hunting in rain
10-07-2005, 10:06 AM
#11
Typical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location:
Posts: 857
RE: hunting in rain
If it is downpouring, I usually head for the thickest stand of pines I can find a hunt through them. Very easy to sneak up on deer with wind and rain. Have killed a few doing this, and you will usually have the woods to yourself.
10-07-2005, 11:04 AM
#12
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Pittsburgh PA
Posts: 947
RE: hunting in rain
Every year I swear I'm NEVER going to hunt in the rain again. I did it again today. It was wet but not raining at 5am so I went out only to return at 11am soaking a#$ wet, cussing myself out for doing it AGAIN. The deer were moving this morning so it wasn't a total "washout"
10-07-2005, 06:03 PM
#15
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Williamsburg, VA
Posts: 224
RE: hunting in rain
I personally don't mind hunting in a steady rain, but I find it much easier to tolerate when I'm already outand it starts, versus getting out of the truck and gearing up to go when it's already pouring. I'm a little leary of climbing rain slickened trees in my climber too!
Also, to be totally honest, already having one in the freezer will definitely impact mydecision when the alarm goesoff in the morning! Might make it a little easier to sleep in and hope things look better in the p.m.
Also, to be totally honest, already having one in the freezer will definitely impact mydecision when the alarm goesoff in the morning! Might make it a little easier to sleep in and hope things look better in the p.m.
10-11-2005, 12:42 AM
#18
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Slower Lower Delaware 1st State
Posts: 1,776
RE: hunting in rain
Light rain(like snow)seems to be key to deer movement. Heavy rain pushes deer to cover - high ground - woods. Deer in heavy rain will move to cover/shelter like humans(think about it).Heavy wind,frigid temps has same effect.Heavy push with tide water will move deer same way.
Thats my story and I'm stickin to it.
Thats my story and I'm stickin to it.
10-11-2005, 11:27 AM
#20
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 3,406
RE: hunting in rain
OK, I'll be honest. A light rain or drizzle and I am not bothered. Of course the deer don't seem to be either. When it starts to rain real hard, it makes me miserable and keeps the deer hunckered down. Do I stop hunting in heavy rain?...Usually not, I hunt when I'm tired, hungry and cold, you might as well add wet to the mix...
Lastly, I honestly believe that hunting after a heavy rain can be one of the best times to be in the woods. It seem that every deer in the woods is moving at that time..
Lastly, I honestly believe that hunting after a heavy rain can be one of the best times to be in the woods. It seem that every deer in the woods is moving at that time..