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Stay out of the freakin woods when it's this hot.

I'm done sweating my ass off. It's doing no good to hunt even the fringes in this heat.

I'll go back when the temps drop below 80.

As an aside....I bumped 2 deer going in last night that were at the creek, drinking. If I had the middle fo the days to hunt, right now....I "might" set up on the creek and wait 'em out. Truth is, though.....they could drink anywhere along that creek. I think I'm gonna just wai t'em out.....and let my woods cool down some (literally).

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Yeah, our opener looks to have highs in the low 90s. That sucks! I'll get out in the morning Saturday and Sunday while the temps are in the 60s, and get out before I really start to sweat.

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I agree, I havent been in the woods since September 12 becuase of this heat. It was 96 degrees here yesterday, its crazy. I wont be back in the woods again until the temps drop for sure.

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Yeah it's hot, BUT, the deer are moving and I'm seeing tons! Take some water with ya and get out there!!

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Can I come stink up YOUR woods. farm?....lol

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Man I would still go hunting...

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I hear ya, Jeff.....just frustrated with the heat. I've got plenty of fringe areas that I don't normally hunt that I can go into. I still may try that.....and just "scout" from there and try to learn something. We'll see.

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Nice and cool this mornin up here on the mountain.:D

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Agree 100% Farm. I'm in NC too and even a week and a half ago when the high was close to 100 I still saw several deer! I'll be in the stand everyday after work until the time changes!!

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I'll admit that I hunt every minute of the day when the seasons in that I'm not at work or sleeping however, I have taken breaks when the temps soar. PA is not fortunate to have a long season like many states so we must be out there when it's open. BUT, like I mentioned, when the temps soar into the 90's and although I've sat in the trees on those days, I have taken a few days off. In PA however, it's maybe a week, then temps drop again.

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Sure. I've got some extra Scent Away!

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That's too hot to even feel like deer season IMO. I don't blame you. If it isn't fun, then it isn't hunting;)Not to rub it in, but our temps are supposed to be in the low 40's for the opener this weekend. Ok, really I am rubbing it in:D

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I laugh every time a skinny guy comes to this conclusion. Fat guys have realized this long ago. 70 is almost too hot for me.

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LOL Copper!!!:D:D

I'm far from skinny....but it's hard to get past the thought that I might be "missing something" by not being out there. I suppose part of maturing as a hunter is knowing when to stay OUT of your good areas....and take a chance on the fringes. I did that Saturday evening and last night. I saw deer at a distance.....but I'm OK with that. I'll wait and either go in when it's cooler (to my good spots).....or wait it out on the fringes and take a chance I get one to come by.

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Jeff, i know the heat can be frustrating, but it can also be the best time of the year to hunt.

I dont hunt a ton right now and when i do i make sure it worth it. Right now, im spending more time scouting and glassing than i am hunting. Once i figure out what the deer are tending to do, then i act on it and get in the woods.

Ive been scouting a big boy the past couple days and Shawn and I will make the move on him in the morning.

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Jeff

I agree:D I lost 10lbs in KY

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i would go if my season ever gets here,lol