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Indiana Deer News Podcast

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Indiana Deer News Podcast's main goal is to become the #1 resource to all Hoosier deer hunters throughout the entire state.
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Episode #9 - Interview with Dan Eckstein

Indiana Deer News PodcastJul 16, 2021

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Episode #14 - Indiana Deer Hunters Prove They Don't Care

Episode #14 - Indiana Deer Hunters Prove They Don't Care

In this episode we discuss why Indiana deer hunters prove for the fourth year running they simply don't care as much as they claim when it comes to deer management and assisting in it for the State of Indiana.

May 24, 202220:57
Episode #13 - Deer Discussions With Joe Caudell
Mar 25, 202201:10:30
Episode #12 - What is ahead in 2022

Episode #12 - What is ahead in 2022

In this episode I touch on some Indiana Deer News updates and house keeping items. Discuss the topics and potential guests that are ahead of us all in 2022...and much more. 

Jan 12, 202229:49
Episode #11 - Deer Proposals Discussed With Moriah Boggess (Deer Biologist)
Aug 29, 202157:49
Episode #10 - Interview with Pat McGovern of the Integrated Deer Management Project

Episode #10 - Interview with Pat McGovern of the Integrated Deer Management Project

Direct Link to the research pages discussed in the episode: https://ag.purdue.edu/fnr/researchindeer/


Aug 01, 202101:04:51
Episode #9 - Interview with Dan Eckstein

Episode #9 - Interview with Dan Eckstein

Dan Eckstein - Southwest Regional Public Land Supervisor swings by to chat all things related to his role, public lands and deer draw hunts as well.

While we don't delve into property specifics or details, it is a great overview discussion of public lands and may provide some understanding on what they're tasked with year to year managing them. 

We also discuss deer draws. 

Pertinent links discussed below:

Employment at IDNR: https://www.in.gov/dnr/about-us/jobs/

Deer Draw Hunts: https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/hunting-and-trapping/reserved-hunts/

List of Public Lands: https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/properties/#null

Jul 16, 202142:19
Episode #8 - Interview Moriah Boggess

Episode #8 - Interview Moriah Boggess

In this episode I get to introduce and discuss all things Indiana Deer and more with Moriah Boggess, the new Indiana Deer Biologist. Topics covered include but not limited to:

  • Moriah's experiences and education that brought him here
  • 2020 Harvest Reflections
  • Survey and Deer Report Discussions
  • CWD Update
  • Acorns

The "Sick or Dead Animal" reporting page discussed in the podcast is:  

https://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/10446.htm?utm_source=agency-website&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&utm_content= 

Mar 04, 202101:06:30
Episode #7 Reflections on Harvest Totals & More

Episode #7 Reflections on Harvest Totals & More

I swing back in with a long overdue episode of IDN. We touch on the deer survey out, the future guests in the works and unpack just briefly the harvest totals for the 2020 season.

Feb 05, 202126:04
Episode #6 - Discussion With Joe Caudell
Aug 02, 202001:43:22
Episode #5 - NRC Discussions with Sandra Jensen

Episode #5 - NRC Discussions with Sandra Jensen

In this episode we were blessed to have on Sandra Jensen, Director of the NRC's Division of Hearings. Many things are discussed in the interview, and due to text limits I am unable to put the entire preliminary transcript in here. However, the link to the NRC website for public comment is https://www.in.gov/nrc/2377.htm and the NRC website link is https://www.in.gov/nrc




Jul 20, 202046:22
Episode #4 - BACK at it again!! Plethora of deer news and events!!
Jul 08, 202047:10
Episode #3 - Interview with Amanda Wuestefeld DFW Director

Episode #3 - Interview with Amanda Wuestefeld DFW Director

This episode is mainly the interview with Amanda Wuestefeld (DFW Director)...however first I touch on the IU study which is occurring and the link to the study and how to sign up to take part in it is here: https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Lz2FQk3eFEK1Jb

NRC Agenda for the 17th link: https://www.in.gov/nrc/2354.htm?fbclid=IwAR0IRTZM1Lqma0S5C2mZHzpv7MYRUodrOlNAvoMdii71xyPzQV8i1sCzRTk

Interview Topics:

  • Who is Amanda?
  • Experience with IDNR
  • Role of Director of Division of Fish & Wildlife
  • "It's not just those who hunt and fish"
  • Outlook of deer and deer hunting in Indiana
  • Pittman Robertson Act & Dingell-Johnson Act
  • CWD
  • State Wildlife Action Plan
  • 5 year look ahead
Mar 13, 202001:22:06
Episode #2 - The Deer Survey Is Out
Feb 28, 202036:08
Episode #1 - Laying The Foundation for Indiana Deer News Podcast
Jan 28, 202042:41