COMMENTARY BY DR. DAVE SAMUEL As I was writing my column for today, a bowhunting friend, George Coleman, sent me a message and photo of an insect asking what it was. The message said that in recent years most all the deer he harvests on a farm in Marion County have these insects. A ...
COMMENTARY BY DR. DAVE SAMUEL This is the third in a series on deer based on real science and data from research. I’ve already received emails from hunters on my first two columns telling me that they don’t believe in science. As I’ve said before, that’s sad. My purpose ...
COMMENTARY BY DR. DAVE SAMUEL This is the second in a series on deer based on real scientific studies rather than a personal opinion. Take white oak acorns for example. Last week I quoted Dr. Craig Harpers work on producing more forbs in forests for deer. He also is the expert on ...
COMMENTARY BY DR. DAVE SAMUEL Buying venison in Germany Hunters cannot sell wild game meat in the United States, but it’s legal in Europe. However, hunting is much more limited there then it is here, so for many, the only way to get wild game is by purchasing it. A new app titled ...
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 U.S. Department of Agriculture previously infected deer in captivity with COVID. This showed that they could get the ...
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 U.S. Department of Agriculture previously infected deer in captivity with COVID. This showed they could get the ...