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Entries for November 2023
How Much Meat?
By Bob Humphrey
There are some guidelines about how much meat to expect from a single deer.
QUESTION: I generally process my own deer, but some of the guys I hunt with take theirs to a butcher. Last year they were complaining about how much meat they got back. Is there some kind of formula that will tell you how much meat a deer should yield?
ANSWER: You sho... READ MORE
What’s the Best Shot?
By Bob Humphrey
Shoulder or vitals, a well-placed shot should result in a clean harvest.
QUESTION: I’ve always been taught to aim for the vitals on a deer. Last year I went down South where some of the locals talked about a shoulder shot and how it’s better because it drops the deer on the spot. Is it a better shot, and where should I aim?
ANSWER... READ MORE
He Wore Brown Velvet
By Bob Humphrey
If you like antlers with fuzz, you might have to travel.
QUESTION: I’ve always wanted to shoot a buck in velvet, but by the time our archery season begins most of the bucks have shed. What can I do to tick this off my bucket list?
ANSWER: Unless you’re lucky enough to encounter a rare exception to the rule, your best bet is to tra... READ MORE
It Is Decidedly So
By Bob Humphrey
Sometimes getting an answer from Bob is like consulting a Magic 8 Ball.
QUESTION: I’ve been getting pictures of a pretty good buck on my trail cameras this summer, and I hope he’ll still be around during hunting season. What are the chances this buck will stay around?
ANSWER: For questions like this, my quick answer is that you&rs... READ MORE
Just One Week
By Bob Humphrey
There’s no specific best time to take vacation during a long gun season.
QUESTION: Our state has a month-long gun season in November. I’m planning on using a week of vacation time for this upcoming deer season but I’m wondering which would be the best week to take. How can I decide?
ANSWER: Rather than provide a direct answe... READ MORE
Danger Everywhere
By Bob Humphrey
Deer fawns have to worry about predation, and a whole host of other dangers.
QUESTION: I saw two fawns, but one of them had an unusual thing happening to both of its shoulders. Do you know what’s happening to this sweet animal?
ANSWER: The best I can do is speculate based on the evidence provided. From the photos, the markings are most ... READ MORE
It’s What’s for Dinner
By Bob Humphrey
Fawn predation is a growing problem, especially in the Southeast.
QUESTION: I’ve been hunting since I was 20 and am now 56 years young. Where I live in North Carolina, I have seen a bunch of new fawns dropping off my cameras. I try my best to keep up on the predator control and I would like to know if maybe seeing more hogs and bears would... READ MORE