Recent Ask the Biologist
Mane Line
By Bob Humphrey
Q: I noticed fine longer hair on this doe, on her head and a line down back of her neck almost like a very fine mane. Is this common?
A: Yes. Most deer show some type of hair line down the back of their neck. Most often it’s just a different... READ MORE
When To Use Can Calls?
By Bob Humphrey
Q: I’ve been told that can calls are very effective at calling in deer. I’m wondering when the best time to use it would be and how often.
A: Biologists have identified approximately 12 distinct whitetail calls, including vocalizations... READ MORE
Over or Under
By Bob Humphrey
Q: The members of our hunt club are trying to decide how many does we should take this season. Without hiring a biologist, is there a way to tell if our population is too high?
A: There are many variables involved but there are a few things you co... READ MORE
Hunter’s Best Friend
By Bob Humphrey
Tracking dogs are incredible, but how do they know which deer to follow?
Question: I made a bad shot on a buck during early bow season, so we backed out and called for a tracking dog. It turned out to be a long track through an area with lots of d... READ MORE
Are They Fibromas?
By Bob Humphrey
Q: We had this picture come up on our game camera and wondered if it was cutaneous fibromas or something more serious? She looks really horrible and on side views you can see its eyes but any forward sight is completely blocked. Will they go away eve... READ MORE