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Entries for March 2015
How to Age a Deer by its Teeth
By Bob Humphrey
Question: I was on a guided hunt last fall in Texas and killed a buck that I thought was around 3 years old. My guide stuck his fingers in the deer’s mouth to feel it’s teeth and declared it was 5 years old. Can you offer some tips on how to easily tell a deer’s age after it’s been harvested? — Jamie W. Answer: A... READ MORE
Food Plots or Pelletized Protein?
By Bob Humphrey
Question: I have a ranch in west Texas where my family hunts deer, turkeys and doves. My question centers around feeding protein to my deer. I lease my ranch to a local cattle rancher who pays me for a grass lease. I’m looking for a good way to feed the dear year-round with good protein, not corn. Is a gravity protein feeder my best option, o... READ MORE
What Does the Future Look Like After HD Disease?
By Bob Humphrey
Question: We in Virginia are going through what some say is hemorrhagic disease. We had suffered a decrease in deer population and see sickly deer with split, fallen-off hoofs and so forth. I was wondering if you could shed any light as to what we can expect in our future. The VDGIF website has given us some information.
Answer: The VDGIF we... READ MORE
Is There a “No Man’s Land” for Shot Placement?
By Bob Humphrey
Question: Last year, my son shot a 6-point buck with his shotgun. He claims he waited at least 30 minutes and didn’t push the deer. We finally found some blood about 30 yards from the spot of the shot and tracked the deer with a very slight blood trail for well over 3/4 of a mile before we finally lost it.
At the end of the trail, the blood ... READ MORE
Can I Avoid Ticks and Chiggers?
By Bob Humphrey
Question: What do you do to limit attacks from pesky ticks and chiggers? — Charles H.
Answer: You can use common DEET-based insect repellents that are sold under a variety of trade names like REPEL 100, Deep Woods OFF and Ben’s 100. However, their effectiveness is temporary. They do have odor, and although they are approved by th... READ MORE