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Entries for June 2020

A Different Kind of Decoy

A Different Kind of Decoy

By Bob Humphrey

Is putting a mannequin in your stand going to far? QUESTION: I’ve got a question for you about deer sight. While in a treestand, do they perceive you as a blob or large object? Or do they perceive your clothing pattern/detail and not so much on the exact image of  your body? I hope this makes sense. Also, I’ve seen articles about p... READ MORE

Bear Pit

Bear Pit

By Bob Humphrey

Maine’s deer numbers are low, and predators could be part of the problem. QUESTION: We have a lot of bears where I live in Maine, and the state is trying to figure out how to get hunters to shoot more. We also used to have a lot more deer. I’m wondering if the bears might be eating more deer now that there are more of them. How common i... READ MORE

Head & Shoulders

Head & Shoulders

By Bob Humphrey

Hair clumps in spring don’t necessarily mean a dead deer. QUESTION: While out turkey hunting this spring I came upon several areas where I found patches of deer hair. We looked all over the area and never found any bones or other parts. There are lots of coyotes in my area and I’m wondering if that’s what got the deer. How far wil... READ MORE

Over the Rainbow

Over the Rainbow

By Bob Humphrey

Kansas newcomer wonders if the rut will impact gun season. QUESTION: I’m new to east Kansas and would like to know when the rut happens in Miami County. The gun season for whitetails starts the 6th of December this year. – Bill ANSWER: I recently completed a revision of the Buckmasters Rut Calendar, which gives rut dates for all states ... READ MORE

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