What is the "ideal" weather to hunt deer?
02-27-2002, 08:55 PM
#11
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: McKinney, Texas
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RE: What is the "ideal" weather to hunt deer?
A nice friendly topic...I like cool mornings, 30-35 degrees, overcast, damp leaves (no cornflakes), and a slight breeze. Never hunted deer in the snow, but I guess it would make it easier to track.
02-27-2002, 09:25 PM
#12
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: A shack in Arkansas
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RE: What is the "ideal" weather to hunt deer?
perfect? well i love those cloudy ,overcast days. especially when a cold front is coming through. almost miserable. i have had the best luck on these kinds of days. but i'll go anytime,anyweather .
02-28-2002, 01:09 AM
#13
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Location: McMinnville Oregon USA
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RE: What is the "ideal" weather to hunt deer?
Greets,
Well, I have to say, after spending many a soggy day in the woods so cold I couldnt stop shaking, I prefer a clear day, with temps now colder than 40 but no higher than 60. The only deer I have seen or taken were in these kinds of conditions. I will say this, a light rain that comes and goes cant hurt at least I dont think so.
Just my uneducated opinion!
Terry
Edited by - Adui13 on 02/28/2002 02:09:59
Well, I have to say, after spending many a soggy day in the woods so cold I couldnt stop shaking, I prefer a clear day, with temps now colder than 40 but no higher than 60. The only deer I have seen or taken were in these kinds of conditions. I will say this, a light rain that comes and goes cant hurt at least I dont think so.
Just my uneducated opinion!
Terry
Edited by - Adui13 on 02/28/2002 02:09:59
02-28-2002, 05:35 AM
#14
Boone & Crockett
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Location: Fredericksburg Virginia USA
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RE: What is the "ideal" weather to hunt deer?
My idea of a perfect day is a day with a steady light breeze, a light steady snow, and the temp just low enough to let the snow stick. I have had two of these in my 38+ years of hunting and got a deer both times. I will take a light rain with all of the above also.
The Tazman
The Tazman
02-28-2002, 08:09 AM
#18
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Baton Rouge La.
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RE: What is the "ideal" weather to hunt deer?
Well down here in South Louisiana we dont get a lott of super cold weather. So when it does dip down in the 20's and lower you can bet I will be out in the woods. The deer usually dont move real early because everything is frosted over, but when the sun comes up , and starts thawing everything out aroun 9:00 or so, the deer have to move. They are not aclimated to this cold weather either and must get up and move.
02-28-2002, 09:37 AM
#20
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Waukesha Wi
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RE: What is the "ideal" weather to hunt deer?
nothing seems to beat those crisp november mornings when it is very still and the woods are crunchy with frost...evenings i like it to be overcast with somewhat of a breeze, but not too much.