MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • January 21, 2024
Deer communicate more by scent than vocalization. Body language is also very important to both. Deer just seem to recognize it innately, while we have to read books on it. Biologists believe that from a single whiff of urine, a deer can recognize much about the other deer that deposited it, including sex, fitness, and quite possibly individual identity and status within the local population. They can also figure out pretty quickly when there’s a stranger in town, so minimizing your presence through scent control and stealth is important. The more you know, the more successful you’ll be at deer hunting. ~ Bob Humphrey