“Ticks have quietly become one of the most significant health concerns for people who spend time in the woods. Hunters, hikers, campers, and land managers are encountering them more frequently than ever…”

ArticlesSamuel ThrashMarch 26, 2026Deer Hunting, sick deer, ticks, lymes disease, outdoors

CWD: Only a Matter of Time

“CWD is a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy caused by prions that result in misshaped proteins that primarily affect the brain in cervid animal populations. The disease degenerates brain tissue and is 100% fatal…”

ArticlesSamuel ThrashOctober 31, 2023CWD, sick deer, Disease, Chronic Wasting Disease, Deer Management, Deer Hunting, Southeastern

Chronic Wasting Disease: It’s a Big Problem

“Scientists believe this disease is spread through contact with contaminated body fluids, such as saliva, urine, and feces…”