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Deer and Wind?

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by hiller2007, Oct 1, 2011.

  1. hiller2007

    hiller2007 Weekend Warrior

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    I once heard that deer don't like to move a whole lot in wind, and was just wondering if this holds true with the times you have hunted the wind?
     
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    I'm not sure but I'm sittin right now and I had 3 does pass by at first light and now the wind is blowing like hell and I havent seen squat since it started
     
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    While a very windy day may supress movement some over the course of one day, deer still need to eat and drink. They may hunker down a bit, but prime times are still prime time.
     
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    I literally just came inside from a hunt. its approximately a 12 mph wind with gusts up to 20ish. Had 3 does walk underneath me and i was in an oak tree along a river in an open meadow. The wind didn't seem to bother them too much
     
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    Vendetta Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I think some of this "deer don't move in the wind" talk, is related to the fact the deer walk by without the hunter hearing them. lol
     
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    We are having gust to 18 mph. I got a small buck this morning. And my buddy seen two does and a buck. Did not affect our area or deer. Today anyway, not saying the next day with wind it won't.
     
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