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Entries for May 2022
Early Riser
By Bob Humphrey
You might be surprised at how quickly bucks start growing new antlers. QUESTION: I was out shed hunting in late March and was able to slip up to a group of deer. I noticed one was a buck and I could already see its antlers regrowing. That seemed early. My question is, when do bucks typically start growing antlers? ANSWER: Deer antlers are among the... READ MORE
Blown Cover
By Bob Humphrey
It isn’t just scent that causes deer to “blow.” QUESTION: I had a deer blow at me last year, and I know she wasn’t smelling me. The wind was wrong, plus she was clear across the field. I thought deer only blew if they smelled danger. Is that true?– Mike C. ANSWER: While we don’t know whether it’s a deliberate action or an instinctive reaction, deer... READ MORE
Another Year Older
By Bob Humphrey
There are several ways to have tarsal glands available for luring in bucks. QUESTION: I’ve read several articles about using a buck’s tarsal gland to lure in other bucks. The problem is, we only get one buck here, so when I take a buck, I’m done. Would the tarsal keep in the freezer until the next season? – Ryan L. ANSWER: Short answer: Yes. At the... READ MORE
Tick, Tick, Tick
By Bob Humphrey
No, it’s not “60 Minutes,” it’s your deer hide. QUESTION: Both of the deer I got last year had a ton of ticks on them. Does that have any effect on the meat? And what if I want to keep a hide next time? Is there a good way to kill all the ticks? – George A. ANSWER: It’s not at all uncommon for deer to have ectoparasites like ticks and lice. Unless ... READ MORE
Jive Turkey
By Bob Humphrey
Should you be concerned when turkeys share a food plot with deer?
QUESTION: With the arrival of turkey season, it got me thinking about last fall when turkeys would come into my food plot while I was hunting deer. I didn’t want them there because I was afraid if I blinked at the wrong time, the turkeys would spook and run off all the deer. D... READ MORE