North Dakota BHA Podcast

Lucky Be a Lady

On this episode Brock sits down with Wyoming Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Allen to discuss "Lucky" the elk and a recent study that she published focusing on Lucky and CWD. Lucky represents the only known animal to be exposed to CWD and not contract the disease. Dr. Allen also discusses genetics, differences between elk and deer, EHD, and the challenges with disease management.

When the Evidence is Staring you in the Face

On this episode Wisconsin landowner Doug Duren and hunter Paul Annear sit down with Brock to discuss a brief history of CWD and the deer herd in Wisconsin. Doug and Paul both have first hand experience dealing with CWD in Wisconsin near the heart of the original outbreak zone. From watching CWD encroach towards their land, seeing end-stage deer in the field and on their trail cameras, and the gradient of population impacts in SW Wisconsin, they share their perspective as a hunter and landowner who live with CWD.

Ice Cream and the Crossover

In this episode James, Dave, Jeremy, and Brock discuss the intricacies of ice cream, the annual gun raffle and why James is so excited about it, and give a half time update on all ten bills the Chapter has engaged on as North Dakota's 69th legislative assembly enters crossover.

Prions w/ Dr. Jason Bartz

In this episode Brock talks to Dr. Jason Bartz, they discusses the history and biology of prions, the prion hypothesis and the science that has solidified the field, CWD pathology and how each CWD test works, and the caveats with each. Dr. Bartz has been studying prions for over 25 years and has published over 80 research papers on prions and prion diseases in animals and humans. He is a Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Creighton University, and holds a Doctorate of Microbiology and Immunology, a Masters in Neuroscience, and a PhD in Veterinary Sciences.

ND Tracking Dogs

On this episode Brock sits down with dedicated volunteers Jason Babinchak and Rhett Hall of ND Tracking Dogs [https://www.facebook.com/ndtrackingdoggroup/]. They discuss how they got started, the ins and outs of blood tracking, the dogs, and the recovery of wounded animals. Resources discussed: https://www.facebook.com/ndtrackingdoggroup/ [https://www.facebook.com/ndtrackingdoggroup/] https://www.gettrakr.com/ [https://www.gettrakr.com/] https://www.unitedbloodtrackers.org/ [https://www.unitedbloodtrackers.org/]