I used to not hunt when winds got over 20 mph. Finally, I said screw it...can't kill a deer sitting at home or in the office...so I went out anyway. Actually, the only two times I've seen some quality deer this year were w/ high gusty winds. This time of year, they'll be more times than not. Just have to be sitting in your stand when they happen to walk by. A rutting buck doesn't care about too much other than sticking w/ their chosen doe. I do believe that barometric pressure might have an effect on them more than anything else when it comes to the weather.

For those of you that have a pine thicket on your property...I'm jealous!