Drury Outdoors 100% Wild Podcast

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has officially announced an "indefinite pause" on winter targeted deer culling, a move that has sparked intense debate across the hunting community. In this episode, MDC Director Jason Sumners joins the podcast to explain why the agency is pivoting its strategy against CWD. We look into the surge of Missouri's non-resident deer hunters has doubled in just ten years, even as resident hunter numbers have dropped. Whether you are worried about public land pressure, the new one-bird turkey limit, or the reality of "CWD-resistant" genetics, this is the a transparent look at Missouri conservation. 00:00 – Intro: Guest Jason Sumners, Executive Director of the MDC 04:25 – Major Changes: Removing the CWD Firearms Season Portion 25:10 – The "Indefinite Pause" on Winter Targeted Culling Explained 28:40 – The Wildwood Experiment: Suburban Management vs. Sharpshooters 47:15 – CWD Projections: What Happens to the Herd if Prevalence Hits 20%? 56:20 – Regulation Shifts: Why Antle