HUNTING IN THE RAIN???
10-16-2002, 07:49 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Auburn NY USA
Posts: 116
HUNTING IN THE RAIN???
I'm sure this question has been posted many times, but you guys have opinions on hunting in the rain????
How does it affect deer?
Are they still moving/do you still see deer?
what about the blood trail??
do you guys hunt in the rain?
How does it affect deer?
Are they still moving/do you still see deer?
what about the blood trail??
do you guys hunt in the rain?
10-16-2002, 08:11 AM
#2
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 1997
Location: Cheasapeke and Delaware Bay Region
Posts: 10,485
RE: HUNTING IN THE RAIN???
Be in the woods just before a long prolonged rain ends. I have had great success by going in just before it is slated to stop or during a light rain and/or drizzle. Just last Fri. after two days of hard rain which stopped mid afternoon I took a buck weighing 149 lbs sported an 8 pt rack with an 18" inside and the next morning I took a doe weighing in at 121 lbs. The day before (Thur) while poaring down rain I saw nothing. This senerio has repeated itself many time over the years.
Rick
Rick
10-16-2002, 01:32 PM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Harford Co Maryland USA
Posts: 4,966
RE: HUNTING IN THE RAIN???
What Rick said is excellent advice. You can also score sometimes during rain. This morning, while making coffee, I watched 4 deer cavorting about in my backyard during a downpour! Last night, I saw them while I was hunting, and they didn't seem to be as relaxed!
10-16-2002, 01:39 PM
#6
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: , IL USA
Posts: 277
RE: HUNTING IN THE RAIN???
They've gotta eat.
I think that the rain might help with scent controll as well.
"It's not the kill, it's the adventure and challenge! <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>"
I think that the rain might help with scent controll as well.
"It's not the kill, it's the adventure and challenge! <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>"
