hunting the rut when the heat soars
 

how should a guy go about hunting the rut when the heat soars

RE: hunting the rut when the heat soars
 

I might be in your boat as this week is opening day here in KY, right now the temps are way higher than i would like and are expected to stay that way i think, im just gunna go about doing the things the same way, im gunna hunt this particualr spot sat no matter what the conditions are, good luck,

RE: hunting the rut when the heat soars
 

I am hunting here in Oklahoma and the temperature was in the upper 80's yesterday and in some places lower 90's. I've heard alot of guys say the bucks aren't moving because of the heat. My perspective is that you will never know when that buck might creep past your stand. I would hunt the heat, the cold, the rain and the snow.

RE: hunting the rut when the heat soars
 

It's a tough one. Been above average temps all week in NY. I've seen a lot more nightime activity (sightings, new scrapes, rubs, etc... ) than I would like.

RE: hunting the rut when the heat soars
 

Because we can hunt all year around in New Zealand we learn to hunt all weather.I find that the deer are generally at higher altitudes and more active from late evening to early morning in the hotter months of the year.

RE: hunting the rut when the heat soars
 

Just remember, the hotter is it, the more the deer will have to drink. If you have a water source to hunt, I would be nearby. Does will come to drink and bring the bucks along to scent check. Good luck, I thought I had it rough with it going to be in the 50's this weekend.