Recent Ask the Biologist
New in Town?
By Bob Humphrey
It takes a few weeks for deer to get used to a new ground blind. QUESTION: I want to put a ground blind on one of my food plots for this fall. How far ahead of season should I set it up? ANSWER: As a general rule of thumb, the sooner, the better. Unl... READ MORE
Ticket to Paradise
By Bob Humphrey
Even small food plots can help deer through times of need. QUESTION: I want to plant a summer food plot. I live in central Georgia. What is your recommendation for a half-acre? ANSWER: It’s difficult to get too specific without more information... READ MORE
When HD Is Bad
By Bob Humphrey
HD is great for televisions, but not so much for white-tailed deer. QUESTION: Last summer I got a trail cam picture of a doe with floppy ears. I’ve never seen this before. Any idea what’s wrong with this deer? ANSWER: It’s difficult... READ MORE
Radioactive Camouflage?
By Bob Humphrey
It’s pretty incredible how different light affects how we, and deer, see. QUESTION: I found this picture of me on my trail camera. The picture looks like my hunting clothes are glowing while my buddy’s are not. You can’t tell from t... READ MORE
He’s Just a Kid!
By Bob Humphrey
Aging deer is always a guess, but it’s an educated guess. QUESTION: I would be interested to know your estimate on the age of the whitetail in this photo. ANSWER: We generally shy away from “age this deer” questions for fear of opening up the floodga... READ MORE