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How warm is too warm to hunt? #3763513 10/12/22 01:07 PM 10/12/22 01:07 PM
Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 153 Huntsville D Dave_H OP 3 point
Dave_H OP 3 point D Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 153 Huntsville	Bow season in Zone A starts this Saturday. However, the forecast is for 82 on Saturday and 75 on Sunday. What do you consider to warm to hunt? I'll hunt Sunday because of a schedule conflict on Saturday. How do you think warm temperatures impact hunting? It seems to me that deer move less when it is warm.

Re: How warm is too warm to hunt? [Re: Dave_H] #3763517 10/12/22 01:16 PM 10/12/22 01:16 PM
Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 3,240 Semmes, AL HippieKiller 10 point
HippieKiller 10 point Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 3,240 Semmes, AL	It's Alabama. If you don't hunt when it's hot, you won't hunt 80% of the year, LOL. Heck, I remember hunting a few Christmas day hunts in t-shirts & sweating our tails off. I think warm days like this weekend will just keep them in the cooler shady bottoms more than in the sun. "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." - Thomas Jefferson

Re: How warm is too warm to hunt? [Re: Dave_H] #3763522 10/12/22 01:23 PM 10/12/22 01:23 PM
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 11,794 A abolt300 Booner
abolt300 Booner A Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 11,794	How much would you move if it was 80 degrees and someone was making you walk around in a fur coat? JK but that analogy is somewhat true. They will definitely move more in cooler weather but acorns are falling and deer need to feed every 4-6 hours to keep the bacteria in their rumen alive and healthy. If you're in a good spot, you'll probably still see deer. Just remember to bring a thermacell.

Re: How warm is too warm to hunt? [Re: Dave_H] #3763528 10/12/22 01:28 PM 10/12/22 01:28 PM
Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 5,432 AL Gobble4me757 12 point
Gobble4me757 12 point Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 5,432 AL	Early on, these deer seem to move just fine in the warmer temps…I love that first couple drops though where it goes from 80-70s or 60s… 2017 Team Aldeer Turkey Contest Champion 2018 Team Aldeer Turkey Contest Champion

Re: How warm is too warm to hunt? [Re: Dave_H] #3763530 10/12/22 01:30 PM 10/12/22 01:30 PM
Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 3,522 Central Alabama MC21 10 point
MC21 10 point Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 3,522 Central Alabama	I think the heat bothers humans a lot more than it does deer. I would prefer it to be below 80 degrees. I'll be in the woods next weekend no matter what.

Re: How warm is too warm to hunt? [Re: Dave_H] #3763532 10/12/22 01:32 PM 10/12/22 01:32 PM
Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 18,134 Elmore County Frankie Old Mossy Horns
Frankie Old Mossy Horns Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 18,134 Elmore County	I've seen deer eating persimmions at 2 pm with a 102 heat index. I see them out the kitchen window. Frankie's Page

Re: How warm is too warm to hunt? [Re: Dave_H] #3763539 10/12/22 01:37 PM 10/12/22 01:37 PM
Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 24,860 Awbarn, AL CNC Dances With Weeds
CNC Dances With Weeds Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 24,860 Awbarn, AL	They'll be a lot of deer shot this weekend by the folks who go....... We dont rent pigs

Re: How warm is too warm to hunt? [Re: Dave_H] #3763547 10/12/22 01:51 PM 10/12/22 01:51 PM
Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,926 Coosa County, AL Coosa1 SOA Professional
Coosa1 SOA Professional Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,926 Coosa County, AL	I killed a good 8pt opening day last year, it was 91 when I got out of the truck to walk in.

Re: How warm is too warm to hunt? [Re: Dave_H] #3763550 10/12/22 01:53 PM 10/12/22 01:53 PM
Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 6,040 Georgia and Missouri Semo 12 point
Semo 12 point Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 6,040 Georgia and Missouri	Ive killed a couple when it was over 100 degrees. But, I dont like hunting when it is above 60 and rarely go when it is.

Re: How warm is too warm to hunt? [Re: Dave_H] #3763573 10/12/22 02:30 PM 10/12/22 02:30 PM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 52,130 Round ‘bout there C Clem Mildly Quirky
Clem Mildly Quirky C Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 52,130 Round ‘bout there	Deer don't care. Go hunt. The temperatures only affect us more than them, for the most part. Can't kill 'em on the couch watching UT beat Bama. "Hunting Politics are stupid!" - Farm Hunter "Bible says you shouldn't put sugar in your cornbread." Dustin, 2013 "Best I can figure 97.365% of the general public is a paint chip eating, mouth breathing, certified dumbass." BCLC, 2020

Re: How warm is too warm to hunt? [Re: Dave_H] #3763579 10/12/22 02:35 PM 10/12/22 02:35 PM
Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 13,299 Earth TDog93 Booner
TDog93 Booner Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 13,299 Earth	Opening weekend and rut I will go when warm - other than that - I stay at home - don’t like hot wether hunting Hunt the wind - leave it better than you found it - love your neighbor as you love your self We need prayer for our country now more than ever

Re: How warm is too warm to hunt? [Re: Dave_H] #3763583 10/12/22 02:41 PM 10/12/22 02:41 PM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 5,314 central alabama J JA pic perv
JA pic perv J Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 5,314 central alabama	I may go in the morning but too hot for me in the afternoon. Even then, I”ll bring the thermacell. Unless I’m out of state, I don’t hunt if it’s 80 degrees or above. The season is too long in Alabama. Plus, it’s buck only for the first 10 days and we have strict buck standards, might consider it I could smack a doe.

Re: How warm is too warm to hunt? [Re: Dave_H] #3763590 10/12/22 02:46 PM 10/12/22 02:46 PM
Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 16,939 Banana Republic jb20 Old Mossy Horns
jb20 Old Mossy Horns Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 16,939 Banana Republic	I’ll go opening week just hoping to catch the summer pattern but usually like clockwork they know a day beforehand…I did catch a glimpse of 2 studs middle of the day few years ago on opening day, outside that I don’t like hot weather hunting but gotta go when I get the chance… They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Ben Franklin

Re: How warm is too warm to hunt? [Re: Dave_H] #3763615 10/12/22 03:09 PM 10/12/22 03:09 PM
Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 1,912 Madison R redgineer 8 point
redgineer 8 point R Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 1,912 Madison	I started a thread a few weeks ago saying I wouldn't hunt if it's over 85. My concern isn't discomfort or not seeing deer, it's the meat rotting if I have a long tracking job. Weather forecast is saying 86 on opening day. I'm about to break my rule, because I'm an addict. I will be very picky with my shots in that heat.

Re: How warm is too warm to hunt? [Re: Dave_H] #3763620 10/12/22 03:13 PM 10/12/22 03:13 PM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 26,324 Prattville, Alabama Skullworks Freak of Nature
Skullworks Freak of Nature Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 26,324 Prattville, Alabama	This deer was killed in December when it was 74 degrees. "I'm not near as critical about how big they are as I once was. Smiles are more important now! We will grow more deer." Jimmy G.

Re: How warm is too warm to hunt? [Re: CNC] #3763641 10/12/22 03:50 PM 10/12/22 03:50 PM
Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 9,450 Right behind you Mbrock Fancy
Mbrock Fancy Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 9,450 Right behind you	Originally Posted by CNC They'll be a lot of deer shot this weekend by the folks who go.......

Re: How warm is too warm to hunt? [Re: Dave_H] #3763643 10/12/22 03:54 PM 10/12/22 03:54 PM
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 22,079 USA R Remington270 Freak of Nature
Remington270 Freak of Nature R Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 22,079 USA	I’m bow hunting right now and it’s 81. Shade helps.

Re: How warm is too warm to hunt? [Re: Mbrock] #3763650 10/12/22 04:01 PM 10/12/22 04:01 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 13,661 In a Van, down by the River quailman Booner
quailman Booner Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 13,661 In a Van, down by the River	Originally Posted by Mbrock Originally Posted by CNC They'll be a lot of deer shot this weekend by the folks who go....... I'll be out there. Life is a journey. Make sure and bring plenty of Beer. My luck has been so bad lately, it could be raining pussies and I'd catch one with a dick broke off in it.

Re: How warm is too warm to hunt? [Re: Dave_H] #3763667 10/12/22 04:17 PM 10/12/22 04:17 PM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,899 Sylacauga CAL 14 point
CAL 14 point Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,899 Sylacauga	I’m going too. My daughter and son’s best friend are foaming at the mouth to get out there.

Re: How warm is too warm to hunt? [Re: Skullworks] #3763674 10/12/22 04:25 PM 10/12/22 04:25 PM
Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 18,134 Elmore County Frankie Old Mossy Horns
Frankie Old Mossy Horns Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 18,134 Elmore County	Originally Posted by Skullworks This deer was killed in December when it was 74 degrees. Yeah , damn snakes be out too. I hate where it gets that warm in Dec or Jan. . Hate having to watch my feet and for deer Frankie's Page

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