Mike spent the afternoon with John Dunavant from Dundas Taxidermy. Mike and John first met at a NWTF banquet, where John donated a full turkey mount to help raise funds for the local branch of the organization. A quick friendship was formed and it didn't take long to set up an interview for the podcast! John is a very interesting guy who spent 12 years as a Merchant Marine, went to Taxidermy school in Iowa, then came back home to start his business in Brunswick County, VA. John is all about taking care of veteran's and promoting the outdoors to today's youth. His motto is "Take a Child in the Wild"! Check it out!

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Virginia Carolina Deer Tracts Podcast! In this episode, we're joined by the talented Bailee Henderson from Halifax County, VA. Bailee made waves in our Big Buck and Bear Contest this year by winning the Bear Contest and making it to the final round of the Buck Contest with one of his TWO bucks that he submitted this year! What a season! In addition to being a great hunter, Bailee is also quite the content creator with his YouTube Channel, Lickskillet Outdoor Adventures. Be sure to check him out!

In this episode, Mike sits down with Alexandra Lombard, Wildlife Health Coordinator of the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VADWR), to discuss Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and its growing impact in Virginia. Alexandra shares expert insights into the science behind CWD, how it's affecting deer populations across the state, and the measures the VADWR is taking to monitor and manage the disease. Whether you're a hunter, a wildlife enthusiast, or simply curious about the health of Virginia's deer herds, this conversation provides valuable information on how CWD is being addressed and what you can do to help prevent its spread. Tune in for an informative and eye-opening discussion on wildlife health and conservation!