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Post by southpawshooter on Nov 11, 2009 5:29:46 GMT -5
with rain predicted for most of the upcoming week of gun i was wondering who hunts in the rain and what kind of luck you have had.also what care do you do for your gun in such weather.i plan to hunt rain or shine
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Post by ridgerunner on Nov 11, 2009 6:39:26 GMT -5
I've shot many deer in the rain...good time to hunt, unless it's a gully washer.I prefer a slow steady rain..great for stalking too..quiets the woods down considerably.
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Post by Flatlander54 on Nov 11, 2009 7:10:33 GMT -5
God I hate hunting in the rain, I know deer move in the rain, but personally I've just never had any luck when it rains.
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Post by dbd870 on Nov 11, 2009 7:20:16 GMT -5
Not done very well in the rain either at least our way it's supposed to be overcast on Sat & just spotty rain on Sun. High's in the 60's aren't so great though. If I'm going to hunt in the rain I'd much rather have a rifle.
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Post by oldhoyt on Nov 11, 2009 7:33:21 GMT -5
I'd much rather have a rifle when it's raining, and when it's not. But that's a whole different deal.
I find that rain just doesn't bother deer at all, unless it is a hard rain. Rain and wind will tend to make them hole up though. I like rainy and windy days (nastier the better) for still-hunting. You can often walk right up on bedded deer.
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Post by West28 on Nov 11, 2009 8:30:24 GMT -5
I grabbed the wifes 1100 and do some stalking, I hate the rain but the season is too short to sit on the couch.
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Post by drs on Nov 11, 2009 9:10:33 GMT -5
Spotty showers or light drizzle, in cool temps. FINE. Steady or Heavy rain in mild temps. NOT SO GOOD.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2009 9:15:31 GMT -5
Use one of the umbrellas that straap to the tree above you and hunt on. Gortex pants and jacket help as well.
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Post by bsutravis on Nov 11, 2009 9:43:56 GMT -5
I'll be in a pop-up blind with my son..... so it can rain all day if it wants.
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Post by Woody Williams on Nov 11, 2009 9:55:41 GMT -5
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Post by Greenedog on Nov 11, 2009 11:29:14 GMT -5
I've got one of those gorilla arm umbrellas. It doesn't do to bad.
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Post by davepowers on Nov 11, 2009 15:11:19 GMT -5
I'll be in a pop-up blind with my son..... so it can rain all day if it wants. Same with me and my son. Dave |
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Post by wileyonetoo on Nov 11, 2009 21:23:21 GMT -5
rain doesn't bother me much, just haven't much success in it. I can hunt from a blind or throw on the Gore-Tex. I dropped the cash on some Gore-Tex bibs (heavy and lightweight) and a multi-configuration parka in Gore-Tex a couple of years back Great stuff, just a little pricey. We sat all day of last year's opener so it came in handy.
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Post by swindianapaul on Nov 11, 2009 21:24:07 GMT -5
Like most of the others above, if I have to hunt in it I prefer a slow steady rain. Downpours and I usually stay inside. Anything in between, I grab my rainsuit and head pick a spot close to the funnel heading into the pines and cedars on the southside of my place.
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