hunting in rain
 

well guys we all see its suposed to rain sat.... so do you hunt still or stay in.. is it worth going out there in the rain... do the deer still move around like they do when its snow

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Here in SE Pa. it's going to rain tomarrow and Saturday and I'll be hunting! Tomarrow is supposed to be off and on. I like those conditions.

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Hard driving rain is not all that good but an off and on drizzle or "misting" is exceptional IMO. The deer really move around in my observations. Tracking a hit can be impossible so you better make perfect aim. I think deer are conditioned to think that humans don't come out in rain and therefor feel safer.

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You hit the nail on the head livbucks, they will lay up with heavy constant rain but otherwise we're good to go. I love it!!:)

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Nope ,Heck I quit hunting anyway.

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DITTO!!!

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Last year at camp it startedpouring down rain just after sunrise. Some of the guys went home and some of us stayed in the woods. One of the guys got a huge 8 points with a muzzle loader while it was raining. I've never been into huntingwhen it's raining,but, this guy convinced me thatyou've got to be out there to get one....good or bad.You never know when thatopportunity will be yours!

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I doubt I will be out this evening as I think that is when the heaviest rain is supposed to occur but I am probably going to take the ground blind out tomorrow regardless as I cannot imagine a Saturday in October without me in the woods.

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I will be out saturday morning. I dont care if its raining sideways.. I shot my biggest buck on a morning when we got like 3" of rain. It was so bad at times you couldnt see 10 yards in front of you.

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To put it in perspective, deer live outdoors year round.A little rain would not deter them from their normal patterns. What they are is a walking barometer. With the heavy rains coming, I'm sure they will be feeding.I'd make sure I'd behunting the hours prior to a heavy wash.

If it's a light rain, stick with the ground stalking. With the wet leaves, it's very easy to sneak up on them.

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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.

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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":D

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I got soaked as well but saw 10 deer so it was worth it

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I'd invest in some good rain gear. I picked some up at Dick's a few years ago and they keep me very dry and warm.

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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.

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Good "water proof" not water resistent camo gear is a must! Also make sure it's quiet. If you can't stay dry you won't stay too long.

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I'll be out tomorrow AM as well. Good luck guys. ;)

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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.

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Im all about hunting in rain, seems to knock down some scent. They seem to still move and stalking is much easier.

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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..

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I went out Sat evening, got soaked and froze but saw 10 deer and was able to take a doe. Blood trail was tough but luckily it was a heart shot and she didnt go far. By the time I made it home at 9pm I was a drowned rat..