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Entries for December 2014
The Gray Nose Deer
By Bob Humphrey
Question: My son recently harvested a 9-pointer in northeastern Maryland. The buck had a light grey colored nose. We’re curious, has this ever been seen before? — David M.
Answer: White-tailed deer are remarkable creatures, and the more I study them, the more I realize just how diverse they can be. Most folks are familiar w... READ MORE
How Old?
By Bob Humphrey
How old must a fawn be to survive without its mother?
Question: In late July a mature doe was killed on the highway near my property. Since then I have observed a doe fawn alone around my house. I saw it in mid-September, and it runs from our movement and the dog and seems skittish. How old must a fawn be to survive without its mother? &mdas... READ MORE
Where Have The Ears Gone?
By Bob Humphrey
Do you have any idea what happened to its ears?
Question: This doe has been coming into a guy’s yard in the DuBois area. Do you have any idea what happened to its ears? Maybe the buck flies just ate the heck out of them this past summer. I’ve seen deer with their ears bleeding terribly from buck fly bites. — Ken M.
Answer:... READ MORE