What is the "ideal" weather to hunt deer?
02-28-2002, 11:53 AM
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RE: What is the "ideal" weather to hunt deer?
Well, I personally like these conditions:
The morning after a night of rainfall or thunderstorms seems to bring them out big time. I like a light, predictable breeze that makes the leaves sway so that you can get away with movement. I hate being cold so I prefer autumn temperatures like 50's and 60's. I shot my deer last year when the temperature was in the high 60's! Love it!!
-Mike
The morning after a night of rainfall or thunderstorms seems to bring them out big time. I like a light, predictable breeze that makes the leaves sway so that you can get away with movement. I hate being cold so I prefer autumn temperatures like 50's and 60's. I shot my deer last year when the temperature was in the high 60's! Love it!!
-Mike
02-28-2002, 01:15 PM
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RE: What is the "ideal" weather to hunt deer?
My best luck has been in the morning after a new moon, when a front has just passed or a mild rain or snow shower. Or after a new moon right before a front moves through. Either one has been very productive.
02-28-2002, 01:16 PM
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RE: What is the "ideal" weather to hunt deer?
My best luck has been in the morning after a new moon, when a front has just passed or a mild rain or snow shower. Or after a new moon right before a front moves through. Either one has been very productive.
Always with little wind.
Always with little wind.
02-28-2002, 08:16 PM
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RE: What is the "ideal" weather to hunt deer?
Late afternoon, light snow falling with about an 1" accumulated on the ground. I like to find a nice bushy evergreen tree to sit under and wait. On a day like this I've had REALLY good luck.
03-02-2002, 09:23 AM
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RE: What is the "ideal" weather to hunt deer?
I have had good luck on overcast drizzly or foggy days. The deer seem to move more.
But the best time to be in the woods is on a crisp clear cold morning with a full moon rising in perigee, especially in November.
But the best time to be in the woods is on a crisp clear cold morning with a full moon rising in perigee, especially in November.