Huting in rain
09-26-2005, 05:17 PM
#11
Spike
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: WI USA
Posts: 20
RE: Hurting in rain
Hunting in a light rain or drizzle can be a great situation for several of the reasons stated above, but there is one main reason that I like hunting during a light rain/drizzle and that is moisture helps to increase the palitability of the food for deer. Since food tastes better to the deer then, I will often hunt over or near a food source. I havne't always seen a shooter buck during these times, but I have seen several deer when sitting over picked and standing fields of corn.
Goodluck hunting
Goodluck hunting
09-26-2005, 05:31 PM
#12
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blissfield MI USA
Posts: 5,293
RE: Hurting in rain
In a tree stand during bow season, no I won't hunt in the rain. Mainly because I'm a wuss and get cold really easy. Now if I'm out there and it starts to rain I will stay for a while. Deer seem to like the rain as long it's not heavy and loud.
During gun season in a blind, who cares
. I will hunt in a rain or snow storm, doesn't matter to me. I have a pretty nice blind though and use a small propane heater as well.
My version of gun hunting is not really much like hunting I will be honest. More like sitting around in a small elevated room eating snacks until something comes within snyper range[
]. I'm limited to shotgun or muzzle loader though, so they have to at least get within 100 yards most of the time. The farthest shot I have actually taken was 80 yards.
Paul
During gun season in a blind, who cares
. I will hunt in a rain or snow storm, doesn't matter to me. I have a pretty nice blind though and use a small propane heater as well. My version of gun hunting is not really much like hunting I will be honest. More like sitting around in a small elevated room eating snacks until something comes within snyper range[
]. I'm limited to shotgun or muzzle loader though, so they have to at least get within 100 yards most of the time. The farthest shot I have actually taken was 80 yards.Paul
09-26-2005, 06:24 PM
#15
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Lehigh County PA USA
Posts: 12,157
RE: Hurting in rain
I do hunt in the rain but won't shoot if it is a heavy rain or downpour. A well placed arrow in a light drizzle or mist can still result in a good blood trail and a quick recovery.
09-26-2005, 08:39 PM
#17
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: florida
Posts: 972
RE: Hurting in rain
my only concern is that if i have the oppurtunity to shoot then i won't be able to track it but for the most part i'm stayin' out there in any and all weather conditions...even a tropical storm...lol...but that was just stupid on my part.
09-26-2005, 09:49 PM
#19
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Ohio
Posts: 249
RE: Hurting in rain
i'm not no long time hunter i'm a youngin but from wat i'm learnin i like to hunt in the rain mainly a drizzle...seems like the bucks and does move around more because the woods is wet wich means they can be even more quiet as so can I...plus the cool off from the rain is pleasing in the early season!!
09-26-2005, 10:14 PM
#20
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 7,208
RE: Hurting in rain
If it's going to be a downpour for all day, I'll stay in. If it is a lighter manageable rain, I'll hunt, or if it is only chances of intermittent hard rain, I'll hunt. I've found several deer with little to no blood trails for one reason or another.
