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Discussion in 'Whitetail Deer Hunting' started by bufordce, Aug 30, 2012.

  1. bufordce

    bufordce Newb

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    It's supposed to rain and be bad weather sat. morning here in west ky. Will this affect the deer movement for the good or bad. New to hunting and just wondering if it will be worth the time fighting off the wet weatehr? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
     
    bufordce, Aug 30, 2012
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  3. MadMan

    MadMan Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Heavy rain will inhibit deer movement, light rain not at all.
     
    MadMan, Aug 30, 2012
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    Drop_Tine5214 Weekend Warrior

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    If there is a lot of wind with the storm, I would just wait for another day. If it is just a light drizzle and light to moderate winds, it's time to get in the stand!
     
    Drop_Tine5214, Aug 30, 2012
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    rizzo999 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    ^^^^^^zactly what he said!
     
    rizzo999, Aug 30, 2012
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    Parker70 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Light rain gets them on there feet, only problem is blood trailing in the rain can be hard if not impossible. A lot of nice bucks are lost in the rain.
     
    Parker70, Aug 30, 2012
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    twillcox Weekend Warrior

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    if you are hunting public land its a great time to go cause most guys wont i would probably go any way unless its going to be non stop heavy rain with crazy winds
     
    twillcox, Aug 30, 2012
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    HOLDFASTHANK Weekend Warrior

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    The more time you spend out the better...can't stress that enough. Isn't it your opening day ? I gotta wait till Oct. 15...I don't care what the weather is like I will be in a stand for that 6:01 sunrise.
     
    HOLDFASTHANK, Aug 30, 2012
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    Slider46 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Be in the stand when the rain stops! The woods come to life right after a rain or snow. You may even see some movement during a light rain.
     
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    Sconley81 Weekend Warrior

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    I'm in Georgetown and as long as its not high winds and lightning I'll be in the woods all weekend. I have seen many good deer in the rain but like mentioned above, makes tracking hard!
     
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