com/ $50 dollar lstings for Bucks and Does
#deerfarm #deerfarming #whitetaildeer #deer #antlers #pdfa #cwd #elk #elkfarm #nadr #livestockdna #deerDNA #agriculture #tda #texasdeer #huntingtexas #deerranch #deerbreeder

MEMBERSHIP SIGN-UP

VACCINE

If you have questions or comments about the show please reach out at [email protected]
Are you interested in being an advertiser or sponsor of the show? Please contact [email protected]
If you would like to support North American Deer Talk you can do so by clicking the membership sign-up link below.
www.cervidsolutions.com/member-benefits
35 min
June 19, 2025Episode 128 NADT- Breeding Goals and Balloon Chaos!
Show Notes

If you’re new welcome, if not, welcome back!
Deer Wizard Covers some of his breeding goals, and the balloon bucks.
Enjoy the show and remember to follow us on our other platforms Subscribe to the podcast- We are on Apple, Google, Amazon, Spotify and more.
We are on Rumble!
http://cervidsolutions.com/catego...
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/cervid_solu...
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/cervidsolutions
https://www.facebook.com/groups/71678...
We have started a members only Podcast- North American Deer Talk+ or NADT+ Check it out. https://memberservices.cervidsolution…
Show Sponsor-
Cervid Solutions- http://cervidsolutions.com/
CWDbreeding.com https://www.cwdbreeding.com/ Buck and Doe listings are only $50
#deerfarm #deerfarming #whitetaildeer #deer #antlers #pdfa #cwd #elk #elkfarm #nadr #livestockdna #deerDNA #agriculture #tda #texasdeer #huntingtexas #deerranch #deerbreeder

MEMBERSHIP SIGN-UP

VACCINE

If you have questions or comments about the show please reach out at [email protected]
Are you interested in being an advertiser or sponsor of the show? Please contact [email protected]
If you would like to support North American Deer Talk you can do so by clicking the membership sign-up link below.
www.cervidsolutions.com/member-benefits
30 min
May 23, 2025Episode 127 NADT- May Thoughts with The Deer Wizard
Show Notes

If you’re new welcome, if not, welcome back!
This is a couple weeks late, but hey, here it is!
Enjoy the show and remember to follow us on our other platforms Subscribe to the podcast- We are on Apple, Google, Amazon, Spotify and more.
We are on Rumble!
http://cervidsolutions.com/catego...
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/cervid_solutions/
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/cervidsolutions
https://www.facebook.com/groups/71678...
We have started a members only Podcast- North American Deer Talk+ or NADT+ Check it out. https://memberservices.cervidsolution…
Show Sponsor-
Cervid Solutions- http://cervidsolutions.com/
CWDbreeding.com https://www.cwdbreeding.com/ $50 listings for bucks and does
#deerfarm #deerfarming #whitetaildeer #deer #antlers #pdfa #cwd #elk #elkfarm #nadr #livestockdna #deerDNA #agriculture #tda #texasdeer #huntingtexas #deerranch #deerbreeder

MEMBERSHIP SIGN-UP

VACCINE

If you have questions or comments about the show please reach out at [email protected]
Are you interested in being an advertiser or sponsor of the show? Please contact [email protected]
If you would like to support North American Deer Talk you can do so by clicking the membership sign-up link below.
www.cervidsolutions.com/member-benefits
21 min
May 03, 2025Episode 126 NADT- KALA Kills the Bill!
Show Notes

If you’re new welcome, if not, welcome back!
The Deer Wizard is joined by KALA (Kentucky Alternative Livestock Association) leaders Henry Woodard and Jason Becker for a discussion regarding HB700. A detrimental bill to hunters and farmers alike in their state.
https://www.kalaky.net/
Enjoy the show and remember to follow us on our other platforms Subscribe to the podcast- We are on Apple, Google, Amazon, Spotify and more.
We are on Rumble!
http://cervidsolutions.com/catego...
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/cervid_solu...
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/cervidsolutions
https://www.facebook.com/groups/71678...
We have started a members only Podcast- North American Deer Talk+ or NADT+ Check it out. https://memberservices.cervidsolution…
Show Sponsor-
Cervid Solutions- http://cervidsolutions.com/
CWDbreeding.com https://www.cwdbreeding.com/ Buck and Doe listings are $50
#deerfarm #deerfarming #whitetaildeer #deer #antlers #pdfa #cwd #elk #elkfarm #nadr #livestockdna #deerDNA #agriculture #tda #texasdeer #huntingtexas #deerranch #deerbreeder

MEMBERSHIP SIGN-UP

VACCINE

If you have questions or comments about the show please reach out at [email protected]
Are you interested in being an advertiser or sponsor of the show? Please contact [email protected]
If you would like to support North American Deer Talk you can do so by clicking the membership sign-up link below.
www.cervidsolutions.com/member-benefits
49 min
April 21, 2025Episode 125 NADT- Alabama Deer Association
Show Notes

If you’re new welcome, if not, welcome back!
The Deer Wizard is joined by Troy Zacchini Alabama Deer Association Board of Director. They discuss HB509 work through the Alabama Legislature currently.
https://alabamadeerassociation.com/
Enjoy the show and remember to follow us on our other platforms Subscribe to the podcast- We are on Apple, Google, Amazon, Spotify and more.
We are on Rumble!
http://cervidsolutions.com/catego...
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/cervid_solu...
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/cervidsolutions
https://www.facebook.com/groups/71678...
We have started a members only Podcast- North American Deer Talk+ or NADT+ Check it out. https://memberservices.cervidsolution…
Show Sponsor-
Cervid Solutions- http://cervidsolutions.com/
CWDbreeding.com https://www.cwdbreeding.com/
#deerfarm #deerfarming #whitetaildeer #deer #antlers #pdfa #cwd #elk #elkfarm #nadr #livestockdna #deerDNA #agriculture #tda #texasdeer #huntingtexas #deerranch #deerbreeder

MEMBERSHIP SIGN-UP

VACCINE

If you have questions or comments about the show please reach out at [email protected]
Are you interested in being an advertiser or sponsor of the show? Please contact [email protected]
If you would like to support North American Deer Talk you can do so by clicking the membership sign-up link below.
www.cervidsolutions.com/member-benefits
44 min
April 04, 2025Episode 124 NADT- CWD in the Modern Age
Show Notes

If you’re new welcome, if not, welcome back!
The Deer Wizard meets up with Jarrid Barry at the Powder Ridge Outfitters Ranch. Enjoy this wide ranging discussion on deer management and CWD.
Enjoy the show and remember to follow us on our other platforms Subscribe to the podcast- We are on Apple, Google, Amazon, Spotify and more.
We are on Rumble!
http://cervidsolutions.com/catego...
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/cervid_solu...
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/cervidsolutions
https://www.facebook.com/groups/71678...
We have started a members only Podcast- North American Deer Talk+ or NADT+ Check it out. https://memberservices.cervidsolution…
Show Sponsor-
Cervid Solutions- http://cervidsolutions.com/
CWDbreeding.com https://www.cwdbreeding.com/ $50 Buck and Doe Listings!
#deerfarm #deerfarming #whitetaildeer #deer #antlers #pdfa #cwd #elk #elkfarm #nadr #livestockdna #deerDNA #agriculture #tda #texasdeer #huntingtexas #deerranch #deerbreeder

MEMBERSHIP SIGN-UP

VACCINE

If you have questions or comments about the show please reach out at [email protected]
Are you interested in being an advertiser or sponsor of the show? Please contact [email protected]
If you would like to support North American Deer Talk you can do so by clicking the membership sign-up link below.
www.cervidsolutions.com/member-benefits
57 min

About North American Deer Talk

From the publisher's feed

Evolve Your Herd

Share North American Deer Talk

Sign up to save your podcasts

North American Deer Talk

North American Deer Talk episodes

About North American Deer Talk