Magic's post on the "Scrapes and Rubs" thread got me thinking about hunting on overcast/drizzly days. I have noticed over the years that I have, without a doubt, seen more deer on days with overcast/damp conditions, than I see on bright sunny days. Just the overcast conditions alone seem to make a big difference in meseeing deer, as well as when I see these deer.They can even be seen moving at off "peak" times.
The deer in my area seem to be more at ease when it's not bright out.I believe even the shadows that the sun producescan put deer on edge, as they movewith the occasional clouds that move. Deer don't trust/like things that move!Anyway, I just wanted to hear what others thought about this subject?

I don't often bring in detritus from other threads, but this one is just begging for it... Cloud cover means lower UV.

Those type of days are what I live for when I hunt! Give me an overcast/misty day with some light wind mixed in, and bingo I see alot more deer.

Deer see a lot better in lower light conditions putting them at ease and more relaxed and they feel more comfortable moving during daylight hours.

I Love hunting those type of days!!

Dan

I have also seen deer move earlier on those days in the PM almost always.

Deerbase their decision to move from / to bedbased on the amount of light that reaches their eye (photoperiodism). Overcast days allow less light to reach the deer's eye causing it to rise out of it's bed earlier or return to bed laterthan on sunny days. [/align][/align]I will not miss a hunt with overcast conditions with rain if I can help it. IMO this is the very best time to be in the woods.[/align]

They seem to like it when it snows as well. Changing weather makes deer move.

Paul

I definatly see more bucks hunting in these conditions than on clear days for sure!

Also my favorite time to hunt. Weather it be a blue bird day, overcast and rainy I find that deer will get up and move around about every 4 to 5 hours unless they are frightened. Exspecially in the colder months.