Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is one of the most divisive topics among whitetail hunters. In this episode, we sit down with Johnathan Bordelon, Deer Program Manager and Whitetail Deer Biologist for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, and John Hanks, LDWF’s Large Carnivore Biologist, to unpack the science, the rumors, and the regulations surrounding CWD. From management zones to testing, this conversation sheds light on what’s really happening behind the state’s decisions and w...
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Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is one of the most divisive topics among whitetail hunters. In this episode, we sit down with Johnathan Bordelon, Deer Program Manager and Whitetail Deer Biologist for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, and John Hanks, LDWF’s Large Carnivore Biologist, to unpack the science, the rumors, and the regulations surrounding CWD. From management zones to testing, this conversation sheds light on what’s really happening behind the state’s decisions and w...
Ep #35 - Louisiana Black Bears: Growth, Tags, and Conservation
Spotted Dog Podcast
1 hour 31 minutes
3 months ago
Ep #35 - Louisiana Black Bears: Growth, Tags, and Conservation
In this episode, LDWF’s own Large Carnivore Program Manager and Biologist, John Hanks, returns to the Spotted Dog Podcast Studio for a second time. Nolan and John dive into Louisiana’s expanding black bear population, the recent increase in tags, and what it means for hunters and conservation alike. John shares the latest insights on habitat growth, management strategies, and the science behind one of the most respected wildlife projects to ever exist in the state. Whether you’re in the woods...
Spotted Dog Podcast
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is one of the most divisive topics among whitetail hunters. In this episode, we sit down with Johnathan Bordelon, Deer Program Manager and Whitetail Deer Biologist for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, and John Hanks, LDWF’s Large Carnivore Biologist, to unpack the science, the rumors, and the regulations surrounding CWD. From management zones to testing, this conversation sheds light on what’s really happening behind the state’s decisions and w...
