What is everybody's take on the (non) rut weather we are getting? I know if it were 36 degrees for a high then deer hunting would be totally awesome. But the long range forecast for the (Northeast) looks very warm for this time of year. I wonder if that will just totally suppress daytime rutting activity.

Well we would all like to have those ideal temp`s But i really don`t think it will make much difference to the deer "Day or Night". (IMO) When the big boys start really getting after the doe`s They are not really thinking about the weather at that point(IMO)

Gosh i hope not[:'(], we are getting the same type of weather as you guys/gals.

Actually yes, I am very concerned. The warmer weather will mean that most the breeding activity will be taking place mostly at night in the cooler temperatures. The breeding will indeed still happen, you just won't see as much activity during daylight hours. I've seen it before, I always take the last week of our archery season off work, the second week of Nov which is normally peak rut. One particular year I wasn't seeing the daylight activity that I normally do on that week because of the warm temperatures. So one night I decided to stay put after dark. Now I know I couldn't shoot but I wanted to listen and sure enough, well after dark the cut corn field came alive with deer running, grunting and I even heard a fight between two bucks....it confirmed that it was all happening, just not during daylight.

If the does bed and they will when it's warm, the bucks will bed right there with them.

Let's hope the weather turns cold...bad for sitting in a stand but great for deer activity.

I've been checking the forecast every day, and I'm getting pretty concerned as well. The weather last year was pretty warm, and like Rob said the daytime movement just wasn't what I thought it should be.

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Well guys i just hope i am right on this one. Not saying i am? I am also hoping for cooler temps to but the forcast don`t look good[] Maby the activity want be as strong. But maby someone can still get lucky.

I always take several weeks off this time of year (leave started today!) And every year, I aggravate my wife with my complaining about the weather. Last year we had record high temps -- 88 degrees in November! And when it finally DID cool down somewhat, the wind and rain started up. Rob is right, the rut will still take place, but warm temps will suppress daytime activity.

Right now, I'm contending with a full moon as well.

I quick review of the long-term weather forecast shows next Friday with highs in the 40s and lows in the upper 20s. I've got a 3 day weekend of hunting in SW Wisconsin planned for then, so with any luck that weather prediction holds true and we get some good deer movement.

The weather here in ND has been rather aggravating also. It's been in the 50s and even 60s here recently, and raining most everyday. If it's not raining, the wind is blowing 30-40 mph. I was going to take Friday off from work but the forecast is calling for 30 mph winds and rain all day[:@]. Looks like the temps will finally cool off next week. Highs in the 30s and 40s with a chance of snow! Should be an exciting week in the woods.

Well ohio is definetly in the high of temps, it was like high 60' yesterday the 26th of october and today its 61 degrees right now at 1p.m!! I wish it was in the 30's. we have cloudy skies, variable winds, this friday will be into the 70's!! My day off, dad-gummit[:@][:@] I dont know, i am very concerned, i just may have to shoot a lesser deer to just get some meat!! It needs to cool down fast, however there have been some nice bucks taken already in warmer weather. I think if we stay near water and a food source, and maybe even a bedding area if we can get in there early enough we might still have a chance.