N.F.C. - CWD From A Local Perspective

Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

Dan Johnson

Wilderness, Technology, Hobbies, Leisure, Sports

4.4 • 609 Ratings

🗓️ 9 July 2025

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, host Dan Johnson speaks with Joe Wilson about hunting in Michigan, the evolution of deer management, and the pressing issue of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Joe shares his personal experiences with hunting, the changes in deer populations, and the importance of testing for CWD. The conversation delves into the potential impacts of CWD on deer herds and the hunting community, exploring both best and worst-case scenarios. Joe emphasizes the need for awareness and proactive measures to manage deer populations and protect the future of hunting. Takeaways: Joe Wilson shares his love for hunting in Michigan. The conversation highlights the importance of deer management. CWD is a significant concern for deer populations. Testing for CWD is crucial for hunters. Joe's personal experience with a CWD positive deer. The need for awareness about CWD in the hunting community. Best case scenario involves proactive measures against CWD. Nature has a way of balancing deer populations. Hunters should focus on shooting more does. The podcast encourages a collective effort in deer management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You're listening to the Sportsman's Empire Podcast Network, and this episode is brought to you by Interstate Batteries.
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0:50.8	Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast.
0:56.9	I'm your host, Dan Johnson.
0:58.5	And today we are going to be joined by a Michigan native.
1:03.2	Joe Wilson.
1:04.0	Joe, how are we doing today?
1:05.3	Doing real well.
1:06.0	How are you, Dan?
1:06.6	I'm doing good, man.
1:07.6	I'm doing good.
1:10.5	Summertime in Michigan. Kid Rock saying about it.
1:14.2	Is it pretty cracked? I mean, is it all that it's cracked up to be?
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