Recent Ask the Biologist
Pee Brain
By Bob Humphrey
We still don’t know exactly how much information whitetails get from urine scents. QUESTION: There are so many brands and types of doe in heat scent. Does one work better than others? Do deer smell different from region to region? For example, ... READ MORE
Doe Dilemma
By Bob Humphrey
Antlerless deer are the key to managing population numbers. QUESTION: My state recently announced that they are giving out a lot more doe tags this year than they did last year. I have not harvested a deer in three years and am hoping that getting a ... READ MORE
It’s Complicated
By Bob Humphrey
Whitetail digestion isn’t rocket science, but it’s close. QUESTION: Someone recently told me that deer have four stomachs. Is this true? ANSWER: No. Like all mammals, deer have one stomach. However, like all ruminants, theirs consists of ... READ MORE
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... READ MORE
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&rs... READ MORE