I was curious as to how much you think hot weather effects deer movement? Last year during the early weeks of the PA season (and you PA guys can attest to this), we had some very high temps. It was generally in the mid 70s with a few days in the mid 80s. I fondly remember sweating my but off just sitting in the stand with base layers and my ASAT, and that was it. My deer sightings didn't reflect what I had anticipated. I still saw a decent amount of deer, but they were moving a bit closer toward last light. Fast forward to this season, and we've somewhat entered into a repeat of last year weather wise the last few days. Temps have held steady in the low to mid 70s, BUT the temps are dropping down to the mid 40s here at my house. Deer sightings are a bit up this year overall, and I've hunted every day, so I've hunted the cool temps of the first few days, and the more recent warmer days. I'm a bit more carefuly with my scent this year even more so than last year. I'm washing my base layers after every 2 or 3 hunts, and I'm taking my time walking to the stand as to minimize sweat build up. I'm using anti-scent deodorant, shampoo, soap, and spray.

Anyways, on the the question. Tomorrow, we're going to see temps in the low to mid 80s. Ideally, I would like to find a water source, but I don't have one on my property. Do you guys set a certain temp target that you won't hunt in due to scent issues, deer movement, etc, or do you hunt regardless of temperature? Do you think warmer temps on the afternoon WITH cooler evenings/nights effect deer movement more than warmer temps in the afternoon with warmer temps through the evening/night?

Thoughts? How many PA guys will be in the stand in tomorrow's heat? I know you can't kill them from the couch, but I'm curious if there is such a thing as TOO hot?