RE: bowhunting in the rain
 

I don't hunt a prolonged downpour, but definitely will hunt anything else. I like foggy/misty/drizzly conditions, seems like the deer move all day.

RE: bowhunting in the rain
 

That's what the 100% waterproof coats for! As long as its not lightning though.

RE: bowhunting in the rain
 

If I get caught in the stand by the rain, I'm gonna be wet regardless if I head to the truck or stay put.


If it's pouring down when I am leaving the house, that's a different story.

RE: bowhunting in the rain
 

I love the rain. Helps keep your scent down along with noise. And of course I don't get to hunt every day so every second i get to spend in the woods is precious.

RE: bowhunting in the rain
 

RE: bowhunting in the rain
 

There's no such thing as bad weather........just improper equipment. I'll hunt in the rain any day as long as it's not severe storms.

Just remember the "6 P's" and you will be fine.

Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance

RE: bowhunting in the rain
 

Best time to catch deer movement is before and after a front is moving in, if that means sitting in some rain, I'm there!

RE: bowhunting in the rain
 

I've hunted many times in the rain - and I've had some good successes then too. However, the bloodtrailing really sucked and it took me some time and God's blessing to actually find what I've shot over the years when there's no visible trail to follow.

I won't hunt in a downpour or blowing rain. I hunt for enjoyment and I ain't having fun sitting in a downpour![:'(]

RE: bowhunting in the rain
 

Climbed a tree 2 years ago in 'Bama, to see an ominous looking black cloud approaching. I sat it out, literally being rocked by the storm--and I wasn't in a small tree either! Isat it out knowing what was going to happen, and sure enough--5 minutes after it stopped, a nice 10 came behind me, but no shot. Another 5 minutes and here comes a 9 in front of me, and I dropped him right there! I love rain!

RE: bowhunting in the rain
 

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right after the rain is usually perfect, its whether you tough it out or not!