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Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by LittleChief, Jun 7, 2023.

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  1. RugerRedbone

    RugerRedbone Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I like windy days in the mountains. If the wind is blowing hard enough it'll keep your scent over their heads a lot of the time.

     
    RugerRedbone, Nov 16, 2023
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  3. bucksnbears

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    I've not seen an studies on this topic VS, it just what ive seen personally in over 40 years.
    I've hunted coyotes in the wide open plains of western Nd/ Mt for years.
    If deer didn't move in high winds, those deer would starve to death.
     
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  4. LittleChief

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    I’ve never had confidence in high wind situations. Sure, a high wind is better for a deer’s primary defense (sense of smell) than no wind, but a high wind can carry scent over them or past them because the scent cone is so small. Also, all of the wind movement in the woods severely diminishes their secondary defense (sight) and all but negates their sense of hearing which isn’t much better than ours to begin with.

    Still, I’ve killed more than one good buck when it was super windy and I’ve read those same studies you referred to.

    I guess the best option is to be in a stand with an arrow nocked regardless of what the wind is doing.
     
    LittleChief, Nov 16, 2023
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  5. LittleChief

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    What I said above is based solely on hunting deer in forests. I have zero experience hunting deer in a plains environment.
     
    LittleChief, Nov 16, 2023
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  6. virginiashadow

    virginiashadow Legendary Woodsman

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    Here is some good info.

    https://www.deer.psu.edu/blown-away/
     
    virginiashadow, Nov 16, 2023
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    Good luck guys.....looks like it's raining and cold at my place. Will be raining here this afternoon. 33
     
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    oldnotdead, Nov 17, 2023
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    I’m all settled in warm this morning 57 but can’t kill one if you ain’t here good luck everyone


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    snuff, Nov 17, 2023
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    Heading out to walk the rifle around the VT deer woods. I do this once or twice a VT rifle season just to break things up and then I'll be back in a tree with a bow in my hands. Good luck everyone.
     
    vermontwhitetail, Nov 17, 2023
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    I’m changing clothes and heading in. Probably should have hunted in the backyard this morning, when I was leaving the house there was a really nice 8pt in the neighborhood….Good luck everyone!
     
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    Good luck everyone.
     
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    101324.jpeg

    VT. Look up my son is looking for you

    He is about 3000-4000 feet above you.
    Near Burlington, VT.

    Awesome pic
     
    MUDSHARK, Nov 17, 2023
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    snuff, Nov 17, 2023
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  14. Tony

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    Been in…

    Heart pumping….

    I look to my left in the thick stuff and I see white bobbing around .. still kinda dark cuz of the thick cloud cover But I get ready.. here it comes….

    Friggin cat

    We get any points for cats?


    good luck and stay safe everyone




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    Tony, Nov 17, 2023
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    alenhard15, Nov 17, 2023
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    Good luck this morning all.

    Looks like a close shot Snuff.

    Thanks for the link VS.
     
    bucksnbears, Nov 17, 2023
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    Raining off and in here… bad wind and rain coming shortly..:.


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    Tony, Nov 17, 2023
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    Out with my oldest son and daughter. Hoping they get a chance to get a deer this morning. 60 degrees and first light and temp supposed to drop all day. Light rain now and wind out of north. Good luck to those out today
     
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    R4ZCE7DDLKCIE54OGR2PKHXQFQ.jpeg I hope one of you kills a wandering old giant buck today.
     
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    Yes if the cat identifies as a doe
     
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