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Entries for February 2023
Blind Not-So-Much Luck
By Bob Humphrey
Hunting from a ground blind is no guarantee of concealment. QUESTION: I just started to hunt out of a ground blind, but every time I’m in there the deer seem to know I’m there. Do I have too many windows open? The inside of my tent is black, so I wear black. What could they be seeing? ANSWER: There are several possibilities. A deer’s pupil is elong... READ MORE
Pass the Salt
By Bob Humphrey
Mineral supplements can help when nature is lacking. QUESTION: What are the best deer minerals and when should you put them out? ANSWER: In most cases, deer get the minerals they need for body growth and maintenance from their environment, with calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and sodium being among the most important and abundant. Plants take up the... READ MORE
Holy Rack
By Bob Humphrey
Damage to velvet racks manifests after the antler hardens, too. QUESTION: I shot this amazing buck two years ago. I always assumed the two indentations where made by some type of insect. Is that true? If so, what is it? ANSWER: There are several possibilities as to what might cause holes or indentations in antlers. During the growth stage, antlers ... READ MORE