NY.Gun Season
11-14-2008, 09:34 AM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,862
RE: NY.Gun Season
I will be, but I've got to say that in all my 30 years hunting I don't remember seeing too many deer in heavy rain. I surely never actually shot one either. Drizzle, or just after a rain, yes, but mighty few sightings in steady downpours as is expected tomorrow. I think one would not be smart to just stay home either. You never know what someone could push your way on opening day!
11-14-2008, 10:36 AM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: New York
Posts: 1,570
RE: NY.Gun Season
I doubt anyone will be deterred by rain on opening day, at least i would be surprise, it might shorten a few trips but most will tough out a couple hours nad get up and walk around and bump the monsters to guys who have the patience to sit tight. Good luck guys
11-14-2008, 11:18 AM
#6
Spike
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location:
Posts: 29
RE: NY.Gun Season
I'll be out there and my only concern is how high the wind gusts will get. It's supposed to be windier on Sunday in central new york at least. I'm hoping the forecast will miraculously change in a couple of hours to calm winds and overcast. Good luck to all either way
11-15-2008, 06:22 PM
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Orange county, NY
Posts: 2,949
RE: NY.Gun Season
Sat all day, saw 1 spike
. It rained almost nonstop till 1, thank god it was warm enough to deal with being soaked.
Its supposed to be windy tomorrow, so Im gonna put my hiking boots on, and do some spot and stalk.
Good luck to you guys.
. It rained almost nonstop till 1, thank god it was warm enough to deal with being soaked.Its supposed to be windy tomorrow, so Im gonna put my hiking boots on, and do some spot and stalk.
Good luck to you guys.
11-15-2008, 07:58 PM
#10
Spike
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Central NY
Posts: 67
RE: NY.Gun Season
Was out all day. I saw a doe and 3 fawns but 2 guys at camp got a couple nice bucks. Sorry but I do not have pics yet. The first was at about 7:30am on a nice 7 point at 300 yards. It was not raining steady yet, but the second was at about 4:30pm in a steady downpour. He shot it at 15 yards. He says he never saw it coming. It just popped out of the thick stuff and jumped a downed tree and bang. Whole thing was about 10 seconds he said. Right place at the right time. Good luck tommorrow everyone. I cannot go out again till Thanksgiving and it is tearing me up inside.