Beaver Fever and Freakshow Bucks

What do gene-edited deer, zombie prions, and 19th-century beaver trappers have in common? More than you’d think. This week, Connie and fan-favorite Karla, tumble down a wild double-feature rabbit hole. First, they explore the controversial world of selective deer breeding, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), and the ethics of tweaking wildlife DNA. Then, they flip the historical script to explore the North American fur trade, traditional trapping methods, and how beaver pelts quite literally shaped the continent.