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wind?
The wind is about 8 mph today and i was wondering if you think the deer would be moving? What kind of wind do the deer move the most in ?
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8 mph will be no problem. As far as the best wind, there are too many variables.
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Bobby i have hunted in wind much higher than that and had good results. An 8 mpr. wind is not bad at all. As a matter of fact i think that deer like a little breeze blowing they seem to be not so nervus. as long as it does not get to high like say 20-and up?
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:) The best wind is where they don't smell you, because you won't know it that day why thay are not moving. So keep that wind away from the deer and you will see them move alot more.
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I hope T.R dosn't mind me quoting him. Per his studies deer movement is effected by wind speed as follows.
Wind Speed 0-5 mph activity is best 6-10 mph there is still some whitetail activity 11-15 mph whitetail activity is limited 30+ mph there is minimal whitetail activity. It goes on to say: "There are two basic wind patterns, one occures during stable weather, with clear or partly cloudy skies. During this pattern there is little or no wind at sunrise and sunset, with the highest wind speed from mod to late afternoon; deer move to open food sources at dawn and dusk. The other pattern occurs durring changing weather conditions. During this pattern the wind speed may be constant throughout the day, with frequent wind gust reflecting unstable conditions; gusty winds often cause deer to seek cover, where they may nervously bed and move throughout the day." So, what type of skies do you have? |
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When the rut heats up don't pass up an oppurtunity to hunt just because its windy. I have seen many wall hangers during 20MPH+ winds. My biggest buck to date was killed during these same conditions. Good hunting!
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From my 20 years of bow hunting, strong winds during the rut is not a factor. Just be in your stand and wait it out. Some of the best bucks have been taken on windy days. Good luck!
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Thanks for the info guys. What kind of skys do whitetail move the most on? cloudy or sunny
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Along the same topic, how much does wind affect the flight of an arrow? I usually practice on days with light wind, was practicing the other day with a 15 mph breeze from behind me, and noticed the arrows were a few inches higher at 30 yards. I'm still kind of new to bow hunting, how much consideration do you need to give to wind while aiming?
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Gusting winds seems to be bad except in the rut. The right wind is the best
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The wind is blowing 30 to 40 MPH here today.Aint no way I'm sitting in thst crap. I hunt on the ground ,just think how the guys in trees feel today around here. Noway. Bucks still move ,but think most does will be bedded up.Find them you find the buck
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It's blowing like crazy here too -- gusts up to 50mph! I'm going out this afternoon to hunt a stand I hung at noon.
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We had a high wind advisory last night and today here, 30-40 mile an hour wind gusts. I didnt get to hunt this afternoon but i wanted to go out and check on my ground blind. It was blown about 100 yards away from where i had it set up. It was in good condition except for the tent poles which where busted to pieces. I guess i will be hunting without it tomorrow.
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ive been out when it 20+and i have seen deer but somtimes ive notice dusk the wind somtimes dies down, and ive took to deer like that ,all along thinking earlier i should get out of my stand and go home case the trees were swaying so much. like today in ma, i didnt go 45+ winds but tommrow their saying 20 but ill be out then,45+i think is to much, good luck and just make sure your in a good strong tree:D:D
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I prefer to hunt in wind 5-10mph. A STEADY wind. This gives me more opportunity to move, and cover up sound. Nothing like trying to draw on a deer with no wind and absolute silence. The brush of your whiskers on your coat sound like buzz saw.
I've hunted in strong winds and have found deer movement to decrease, but the rest of the weather played a role as well (was it raining? clear? etc..). Peak rut is the exception though. Bucks tend to lose control of their minds. I don't see wind as being a problem unless it's a swirling, direction changing wind. Not saying don't hunt, but two things happen in this type of wind: the deer or more on edge because sound is coming from different directions constantly with the shifting wind, and they are far more likely to pick your scent up when the wind is all over the place. |
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Last evening was very windy with rain and I could see several deer running around the field like they were running a derby. Tonight was windy but dry and the deer were moving around a little slower. I've been tying a 2 ft. piece of ribbon to a nearby limb in my ground stands so that I can watch the wind direction - tonight the ribbon didn't know which way to go.
I agree with the others about the rut - wind makes no difference.... |
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ORIGINAL: adams I hope T.R dosn't mind me quoting him. Per his studies deer movement is effected by wind speed as follows. Wind Speed 0-5 mph activity is best 6-10 mph there is still some whitetail activity 11-15 mph whitetail activity is limited 30+ mph there is minimal whitetail activity. It goes on to say: "There are two basic wind patterns, one occures during stable weather, with clear or partly cloudy skies. During this pattern there is little or no wind at sunrise and sunset, with the highest wind speed from mod to late afternoon; deer move to open food sources at dawn and dusk. The other pattern occurs durring changing weather conditions. During this pattern the wind speed may be constant throughout the day, with frequent wind gust reflecting unstable conditions; gusty winds often cause deer to seek cover, where they may nervously bed and move throughout the day." So, what type of skies do you have? |
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