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Entries for February 2021
Time To Make Another Set
By Bob Humphrey
It seems a shame that big bucks drop their antlers, but it’s part of the natural cycle. QUESTION: I found a shed antler in late December, but I also have pictures of bucks that still had antlers in late January. What makes some bucks shed earlier or later than others? – Shawn L. ANSWER: Antlers are a remarkable and mysterious natural ph... READ MORE
Feelin’ Lucky?
By Bob Humphrey
Triple fawn bucks is probably pretty rare, but the odds for each were likely 50:50. QUESTION: I’ve been watching a doe near my property. She had three fawns, and all are bucks. What are the odds? ANSWER: In general, odds of a fawn being a buck or a doe are 50:50, just like flipping a coin. However, you could flip a coin three times and have it come... READ MORE
Not Snake Oil
By Bob Humphrey
There’s sound science behind scent-eliminating sprays.
QUESTION: It seems like the latest craze with hunters is spray cover scent (Code Blue, Dead Down Wind, Scent Killer, etc). They basically soak themselves with whichever scent-killing spray they chose and hit the woods. Does this stuff actually work? Have there been any tests/studies? &nd... READ MORE