NDA's Coffee and Deer National Deer Association
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We’re not all habitat work all the time here at NDA. We know the importance of enjoying the fruits of your labor and that’s the primary focus of the Coffee and Deer podcast. The show is hosted by NDA President and CEO Nick Pinizzotto and his long-time hunting buddy and friend Mike Groman and focuses on hunting heritage and conservation policy. Nick and Mike are typically joined by expert guests — from NDA staff to outdoor writers to policymakers — to share hunting stories and discuss important conservation issues impacting deer and deer hunting. We hope you’ll join us for a fun and informative discussion over coffee about all things deer.
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Behind the Scenes of the WildTail Documentary with Joe Clements and Moriah Murphy
You’ve heard about WildTail, the first white-tailed deer documentary of its kind. Here’s an opportunity to hear the stories from behind the scenes from Executive Producer Joe Clements and the star of the show, Moriah Murphy. Produced as part of the Southeast Deer Partnership, WildTail offers a candid and sometimes humorous look at how we interact with America’s 30 million white-tailed deer. Featuring interviews with scientists, elected officials, media personalities, and thought leaders, WildTail recounts America’s wildest success story and provides us with a practical blueprint for protecting all of America’s native wildlife.
Episode Sponsor: PH Outdoors
Important Links
Documentary: WildTail – America’s Wildest Conservation Success Story
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Music by Bensound
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About the National Deer Association
The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!
Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today.
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Getting Involved with an NDA Branch with the Grassroots Team
Are you a serious conservationist, deer hunter, or habitat manager and want to get more involved with the National Deer Association? If so, this is a can’t miss episode as Nick and The Doctor are joined by the NDA’s Grassroots Program team, Matt Wilkins, Jason Meekhof, and Megan Postol. The team talks about the importance of volunteers to the organization and describes the process for getting involved. Each Regional Director talks about their respective regions and shares what you need to know to increase your involvement with NDA. We also talk a little turkey in this episode as turkey seasons are now open across most areas of the country.
Episode Sponsor: Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s
Important Links
Contact your Regional Director and Become and NDA Volunteer
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Music by Bensound
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About the National Deer Association
The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!
Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today.
NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.
Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter.
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The Evolution of CWD Sampling Technology with Scientists from the Pennsylvania Wildlife Futures Program
Admittedly, it’s not a lot of fun to talk about chronic wasting disease (CWD) and its negative impact on deer populations, hunting, and overall wildlife conservation. That doesn’t mean there are no bright spots, however, and our guests on this episode provide some hope in the form of improved testing methodologies to detect the disease.
Our hosts are joined by Dr. Michelle Gibison and Dr. Jennifer Hoy-Petersen from the Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and the Wildlife Futures Program to talk about the history of CWD testing, the progress made, and the positive signs toward even better techniques. While most questions about CWD only lead to more questions, progress is being made that will have a direct positive impact for deer and hunters.
Episode Sponsor: First Lite
Important Links
PennVet
Pennsylvania Wildlife Futures Program
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Music by Bensound
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About the National Deer Association
The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!
Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today.
NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.
Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter.
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No-Till Drills and Crimpers for Food Plotting with Paul Hollis of PH Outdoors
There are many effective ways to plant a food plot but two particular approaches, no-till planting and crimping, continue to gain popularity. In this episode, Paul Hollis, owner of PH Outdoors, joined Nick and The Doctor to talk about these techniques and their benefits. Paul also discussed in detail the no-till planters and crimpers his company manufactures, some of which can be pulled with a suitably sized ATV or side-by-side. Understanding the big picture of food plotting and the importance of having and implementing a sound planting plan are also covered.
PH Outdoors is an NDA corporate sponsor and as part of our current United for Deer Sweepstakes we are giving away one of their G3 No-Till Drills that Paul generously donated. You can enter to win here.
Episode Sponsor: PH Outdoors
Important Links
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Music by Bensound
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About the National Deer Association
The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!
Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today.
NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.
Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter.
Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube -
Managing Deer and Helping Young People with Former New England Patriot Matt Light
Matt Light played in the NFL for 11 years for the New England Patriots and while there won three Super Bowls, nine division championships, and five conference championships. He played left tackle and protected Tom Brady’s blind side for more than a decade after having done the same for Drew Brees while playing at Purdue in college.
While his success on the gridiron is remarkable, he has always had a deep passion for the outdoors, conservation, and deer hunting largely driven by the long legacy of hunters and outdoor writers in his family. Now retired from football, he has more time to pursue his passion while also making sure to pass it on to others.
In addition to Matt’s personal journey, he shares one of the more incredible turkey hunting tales you’ll ever hear! Let’s just say he was part of the hunt that resulted in the bagging of a 44 pound albino gobbler in Florida. It will have you on the edge of your seat before eventually knocking you to the floor laughing. It is a true story of comedy and tragedy, followed by more comedy.
Finally, the guys talk about Matt and his wife Suzie’s great work with The Light Foundation, which they founded to help young people develop the skills, values, and mindset they need to create a meaningful and productive future.
Episode Sponsor: Bass Pro Shops / Cabela’s
Important Links
The Light Foundation website
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Music by Bensound
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About the National Deer Association
The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!
Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today.
NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.
Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter.
Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube -
Fighting the Anti-Hunters with Brian Lynn of Sportsmen's Alliance
The attacks by anti-hunters and animal welfare groups against sportsmen are constant. While groups like the National Deer Association (NDA) and our many conservation partners are working daily to implement conservation measures and policies that benefit fish and wildlife, others are working directly against the effort to put an end to hunting, trapping, and fishing.
If you think deer hunting is immune from these issues, think again! While NDA focuses primarily on policy that impacts deer, wildlife habitat, and hunting, the Sportsmen’s Alliance exists to protect us all from the barrage of attacks.
In this episode, Nick and The Doctor are joined by Brian Lynn, Vice President of Communications and Marketing for Sportsmen’s Alliance, to talk about the latest efforts of animal rights extremists to severely limit or stop hunting altogether. They also discuss the dangers of ballot box biology and why it’s typically not a good idea to have voters decide important issues that impact wildlife conservation.
Episode Sponsor: BOG Hunt
Important Links
Sportsmen’s Alliance
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Music by Bensound
Subscribe to the Podcast on:
Apple Podcasts
Google Podcasts
Spotify
iHeartRadio
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About the National Deer Association
The National Deer Association (NDA) is a non-profit deer conservation group that works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Thank you for subscribing to our podcast!
Support NDA’s mission by becoming a member today.
NDA has the highest ranking from Charity Navigator, an independent group that monitors non-profits for financial efficiency and effectiveness.
Learn more about deer and deer hunting in our weekly, free e-newsletter.
Follow us on our other channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube
Customer Reviews
Great resource
This is a podcast I share with several new hunters that I am mentoring. It keeps her enthusiasm for the sport up during the off-season.
Thanks guys!!
Absolutely love the podcast! Thank you. Would like to hear more on cooperatives and getting them off the ground. James Lanier from Wis as a possible guest? Also, does the NDA plan to make any more of the coop signs. Our coop has ran out and would love to buy some more. Keep up the great work!
Learning opportunity!
What a great show! I learn something useful every time I listen!