Deer and Rain

Bowtech 360 · 08-10-2008, 05:58 PM

I dont care what the experts say, I want to know what people on here have seen with thier own eyes, How do deer move in the rain?

Thanks, its been raining for almost 24 hours here.

Shawn Perkins · 08-10-2008, 06:00 PM

from what ive seen it doesnt really effect there movement.

it might be alittle slower during the rain, but not much.

Schultzy · 08-10-2008, 06:05 PM

I think it definitely slows them down some. I don't see near the amount of deer out in the fields when its raining pretty steady. As soon as the rain quits or slows it seems they all fly on out there then.

HuntingEd · 08-10-2008, 06:13 PM

Last year I had a great hunt in the rain... I like to head to thick parts to hunt in the rain, the deer like to stay in shelter and the congregate there. Not to mention its best to be near their cover as soon as the rain stops...

Simply: The deer still move, you just have to change your tactics.

Rob/PA Bowyer · 08-10-2008, 06:18 PM

A heavy, heavy rain I found will shut deer movement down, but in most rains I've seen a pile of deer. They don't have the option to go inside.

early in · 08-10-2008, 06:19 PM

I think a heavy rainkeeps them bedded, but a light rain doesn't bother them. Like Steve said, after a heavy rain they come out of the woodwork. I love huntingon a misty daybecause they will move almost any time, it seems.

Kamil · 08-10-2008, 06:20 PM

I always see the same deer in the fields rain or shine

Double Creek · 08-10-2008, 06:26 PM

Im my areas I have rarely seen deer in the rain. It just seems to shut them down.. Once it stops they are up and moving.. I use those days to take a break and catch up on chores around the house.

elkhuntinut · 08-10-2008, 06:30 PM

I like when it rains. Shot a real good buck in NY just before a good thunder storm. Actually heard the thunder in the distance and was working to get out of the tree when the buck was behind me about 15 yards. Not the brightest thing ! I like to get in my stand prior to the rain moving out. Noticed that deer tend to jump from their beds and get on the move. If your a scrape hunter, this is the best time to catch those bucks freshing them up.

We get a few good showers during the pre-rut, as this has been a good strategy for me

Hurricanespg · 08-10-2008, 07:51 PM

I have seen just as much if not more deer movement in light to moderate rain as I have when it was not raining. When it pours buckets I tend to find them in their beds.