rain rain go away

TeamVA1819 · 09-03-2008, 08:28 AM

Hey all,
So the first bow season in VA, urban archery, opens this saturday. Due to all the hurricanes/tropical storms, it looks like we are gonna get some rain on opening day. I still plan on gettin out there and doing my best. Just wanted to hear some thoughts on hunting in the rain. Anyone had some success? thanks in advance.

HoosierHunter79 · 09-03-2008, 11:34 AM

i have had great success about an hour after it quit raining but never during it

TeamVA1819 · 09-03-2008, 02:05 PM

Is this pretty consistant with how everyone feels? im trying to keep my hopes up, but I want to be realistic

robbcayman · 09-03-2008, 02:06 PM

If it is pouring rain your chances are low. However, if it's a light drizzle or off an on your chances are good IMHO.

Huntinman23 · 09-03-2008, 02:25 PM

i see deer all the time in the rain. but not in the pouring rain. deer live in the rain i don't think they care. if they are hungry they will eat. IMO
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npockat32 · 09-03-2008, 02:26 PM

Send some rain this way...It's dry here in WI

Vabowman · 09-03-2008, 02:29 PM

Hard rain no way would I go, or high winds...

Smluchtel · 09-03-2008, 02:30 PM

I just got home and it has been rainging all day. On my way to work there were deer everywhere. On my way home it was a light rain and I still saw a few does out. I need it to quit though so I can go check my food plots

virginiashadow · 09-03-2008, 02:32 PM

I hope to get a backyard sit in or two this month to arrow a doe.

ghostbuckhunter · 09-03-2008, 02:55 PM

I have six inches of rain in the gauge, from yesterday and today. I doubt the deer have moved all that much. Although hunting a light rain or drizzle is my favorite time, especially if it quits while you are in your stand.