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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: total_intent2kill on October 08, 2010, 11:10:22 AM

Title: Really Down
Post by: total_intent2kill on October 08, 2010, 11:10:22 AM: Needing some pumping up from people that have had huge success in crappy weather with hunting. . . I have been really excited all summer for my opening day in Unit 14. . . we have been tracking a buck that I think is a keeper. And now the weather is going to be crappy and rainy. . .any bring me ups? :bash: :'(
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Post by: wsucowboy on October 08, 2010, 11:18:02 AM: better to be chasing bucks in the rain than working in the sun
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Post by: vandeman17 on October 08, 2010, 11:21:45 AM: I went on a guided elk hunt last week. The weather was clear, hot, and a full moon. We went 4 days without even SEEING an elk. >:( On the last day of the hunt, I was able to get a bull, which was the only elk we saw. Just hang in there and you never know what might happen. I was down in the dumps and it was tough to stay motivated but do your best. On a side note, I shot my biggest whitetail north of Spokane a few years ago in a downpour. Don't let the weather get in the way of the hunt. One of my favorite sayings, "The worst day of hunting is always better then the best day at work" :brew:
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Post by: USAFpj on October 08, 2010, 11:21:55 AM: :yeah:

If it isn't raining, cold, and with a steady breeze in one direction, then it's less than optimal in my opinion. Keeps the insects down, rain keeps the scentstream down a bit, makes it easier to ghost through the woods with wet vegetation, and keeps the hot blooded elk moving.
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Post by: total_intent2kill on October 08, 2010, 11:26:06 AM: Thanks! It just gets ya really unmotivated when you see crappy weather coming in. . . but I am going to push through and hope that my "old man" buck is still out there and ready join me in a photo shoot!
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Post by: Armadillo on October 08, 2010, 11:59:08 AM: Quote from: wsucowboy on October 08, 2010, 11:18:02 AM
better to be chasing bucks in the rain than working in the sun

Amen!
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Post by: woodman on October 08, 2010, 12:04:30 PM: Wet is way better! Warm and dry makes leaves sound like bags of potato chips hooked to your boots. I will take rain and wind any day for hunting, best chance for success!
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Post by: JackOfAllTrades on October 08, 2010, 12:12:41 PM: Quote
Thanks! It just gets ya really unmotivated when you see crappy weather coming in

The Deer don't care about the weather. EXCEPT that when it does change it solidifies the coming of fall and the rut right around the corner. As it gets colder they'll feed more into the morning and earlier before dusk, that brings more opportunity for us humans to see them during shootin light. The rut may not be starting yet, but the bucks will still be out locating the gurls.

The best way to combat the crappy weather is to have good clothing and good attitude. I've shot animals in the sunshine, and I've probably shot more of them in the rain or snow.

-Steve
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Post by: 7mag. on October 08, 2010, 12:18:51 PM: I think crappy huntin weather is clear and sunny. I've shot most of my deer in the rain. The nastier the weather the better, IMO. At least there won't be any moonlight or starlight, so they will have to feed during the day.
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Post by: runamuk on October 08, 2010, 12:21:54 PM: Hope you can pull out of it I have zero motivation this year and cant seem to find it...wanted to go even just drive around today and woke up saw the rain and simply sank into depression :dunno: do not feel like going and getting cold and wet and listening to rain and dripping leaves and not hearing anything else.....but I am a wimp....
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Post by: grundy53 on October 08, 2010, 12:24:26 PM: Quote from: 7mag. on October 08, 2010, 12:18:51 PM
I think crappy huntin weather is clear and sunny. I've shot most of my deer in the rain. The nastier the weather the better, IMO. At least there won't be any moonlight or starlight, so they will have to feed during the day.

i totally agree. sunny, dry, and warm days are the worst for hunting.... not really sure why he would be complaining. :dunno:
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Post by: total_intent2kill on October 08, 2010, 12:27:24 PM: My motivation gets better as my opener gets closer. . . .I like to hunt after rain and when it is cold and cloudy. . .but I really not a big fan of going out in pouring rain. . .but! I am totally going to do it and hope that I turn up with my big buck I have been watching all summer! :IBCOOL:
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Post by: 7mag. on October 08, 2010, 12:28:24 PM: Quote from: runamuk on October 08, 2010, 12:21:54 PM
Hope you can pull out of it I have zero motivation this year and cant seem to find it...wanted to go even just drive around today and woke up saw the rain and simply sank into depression :dunno: do not feel like going and getting cold and wet and listening to rain and dripping leaves and not hearing anything else.....but I am a wimp....

Snap out of it Princess. Deer season is a week away, and with this rainy weather, the opener might actually be good for blacktails this year.
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Post by: bowtech721 on October 08, 2010, 12:29:32 PM: When i think of my best days of hunting and of seeing the most animals i cant hardly think of any that it wasnt raining at least a little off and on... like said just dress well because being soaked to the bone in the first little bit makes it easy to feel sorry for your self and call it a day early :twocents:
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 08, 2010, 12:38:52 PM: i agree i hunt the late muzzle seasons and the weather is always crapy :chuckle:deer still have to eat, and they are still going to be there. might be a little harder to find, but like said a bad day hunting beats any good day at work. :IBCOOL:
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Post by: WDFW-SUX on October 08, 2010, 12:40:37 PM: The weather is just a state of mind....everyday is sunny in my life.
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Post by: hoyt5199 on October 08, 2010, 12:58:37 PM: I agree, hunting in the rain is my perfered choice, the rains keeps your scent down, you don't make as much noise and I have seen my biggest deer in the rain for that reason, plus not as many people in the woods.
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Post by: jason4429 on October 08, 2010, 04:52:42 PM: I prefer to hunt in bad weather.The bigger the storm the better
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Post by: Buckslaya on October 10, 2010, 08:00:23 PM: Weather. Are you talking weather? It's hunting son, get out there and do it!
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on October 10, 2010, 08:02:51 PM: OK, let's see sum pics. Is it raining too hard to use the camera...? :chuckle:
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Post by: lewy on October 10, 2010, 08:15:15 PM: Depends on what ur hunting, us westside guys pray for rain during deer season. Sunny weather is the worst for blacktail movement
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Post by: 7mag. on October 10, 2010, 10:40:26 PM: Lets see some pics of you holding that buck already. I've been checking in here all day, hoping to see what he looks like with your hands on his antlers. Congrats, bye the way. Feels good to scout a buck, then shoot him, doesn't it?
Title: Re: Really Down
Post by: Pathfinder101 on October 11, 2010, 02:34:22 PM: Quote from: 7mag. on October 10, 2010, 10:40:26 PM
Lets see some pics of you holding that buck already. I've been checking in here all day, hoping to see what he looks like with your hands on his antlers. Congrats, bye the way. Feels good to scout a buck, then shoot him, doesn't it?

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,58496.105.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,58496.105.html)
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Post by: ser300wsm on October 11, 2010, 04:23:30 PM: :) Keep your head up, i prefer hunting in rainy, windy, snowy, weather. The worse the weather the better.. I see a lot more deer when it is nasty out. You also know who the real hunters are in your area. Be happy you are out in the woods.. Good luck !!