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Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by Hunting&Hockey, Dec 20, 2010.

  1. Hunting&Hockey

    Hunting&Hockey Weekend Warrior

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    around what wind speed do you just plan on just not even going out to the stand?
     
    Hunting&Hockey, Dec 20, 2010
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  3. Fitz

    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    30ish, but not always.
     
    Fitz, Dec 21, 2010
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    drenman Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Pretty much anything over 20-25mph sustained I stay home.
     
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    slabcrappy Weekend Warrior

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    X2 agreed
     
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    bz_711 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Have never stayed home due to wind...family and work dictate when I can hunt - not weather. If it's crazy windy - take a slow walk instead of sitting in a stand with zero confidence...it's amazing what you'll see some days just slipping through the woods in real windy conditions. I always say "the deer don't move to town" at any point during the season - they are always there, even the biggest bucks in your area - it's up to you to figure out how to get within bow range!
     
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    I'm with drenman, with 20+ mph I won't hunt. Unless the rut is going on of course. I really CAN"T STAND the wind though. :hater:
     
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  8. KodiakArcher

    KodiakArcher Die Hard Bowhunter

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    If it's over 20 (can't hold on target from the tree movement) I just still hunt from the ground. The noise and movement from the wind makes for great cover.
     
    KodiakArcher, Dec 21, 2010
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    NY Bowhunter Grizzled Veteran

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    40-50 I consider it dangerous even on the ground still hunting.
     
    NY Bowhunter, Dec 22, 2010
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    MeanV2 Weekend Warrior

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    Regardless of wind, weather, etc. I Hunt! The Deer are out there & so am I! :)

    I've Killed some Nice Bucks in some terrible weather extremes.

    Dan
     
    MeanV2, Dec 24, 2010
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