Raising Whitetails Podcast

Don't forget the subscribe and comment your guess to be entered into the give away!In Episode 6 of Raising Whitetails, we're taking you behind the fence and introducing you to our herd — the whitetails we raise, breed, and pour everything into every single day. If you've ever wondered what our operation actually looks like up close, this is the episode for you.We break down who's in the pen, what makes each animal special, and what we're building toward as a breeding program. Whether you're a seasoned deer farmer or just getting started, this one gives you a real look at the animals driving our genetics program forward.Featured Buck of The Week:CC Bar SilverStar from CC Bar Whitetails owned by Hank Corbell. 👇 Don't miss an episode — Subscribe & hit the bell so you never miss a drop.Chapters: 0:00 Introduction0:28 Raising Whitetails Give away 2:30 Meet our deer13:17 Pro Roasting Solutions13:42 Our breeding process39:10 Featured Buck of The Week#RaisingWhitetails #DeerFarming #WhitetailDeer #DeerBreeding #FarmLife #DeerPodcast

Welcome to Raising Whitetails — a podcast about our journey as new deer farmers, for the new deer farmers.In this episode, we break down our experience building our own deer pens and fencing from scratch. From pounding posts to stretching fence, we quickly realized this process wasn’t as easy as it looks…We talk about:The tools we used (and what we wish we had)What went smoothly vs. what didn’tHow long it actually took usMistakes we made along the wayWhat we would do differently next timeThis is the real, raw side of deer farming — not just the highlight reel.Featured Buck Of The Week:Chaos- From Major League Whitetails

In this episode of Raising Whitetails, we share our first real experience handling our deer as brand-new farmers.We went into this process knowing it would be a learning experience—but it didn’t go the way we expected. During our attempt to vaccinate and deworm our deer, we faced challenges that ultimately led to a very difficult outcome.This episode is important to us because it’s real.We’re not just here to share the wins—we’re here to share the mistakes, the lessons, and what we would do differently so other beginner deer farmers can learn from our experience.We break down:* What went wrong during our first handling attempt* What we learned about stress and deer safety* How we plan to improve our process moving forward* Advice for other new deer farmers before their first handlingOur goal with Raising Whitetails is to be “for beginners, by beginners”—and that means being transparent, even when it’s tough.If you’re starting your own deer farm or thinking about it, this is an episode you don’t want to skip.Featured Buck of the Week: BoSS from Badger State Whitetails owned by Bob and Austyn SchaafBe sure to check them out and support other great farms in the industry!

Starting a deer farm isn’t as simple as building a fence and buying deer… there are important legal steps you NEED to take first.In this episode 3 of Raising Whitetails, we break down everything you should do before you ever start building — including zoning, permits, and setting up your farm the right way.We also walk through how we planned out our deer pens using Google Maps, and how we approached building our business from the ground up.Whether you're just getting started or already running into roadblocks, this episode is designed to help you avoid costly mistakes and do things the right way from the beginning.What We Cover:Checking zoning (Ag, rural, commercial)Required permits and legal stepsStarting your deer farm as a business (LLC, branding, website)Planning your fence and pen layout using Google MapsCommon mistakes beginners makeFeatured Segment:Stick around for our “Featured Buck of the Week” where we break down top deer and what makes them valuable.SR Tannerite @SolidRockWhitetails- Tony Maddox 859-556-7253 or [email protected]📩 Want your buck featured?Reach out to us—we’d love to showcase your deer and your farm.

Starting a deer farm? Before you do anything… you NEED to tour other farms.In this episode of Raising Whitetails, we break down one of the most important steps we took before getting started — visiting real deer farms, learning from experienced breeders, and seeing what actually works (and what doesn’t).We share what we learned from touring farms, the questions you should be asking, and how it helped us avoid costly mistakes when starting Hage Valley Whitetails.Whether you're thinking about getting into deer farming or already started, this episode will give you a huge head start.At the end of the episode, we also introduce our Buck Breakdown of the Week — where we dive into a featured buck’s genetics, lineage, and what makes it stand out.Rush Canyon Ranch- rushcanyon.comVanessa Nelson-Cherny (920)-573-4597Orion Whitetails- orionwhitetails.comBrad and Becky Heath ​(715)-335-6080Olson Whitetails- (507)-269-9791Gary OlsonBadger State Whitetails- Bob and Austyn SchaafFacebook/badgerstatewhitetails (602)-653-6521Broken Arrow Whitetails- Dan and Megan GrossoFacebook/brokenarrowwhitetailsllc (715)-965-3147Whitetails Of Wisconsin- whitetailsofwisconsin.comWilderness Calls- Double “D” Gravity Feederswildernesscalls.com Straight Line Fence- straightlinefencewi.com John- 715-454-7018Keith Warren- deerandwildlifestories.com

Episode 1: We officially started our journey as deer farmers… and quickly realized how much there is to learn.In this first episode of Raising Whitetails, we introduce who we are, why we started, and what you can expect from this podcast.We also talk about one of the most important things new deer farmers can do — getting involved with your state organization — and share our experience attending the Whitetails of Wisconsin banquet.If you're thinking about starting a deer farm, this is where you begin.Follow along as we build Hage Valley Whitetails and learn everything along the way.Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:41 Who we are4:02 Whitetails of Wisconsin14:46 Outro