COMMENTARY BY DR. DAVE SAMUEL Deer probably do not have COVID-19. TV and radio news reported that deer tested positive for COVID, but here is what that really means. The […]
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Can deer get COVID? There are doubts
COMMENTARY BY DR. DAVE SAMUEL Deer probably do not have COVID. TV and radio news reported that deer tested positive for COVID, but here is what that really means. The […]
Deer can be a problem all over
Oh dear. Oh deer. Oh dear, oh deer. If you’ve gardened, or have friends who have, you probably know about deer overpopulation. Even if your haven’t had horticultural damage by […]
SAMUEL: Some external signs of deer problems
COMMENTARY BY DR. DAVE SAMUEL Periodically I get emails from readers who have seen a deer that just doesn’t look normal. They write because they want to know the cause. […]
Defending the garden from the critters
A few years ago, a friend told me about a sign that made her think of me. It read something along the lines of, “planting a garden means believing in […]
Despite overpopulation, New Zealand imports venison to United States
With hunting season progressing, I’ve been thinking about the wildlife surrounding me. It’s a notable day when I don’t see deer nearby, or at least the evidence they leave behind. […]
OUTDOORS NOTEBOOK: Backstrap for Thanksgiving dinner
In my mind, it’s hard to choose what’s the best cut on a deer – the backstop or tenderloin. Either way, both are loins – backstrap is just the word […]
SAMUEL: Another Kansas bowhunt
COMMENTARY BY DAVE SAMUEL I’ve often been asked, “Where is your favorite place to deer hunt?” My top five states are all in the Midwest, simply because I like to […]
SAMUEL: There is no ‘October lull’
COMMENTARY BY DR. DAVE SAMUEL Here we are in mid-October, and bow season is off and running. Right about now is when we start to hear hunters talk about the […]
SAMUEL: Oak mast determines deer sightings
COMMENTARY Acorns are high in carbohydrates and fats and thus provide deer with energy. Some oaks produce acorns that are more palatable than others, but the bottom line is that […]
