late buck in the snow?

[243dk]

So just wondering about this state. If I wake up and there is snow on the ground how will that effect the deer hunting. Good or bad

[Tman]

GOOD!  Snows is almost always good for hunting! 

[Baggman]

Way good with snow. Good blood tracking and locating.  In any state.

[bigpaw 77]

I agree that snow is usually a good thing, It makes it easier to spot deer, Tracking is easier, Snow will get the deer moving and feeding. And I love to hunt in the snow as long as its not three feet deep.

[ser300wsm]

SNOW is a very good thing for hunting...... Tracking, etc..

[Tman]

The only downfall I've noticed to early winter snows is it is nearly impossible to be quiet in the woods, so closing the gap is a B$%%^!

[bigpaw 77]

The only downfall I've noticed to early winter snows is it is nearly impossible to be quiet in the woods, so closing the gap is a B$%%^!

yeah, or if the snow starts to melt and then refreezes then your screwed for stalking. CRUNCH!! CRUNCH!! CRUNCH!!

[tony04]

at what point does the snow push deer to lower elevations? seems like when ever we get snow thats over a 4-5 inches, i see tracks heading down hill... theres a place i was planning on hunting this weekend thats at 4500', but there probably 2' of snow up there now...

[AKBowman]

at what point does the snow push deer to lower elevations? seems like when ever we get snow thats over a 4-5 inches, i see tracks heading down hill... theres a place i was planning on hunting this weekend thats at 4500', but there probably 2' of snow up there now...

When it covers up their food. Or makes it difficult to move to their food. That is it. And it really depends on the area and the food sources so is impossible to say. I have seen BT's on kodiak wallowing through 4 feet of snow b/c they were browsing on neck high browse but I have seen them move down to eat kelp off the beach when the snbow was only 1-1/2 ft deep so it is tough to say. Spend time in your area especially in different weather conditions and you will learn what the deer do and when they will do it.

[7mag.]

at what point does the snow push deer to lower elevations? seems like when ever we get snow thats over a 4-5 inches, i see tracks heading down hill... theres a place i was planning on hunting this weekend thats at 4500', but there probably 2' of snow up there now...

Deer like the snow line fringe. Trace to 4 inches. Sometimes you'll find a solitary mature buck in a foot to foot and a half of snow, but most deer like the fringe.

[DOUBLELUNG]

Does depart at 5-6", to get the fawns to winter range.  Bucks will tolerate up to 16", but once the rut kicks in they travel to the does.  Post-rut, some mature bucks migrate back up in elevation.

[Wanttohuntmore]

I find that when the snow is 6" or more, you'll find the deer using the roads quite often (behind locked gates).  You can get a nice vantage point, and watch a group of roads, you'll see them using them like trails!  I remember late buck, about 20 yrs ago, I counted 27 bucks in one day during a 6" snow.  I have yet to ever see a day like that.  Unfortunately, that honeyhole has grown up, the deer pop is lower as well (less feed or cougars, not sure?).

[halflife65]

Terrible.  Stay home.   

Actually, good, unless it snows, warms up a bit and then freezes.  The deer/elk can hear you for a mile when you're trying to walk through that.

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Letr snow leter snow leter snow, I think it is rights to a BBD. Big blackie down!!!

[krout81]

Snow is the best thing that can happen for Late season archery:-)  I have seen a few big bucks hanging out in the deep snow, but its ruff going wading through it.  I like 1-8 inches they seem to hang out and when I say hang out the just stand arround and its real easy to see them.  I have only shot a few deer not in the snow.  Find the fresh tracks and go after em might be miles might be yards yehaww