Recent Ask the Biologist
Handle With Care
By Bob Humphrey
Despite the smell, tarsal glands should not affect meat. QUESTION: Someone told me I should cut off the tarsal glands from my buck before I hang it or it will taint the meat. Is that true? ANSWER: No. Although the odor can be quite strong, especially... READ MORE
Not a Clue
By Bob Humphrey
You can’t judge a book by its cover, nor a buck by a track. QUESTION: I have been scouting the area I plan to hunt this fall and I’m trying to determine where I’ll be more likely to find the bucks. I’ve found some big tracks a... READ MORE
Pressure Point
By Bob Humphrey
The best way to see more deer on your food plots is to reduce pressure. QUESTION: Is there a way to get the deer to come in to food plots during daylight hours. They come into our plots all night long, but we hardly see any during the day. Answer: Yo... READ MORE
Not Much of a Plot
By Bob Humphrey
Exclosures are an easy way to narrow down your food plot struggles. QUESTION: I own 10 acres and have only small area for a food plot back in the trees. It gets some shade and some sun. I planted clover in that area, but the deer ate it before it got... READ MORE
Fat Chance!
By Bob Humphrey
Not all fats are the same, so be careful what you use in ground venison. QUESTION: The deer I shot last year was loaded with fat, especially around the belly. I’m going to try to process my own deer this year and am wondering if I should includ... READ MORE