toddyboman Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Does COLDER than the normal for your area affect deer movement? Right now it is colder than the normal for my area.....so I am wondering if that will affect deer movement???? Normal highs are 35-40 ...........lows are 25-20 Current temp is 16 and only getting colder... time high/low 3 pm 11/7 6 pm 9/7 9 pm 7/4 Oh and wind is blowing 20+. Anyone have any experience or input on deer movement in COLDER than normal weather??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNcrittergittr Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 (edited) ABSOLUTELY it does!!! As a general rule, the colder it gets, the more they move. Deer move a lot when it snows too! They will hunker down at times if it gets really, really nasty. But most of the time, they move a lot in the cold! Now hunting them when it gets harsh and extreme is a whole different animal. There are definitely things you have to adapt and prepare for. Especially if you bowhunt! What will pin them down more than the cold or the snow will be the wind. But this morning here we have a blizzard and I've already seen about 7 deer just movin along the woodline/ridge line along my back yard. I know I could go out in the woods and see a more deer. And if I thought the wind has em bedded more, I'd stalk em. So to answer your question in short: YEP! Good luck! Edited December 9, 2009 by MNcrittergittr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 ABSOLUTELY it does!!! As a general rule, the colder it gets, the more they move. Deer move a lot when it snows too! They will hunker down at times if it gets really, really nasty. But most of the time, they move a lot in the cold! Gotta agree here. Seems like this cold weather we are having I am seeing more and more deer. They gotta eat to stay warm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted December 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 ABSOLUTELY it does!!! As a general rule, the colder it gets, the more they move. Deer move a lot when it snows too! They will hunker down at times if it gets really, really nasty. But most of the time, they move a lot in the cold!:yes: Gotta agree here. Seems like this cold weather we are having I am seeing more and more deer. They gotta eat to stay warm:yes: This has ALWAYS been my thought too.....but recently I was told and read differently. I didn't agree, so I thought I would ask you guys. Keep the input coming!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledrop Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 i always seem to see more when its colder. those big old boys have to stay warm somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Givan Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 It may cause them to move more, but I have seen deer move well when it warms up after a really cold spell. If its cold and windy, they will probably hole up in thick cover too. A really cold snap without alot of wind would get them on their feet though I would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 I have always found that the most deer movement happens right before a storm and right after a storm...I have personally never had any luck hunting during a heavy snow, but the times before and right after always have deer on their feet. In terms of cold weather, i agree that they will move more as long as the wind isn't screaming. Colder weather will make them feed more and longer, and at all times of the day...The only problem with cold weather is....well, its super cold and hard to sit in a stand long. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodtrails Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Yes it does!! I tend to see a little more movement. They seem to feel a sense of urgency!:cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washi Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 If it was just cold I would say it would get them moving but in my experience in this area the wind will make them bed up somewhere sheltered. It doesn't even take very high winds. When it is as windy as it is right now you usually just about have to walk right up and kick a deer to get it to move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muleyman Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Yes it does. It causes them to move a bit more. some more bucks will move around a little too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshM Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 If you can stand the cold... GET OUT THERE! =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RackBlaster Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 They absolutely move more , the colder it gets the more movement. I look forward to the late season just as much as the rut. In fact , I see more big bucks at this time of year than the rut. When the temps are down in the teens and single digits those deer are constantly on the move all day long including big bucks . The high winds will slow them down a bit because their more cautious, but still are on the move. I have seen them bed down 20-40 min. and then back up feeding and moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeaveragehunter Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 The colder it gets the more the deer move. However, once the temp falls below 0, movement drops off significantly. Feeding patterns also move more towards the warmest parts of the day when the temp is below zero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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