Recent Ask the Biologist
All They Can Eat
By Bob Humphrey
Feeding deer isn’t as simple as dumping out bags of protein. QUESTION: I’ve started feeding deer store-bought protein feed, but I’m looking to cut down the cost. I’m wanting to mix my own feed, but I’m not sure what is b... READ MORE
I need this like...
By Bob Humphrey
Fibromas aren’t always a big problem, but this one is. QUESTION: I was wondering if you’d ever seen this or knew what it was. I called the city rangers, and they got the deer, but I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. I&rsq... READ MORE
Ducking the Issue
By Bob Humphrey
Yes, whitetails jump or duck the string. It’s a fact. QUESTION: Last year, I had a good shot opportunity at a deer with my bow, but I missed. I practice a lot and was sure my aim was dead on. When I mentioned it to a buddy, he said maybe the de... READ MORE
Numbers Game
By Bob Humphrey
Have you ever wondered how tag numbers are determined? QUESTION: My state is proposing a 40% increase in doe tags this year. That seems like a lot. How do they decide how many to give out? ANSWER: Wildlife managers take many things into account when ... READ MORE
New in Town?
By Bob Humphrey
It takes a few weeks for deer to get used to a new ground blind. QUESTION: I want to put a ground blind on one of my food plots for this fall. How far ahead of season should I set it up? ANSWER: As a general rule of thumb, the sooner, the better. Unl... READ MORE