What 20 Years of Raising Axis Deer Taught Me – Derrile LeBlanc

Derrile LeBlanc joins Austin on the Droptine Studios Podcast to share nearly two decades of experience raising axis, fallow, and other exotic species. He explains how bottle feeding, daily interaction, selective breeding, and proper pen management can produce calmer animals that are easier and safer to handle. Derrile also discusses the growth of the axis breeding industry, the importance of pedigrees and DNA registries, the true costs of raising deer, and the legacy of his legendary axis buck, Samson. This episode is packed with practical advice for both new breeders and experienced producers looking to improve their program. ------------------------------------------------ A special thank you to our sponsor, the Exotic Wildlife Association. EWA supports conservation, private landowners, and the future of exotic wildlife through education, advocacy, and responsible stewardship. To learn more visit myEWA.org ------------------------------------------------ If you would like to be on the podcast, have any questions you want answered in a podcast, or would like to advertise through the podcast, please visit https://www.droptinestudios.com/podcast to connect with us. ------------------------------------------------ Want to see more from Droptine Studios? Instagram:   / droptinestudios   Facebook:   / droptinestudios   Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@droptinestudi... Website: https://www.droptinestudios.com/