Dr. Dave Samuel Articles

Shed hunters have long known that different whitetail deer drop their antlers at different times, depending on a number of factors.

Understanding whitetail deer movement, especially for mature bucks, is a continual process. Learn how to stay in hot pursuit.

Start your 2020 whitetail season on the right foot by recognizing what worked and what didn’t in 2019.

A primer on two deer diseases, EHD and CWD, which are often confused for one another.

Buck behavior is innate, and research suggests that each buck has a unique personality.

Many whitetail hunters lack a basic understanding of whitetail deer biology. Do you?

When you have limited acreage to hunt, hold bucks by staying out.

A deer's vision advantage isn’t really about the ability to see color. Instead, it's about detecting movement and seeing really well in low light.

Consider all of the factors that affect rut activity to determine the best dates to be in the field next fall.

Research suggests that deer, especially mature bucks, know when a stand is being overhunted.

The use of these hunting lures is now under scrutiny. Is your state regulating deer urine products? Are they legal or illegal in your state?

When hunting and trapping coyotes, this animal's adaptability makes it difficult. This trait is exacerbated by wolf DNA, making some coyotes slightly larger and likely more aggressive.

Yes, coyotes eat fawns. But when gauging the causes of fawn mortality, evidence suggest it's not so black and white. Are coyotes really the bad guy?

What a "fight to the death" might look like (Hint: It's very slow). Research suggest deer fights, especially during the rut, may make older-age-class bucks susceptible to a bacterial infection of the brain.