buckbuster01 Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 At what wind speed is it that it's pretty much useless to hunt. The bucks are starting to chase and the weather is cool but the wind is unreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazylegz70 Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 I agree....the wind here is TERRIBLE.....I just keep telling myself its the rut and anything can happen...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Somewhere around hurricane force, the deer will probably shut down. Actually, it can get to the point where elevated stands become unsafe, but deer can't ignore their needs, whether it be food or reproduction, for very long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Last night the wind was blowing 25 plus here.... I went hunting I did not climb up in my deer stand but I did go.....Saw deer and turkeys both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois59 Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Somewhere around hurricane force, the deer will probably shut down. LOL. I figure if i can take it, the deer can take it. Im huntin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rad_112176 Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 During the rut ithe deer really don't care about the wind. It may make them move a little slower because of the things that might spook them, but they will still move. I did not go last night, but that was because it was 30+ mph and all my stands are pretty high up. In another week, i would have been out there no matter what. Weather looks pretty good here in KC for the rest of the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOYTnMUZZYboy Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 I went out saturday and harvested the buck thats set as my avatar. The wind was gusting up to 30mph at times. I had talked to my dad about 10min prior on the phone and I had said I think im waisting my time out here. When I saw him. Anything can happen this time of year in the deer woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 bucks this time of year have one thing on their mind. those does will get bred if the wind is 100 mph... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceArcher Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 The wind has been high here in SoIL too. When the wind is strong I try to hunt area that are sheilded partially from the wind. We have alot of rolling hills and you will find little hollows and gullies that are sheilded. In the rut...this places are likely to provide a better spot for does...and the bucks will follow. Last year I watched two does for about 2 hours in a little area I call fern gully. It is a deep cut out between two high ridges. One small buck came in but no bruisers that day. However, think about this...would you pass up getting laid b/c the wind was blowing hard? Did'nt think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 I always hunt in 15-25 mph winds. It makes it easier to decide which stand to hunt. Go to a low area (valley or draw). Hunt the edge of a field that is sheltered by large trees. I do avoid longer shots in winds above 25 mph and I make sure the tree is big enough to prevent too much swaying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 I had one of the biggest bucks I've seen from a treestand chase a doe by my stand in 30 mph winds. When the rut is on deer ARE moving. The thing you have to factor in is safety and ethical shots. I wouldn't take a 40 yrd shot with 40 mph winds if I was bowhunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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