Larry Weishuhn, the legendary Mr. Whitetail and a wildlife biologist with over six decades in the trenches of deer management, drops serious knowledge bombs on The Michael Waddell Podcast—presented by Spandau Arms, Folds of Honor, Cigars International, and The Texas Trophy Hunters Association. We’re talking deep dives into the gritty realities of whitetail conservation: chronic wasting disease (CWD) ravaging herds, epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) outbreaks turning prime hunting grounds into ghost towns, and the unsung heroics of habitat stewardship. Weishuhn doesn’t mince words—he recounts helicopter crashes that nearly ended his career, underscoring the high-stakes world of aerial wildlife surveys that keep our deer populations thriving. But here’s the real mic-drop: hunters aren’t just participants; they’re the financial backbone of it all, pumping billions into conservation via Pittman-Robertson excise taxes on ammo, guns, and gear.
For the 2A community, this episode is pure gold—it’s a masterclass in why our Second Amendment rights aren’t just about self-defense or sport; they’re a direct pipeline to America’s wildlife legacy. Every box of Federal Premium or Hornady rounds you buy funds state wildlife agencies, battlegrounds against CWD and EHD that could otherwise bankrupt public lands. Weishuhn’s stories highlight how anti-gun zealots threatening ammo taxes or firearm restrictions would gut these programs, starving the very habitats that sustain ethical hunting traditions. Spandau Arms sponsoring this pod is no accident—it’s a bold 2A flex, reminding us that armed citizens are the original conservationists, from Teddy Roosevelt’s era to today’s frontlines.
Tune in for the thrills (helicopter near-misses that’ll have you gripping your seat) and the takeaways (hunters: keep buying quality firearms and optics to keep the Pittman-Robertson gravy train rolling). In a world where urban elites push to disarm us while ignoring rural realities, episodes like this arm the 2A narrative with irrefutable facts: our guns save wildlife. Stream it now and join the fight—because a well-regulated militia starts with well-managed woods.
