Rules of thumb that didn't work out for you

[blackveltbowhunter]

I dont think the idea " Blacktails love the rain." Has a ton of weight.
Not to be confused with "the best hunting days are rainy." Which can be true.

They are similar, but not exactly linked. My experience is that temp swings, (drops) barometric pressure and even moon phase are more important to deer movement than simply if its raining or not. In the PNW these variables often go hand in hand with rainfall. But if those conditions are present without rainfall the deer are just as active.

Rain gives hunters an advantage in noise suppression etc. So while I do love hunting blacktails in the rain, I dont believe the blacktails love it as much.

 

[Hoodie]

I'd agree with the above comment on rain. I haven't seen more movement on wet days.

I've heard people say that in higher elevations like where I hunt, the windy days (which often come with rain) blow a lot of old man's beard moss off the trees. That's a popular food source so it could get them up feeding, but I'm not sure that's the real reason people see more deer.

Just like rain, wind makes it much easier to still hunt.

 

[Steve300xcw]

Depends on how much rain we are talking about, and how long its been happening.

They sure seem a lil more willing to get out in the open when its a nice steady rain

I used to have a few places that were almost a guarantee once it started raining

 

[ReddingArcher]

Depends on how much rain we are talking about, and how long its been happening.

They sure seem a lil more willing to get out in the open when its a nice steady rain

I used to have a few places that were almost a guarantee once it started raining

I have a theory on why they are out in the open a bit more in a steady rain. I think it messes with their sense of smell and hearing and want to be able to see what’s going on around them.