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I have hunted 5 times since the opener on Saturday. Every time I have gone, with the exception of Saturday morning, the temps have been in the 90s. Last night when I went aftewr work it was 95 at 5:15 when I got to the lease. I got dress in my camo and was soaked through with sweat in 5 minutes. I won't be going hunting again if the temp is 85 or greater. Why bother? I cannot enjoy myself when it is that hot. Too many trips like that will ruin hunting for me. We should see cooler temps this weekend. I pray that is so.

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That is pretty crappy Hot weather is hard , we run into the same during opening week always seens to be terrible ...but on the other hand don't get to upset you've got to keep going determination is the winner no matter how hot or how much it rains nature always has something up it's sleeve .

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YUP, having hunted on crop damage hunts for a few years in July and August I know what you're saying. I've climbed in a stand at 6PM in August with the temps around 95. Then shoot a deer and have to drag in that heat is a bummer. Not a pleasant thing at all. You might as well save yourself from stinking up the stand sites and stay home. That way you get in some "Points" and favors with the family you can call in later.;)

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Good "ADVICE " Davidmil, LOL! I planned on doing just that. I'm taking the family to the state fair this weekend to gain some of those points. And you are right, I really don't want to stink up the stands I have. I can't kill them from the couch but I can't kill them if they smell me from the next county either.

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Been the same here in Missouri. Not as hot, but the weather stinks for the most part. Had a few cool mornings, but not cool enough. On the other hand I have been on the road and seen deer in the fields at dusk and thought to myself " You should have been out there" Makes you wonder about yourself at times doesnt it?

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In the 30s here in sunny Upstate NY this morning. Beautiful day to be in the woods. Alas, I had to go turn in some building permit apps and I have a meeting with the builders so I had to pass. But the pressure is off since I shot an 8 point last Friday and don't have to worry about it.;)

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I don't know how you guys down south stand it. Anything over 60 degrees and I'm bit*hing about the heat! There's nothing better than a crisp November morning with temps in the upper 20's! That's when the deer move around here. We've got lows in the 30s tonight so I'm heading out around 4 am and sleeping in my stand till daybreak.

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STOP IT! JUST.....JUST STOP IT! LOL!

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Eat a couple of corn dogs for me and watch out for the idiots! Hook 'em Horns!

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im just praying its dry and cool next weekend. last weekend it was either raining or it was hot.

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GO BUCKEYES sorry couldnt help myself.

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Yea hunting is supposed to be fun. When you aren't having fun, its best to do other stuff. I hate hunting in the heat, I missed a couple days that were just in the 70's I can't imagine 90's. Hope it cools for ya.

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OK....we got a good spanking. I've gotta think the Buckeyes this year are better than USC last year.....hope you guys go all the way!
But....you gotta admit Oklahoma sucks!

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oh im definitley rooting for texas to win out the season,i rooted for them against usc and wonfive bucks off that.the buckeyes are unstoppable and have faced therehardest opponents already. not saying we cantlose justsayinif we lose this season it will be to michigan and i dont even think that will happen. i wantsmith to win the heisman so bad this year.......

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i was shivering because i was so cold on stand today..:D

i definently wouldnt be hunting in 90degrees. heck i hate 60+!! just too warm when you got long sleves on and carrying a 20lb stand,15lb pack walking half a mile..climbing a tree etc. by the time you get settled in your sweating and stinking to the sky..not my style. itll be cold enough for the season here REAL soon..i actually doubt we see anymore days over 70.

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Smith ate our lunch. I had nightmares about him.

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I feel ya Brother, weather up here in So. Arkansas isn't any better.

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Went out for the first time(ever) opening weekend, October 1st here in KS. Sweated really bad getting to blind. Luckily the wind picked up and cooled me off while sitting. Bad thing was that the winds then picked up with gusts up to 34mph. We gave up about noon because of the wind and it was 94 degrees. Buddy said the deer would not be moving since it was sooooo windy.

We had to postponethisweekend since it was 85 degrees today. It is suppose to have a high of70 degrees next Saturday. We will be going out then. Hopefully with the cooler weather and maybe harvest, the deer will be more active.

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Its even been warm up here. I hear ya about all the sweating. I usually walk in without a hat on, helps to get rid of some of the heat. Anywho, Im really looking forward to next week. Im off for a week to start and then the weather man just mentioned the "S" word..:DHighs around fifty with lows in the twentys.. Cant wait. I'll try to blow some of it down your way..;)