Recent Ask the Biologist
Not a Licking Branch!
By Bob Humphrey
Not all rut interaction by bucks is violent, and it’s likely more significant than you think. QUESTION: Last fall during the rut, I saw two bucks approach each other in a greenfield. Rather than fighting, they licked each other’s ears and... READ MORE
Just Ask Alice
By Bob Humphrey
Have you ever wondered about the white mushrooms you see in the woods? QUESTION: I’ve seen deer eating white mushrooms in the pine forest. Are those mushrooms good for human consumption? — Duane F. ANSWER: I’m going to offer a vague... READ MORE
The Ears Have It
By Bob Humphrey
Strange presence of blood makes hunter leery of eating his harvest. QUESTION: I killed a buck that has dried blood in his ears. I noticed it about 5 minutes after I walked up to him. I know for sure it was not caused by my bullet. Is this buck fit fo... READ MORE
Date Night
By Bob Humphrey
Good luck trying to pinpoint the rut, especially in Louisiana! QUESTION: When is the buck rut in Area 4, southeast Louisiana in top right southern section near both Mississippi lines? — Alan J. ANSWER: We typically don’t get this specific... READ MORE
Identity Crisis
By Bob Humphrey
You’ve heard of bucks that stay in velvet, but what about a buck that’s just off schedule? QUESTION: There is a buck on our hunting lease that has been visiting our feeders for three years. He stays in velvet at least a month to a month a... READ MORE