Steven Rinella talks with Mark Ruder, Michael Chamberlain, and Ryan Callaghan.  Topics discussed: The premier of MeatEater Sheds; back to the 101 of what CWD is and the myths surrounding it; it’s just not a hoax; the slow, cryptic nature of the disease; are we still going to be able to grow old, big deer?; how there's no test for live deer; filling up space in the brain stem; high prevalence rates; how the skeptical public wants an answer; and more.  Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube Check out the gear the MeatEater Crew uses in the field here: https://store.themeateater.com Follow us: Web: https://www.themeateater.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/meateater Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater Chapters: 0:00 - Why Hunters Are Getting "Done" With CWD 8:45 - What Exactly Is Chronic Wasting Disease? 20:17 - CWD Always Fatal But Takes Years to Kill 35:15 - Why CWD Management Seems Contradictory 48:41 - The Population-Level Consequences 1:04:19 - Inside the Arkansas CWD Study 1:28:45 - Behavioral Changes in CWD-Positive Deer 1:43:21 - The Genetics and "Resistant" Deer Debate 2:00:38 - What To Do When CWD Hits Your Area 2:12:35 - The Burger Test Challenge