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Donut Slayer Super Member
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codybrown Super Member
Joined: Feb 10, 2007 Posts: 379 Location: Michigan
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Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 11:08 pm Post subject: Re: Deer and fog?? |
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Well, I used to beleive that they bedded down in a heavy fog. That was until last year. I went out opening day, and not 30 minutes after getting to the blind, an 8point came wandering in. He was only 45 yards out, but the fog was thick enough that I could only see his outline. I thought he was a doe until he put his head up and started chewing on a branch. He was probably out there for about 15 minutes until I dropped him.
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Bukmastr Rookie Member
Joined: Dec 13, 2007 Posts: 23 Location: S.E. Wisconsin
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Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 8:30 am Post subject: Re: Deer and fog?? |
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I think fog would actually make them more at ease about travling.
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Jack Member
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Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 1:17 am Post subject: Re: Deer and fog?? |
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Just an observation, nothing scientific, but I think deer will move a bit more during the day in conditions of low light. Like fog, a steady light rain with heavy cloud cover, etc.
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oldpops Rookie Member
Joined: Oct 07, 2007 Posts: 20 Location: Behind the trigger
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Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 12:33 pm Post subject: Re: Deer and fog?? |
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Donut: I can't say how the deer likes the fog, but this hunter loves the fog. Something to do with the excitement of deer fading in and out of the mist. BTW have you had a chance to hunt your new blinds yet?
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OntheLasGallinas Super Member
Joined: Aug 23, 2007 Posts: 1042 Location: South Texas
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:35 pm Post subject: Re: Deer and fog?? |
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In my area (south Texas), deer move a lot during heavy fog. My assumption is that they feel like they are moving under cover. I've had them walk right under a tree that I was sitting in, with my feet dangling about 3 feet over his back.
In heavy fog, walking to your stand is quieter, because of the dampness, so this is good for the hunter. My only gripe is that I get a headache staring into the fog, trying to see movement. I've canceled hunts because of this, not because of my fear that the deer will not be moving. If your only option for a hunt is on a foggy day, go for it. I killed my third biggest buck on a dense foggy morning.
I love hunting on a day with light rain or mist. I've found that deer tend to move more during these conditions. I think I would cancel if there was a constant downpour, but, to run out quickly after a downpour is super hunting conditions.
Good luck!
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Crackshot Super Member
Joined: Oct 23, 2005 Posts: 1693 Location: Mich
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Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:44 am Post subject: Re: Deer and fog?? |
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I think, in my experience, They move more in the fog They depend more on other sences besides their eyes any way.
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Bushmaster Super Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Posts: 11393 Location: Ava, Missouri
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Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 10:28 am Post subject: Re: Deer and fog?? |
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If deer didn't move during fog, light rain or snow they would starve in the Northwest. Because that's all it does during hunting season in the mountains is rain, snow or fog. The only time I've seen deer take cover is during heavy downpours or blizzard conditions...
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Arizona Hunter Member
Joined: Jul 22, 2006 Posts: 275
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Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:44 am Post subject: Re: Deer and fog?? |
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Seems that I have often seen deer on foggy days or nights.
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ElyBoy Super Member
Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 1541 Location: Forest Lake Minnesota
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Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:04 pm Post subject: Re: Deer and fog?? |
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Like Buckmaster says, deer move more in fog. Also doesn't sound travel better in fog?? If it does, it would make the deer feel safer too.
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