#200: TOP DEFENSES AGAINST EHD with Lee Lakosky
From Deer Talk Now by Deer and Deer Hunting Magazine
April 30, 2026 · 40 min
About this episode
Lee Lakosky discusses his experiences and strategies for managing whitetails affected by EHD.
Lee Lakosky details his experience with EHD and managing whitetails, highlighting what has worked to help prevent mature buck losses from the disease. During this podcast, you'll hear:- What has helped Lee’s herd survive EHD after going from 50 mature deer all the way down to 5 over the course of a few years- Specialized feeding plans, water treatment and how to clean up ponds to prevent EHD spread- What ponds grow muck faster (where midges that transmit EHD hatch from) — and it’s probably not what you would think
People in this episode
Guest: Lee Lakosky
Topics covered
- EHD
- whitetail management
- deer health
- mature buck losses
- feeding plans
- water treatment
Keywords
- EHD
- whitetails
- deer management
- mature bucks
- feeding plans
- pond treatment
- midge control
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Deer and Deer Hunting Magazine
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