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Entries for July 2023
Short By a Nose
By Bob Humphrey
It’s natural for whitetails to exhibit different physical traits ... to a point. QUESTION: Are there two different types of deer bred in Jackson County, Alabama? We are seeing deer with very short noses. We got one this morning that has a short nose and didn’t have a tooth in its head. We were thinking that the short-nosed deer were young, but that... READ MORE
Seeds for the South
By Bob Humphrey
Wherever you live, match your plot seeds with climate and soil conditions. QUESTION: If you were to put in a food plot in red dirt in the South and have to have it planted before Oct. 1, what would you plant? ANSWER: You have several options depending on your objectives, local climate and soil conditions. I would probably not recommend high-protein... READ MORE
Leave Fawns Alone
By Bob Humphrey
Most cases of abandoned fawns are actually cases of human misinterpretation. QUESTION: We were fortunate enough to have a doe give birth in our neighbor’s yard back in May. The doe had twins. The yard is completely fenced in, and the neighbors are here in the home only during the summer. Three days ago we noticed the gate was open, and that one of ... READ MORE
Thank You, Mom
By Bob Humphrey
Fawns don’t spend a lot of time with their mothers, but the time they spend is critical. QUESTION: I’ve heard different things about harvesting a doe with fawns. Some people say the fawns will survive on their own. Others say they won’t, and they need their mother to teach them how to survive. I’d like to know if it’s okay to shoot a doe with fawns... READ MORE