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Old 10-13-2008, 08:19 PM   #1
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Everyone has what they think would be perfect hunting weather. I'm curious to see how everyone varies. I'd say the perfect hunt for me would be a crisp 35 degrees with little to no wind, 3 inches of snow on the ground, with it snowing at about 1/2 inch per hour.
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Old 10-13-2008, 08:24 PM   #2
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I'll second that. Sounds like great conditions. the colder the better
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Old 10-13-2008, 08:26 PM   #3
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Some the best deer movement I have ever seen is when there is a thick, blowingfog on the ground. Seems like the deer feel more confident in this condition. I've seen some really nice buck in fog but it is hard to see to far.
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Old 10-13-2008, 08:26 PM   #4
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I agree but with only enough snow to turn some of the leaves white. I like to hear them coming.

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Everyone has what they think would be perfect hunting weather. I'm curious to see how everyone varies. I'd say the perfect hunt for me would be a crisp 35 degrees with little to no wind, 3 inches of snow on the ground, with it snowing at about 1/2 inch per hour.
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Old 10-13-2008, 08:27 PM   #5
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I like about a foot of snow on the ground, NW wind about 5-10mph, sunny and the temps in the low teens or colder, now thats hunting to me!
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Old 10-13-2008, 10:16 PM   #6
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Default RE: Your ideal hunting weather?

i like it overcast and cold. 30-35 degrees, if it is snowing out that is a huge plus. with a 2-3 mile per hour west wind
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Old 10-14-2008, 02:51 AM   #7
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30's and just after a fresh 3 to 4 inches of snow, no wind. But realistically, 30's and just after a rain, no wind.
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Old 10-14-2008, 04:21 AM   #8
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Default RE: Your ideal hunting weather?

I would take any weather other than this 80 degree crap here in Illinois right now....Is it October or July??????

Other than that I do like it around 30-35 with just a dusting of snow.
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Old 10-14-2008, 05:59 AM   #9
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I would take any weather other than this 80 degree crap here in Illinois right now....Is it October or July??????

Other than that I do like it around 30-35 with just a dusting of snow.

Agreed, its the same here in Ohio, mid 80's does nothing for my hunting...but I think the consensus on here is 30 degrees, I'll take a light SW wind for me.
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Old 10-14-2008, 06:10 AM   #10
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35 degrees w/ a slight NW wind...mostly cloudy as for some reason it just makes me fell all cozy inside.
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