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Entries for May 2021
When HD Is Bad
By Bob Humphrey
HD is great for televisions, but not so much for white-tailed deer. QUESTION: Last summer I got a trail cam picture of a doe with floppy ears. I’ve never seen this before. Any idea what’s wrong with this deer? ANSWER: It’s difficult to say without more information, but there are a few things that suggest at least one possibility. ... READ MORE
Radioactive Camouflage?
By Bob Humphrey
It’s pretty incredible how different light affects how we, and deer, see. QUESTION: I found this picture of me on my trail camera. The picture looks like my hunting clothes are glowing while my buddy’s are not. You can’t tell from the picture, but I’m actually wearing camouflage. Would a deer see my camo the same way? ANSWER... READ MORE
He’s Just a Kid!
By Bob Humphrey
Aging deer is always a guess, but it’s an educated guess. QUESTION: I would be interested to know your estimate on the age of the whitetail in this photo. ANSWER: We generally shy away from “age this deer” questions for fear of opening up the floodgates, but here goes: There are several keys that can help us narrow down the possibilities. Relativel... READ MORE
I Need This Like ...
By Bob Humphrey
Have you ever noticed little holes in the skull of a buck? QUESTION: Do you know what could have caused these holes in a buck skull? I don’t believe it’s from an abscess. – Justin Y. ANSWER: The skulls of deer, and all mammals for that matter, have holes called foramena that allow structures like nerves and blood vessels to pass t... READ MORE
Hair Club for Deer
By Bob Humphrey
Our biologist considers the different factors that contribute to a buck’s coloring. QUESTION: I am curious why some deer have a different color toupee. For example, we hunt a private track of land in Illinois. All of the deer taken over the years have had the typical grey face/toupee. I got a deer this year with an orange toupee. This buck ha... READ MORE