Recent Ask the Biologist
Tick, Tick, Tick
By Bob Humphrey
No, it’s not “60 Minutes,” it’s your deer hide. QUESTION: Both of the deer I got last year had a ton of ticks on them. Does that have any effect on the meat? And what if I want to keep a hide next time? Is there a good way to kill all the ticks? – Ge... READ MORE
Jive Turkey
By Bob Humphrey
Should you be concerned when turkeys share a food plot with deer?
QUESTION: With the arrival of turkey season, it got me thinking about last fall when turkeys would come into my food plot while I was hunting deer. I didn’t want them there beca... READ MORE
Tall Tail
By Bob Humphrey
Like humans, every deer is an individual with unique traits. QUESTION: I’ve been watching this young buck for a couple months now, and he has the longest tail I’ve ever seen on a whitetail. I live in eastern North Carolina, about 40 miles from the co... READ MORE
Off the Script
By Bob Humphrey
While the rut is simple and predictable in some states, not so much in others. QUESTION: I live in Tennessee and want to get on a lease or maybe even buy hunting land in Alabama. I heard the rut is in January in Alabama. Is the rut in January in the ... READ MORE
Kudzu Love
By Bob Humphrey
The negatives usually outweigh the positives with this invasive plant. QUESTION: My lease in southern Alabama is being overrun with Kudzu vine growth. I have seen deer pull and eat at this vine. Does this plant offer any nutritional value such as pro... READ MORE