Foul Weather Hunting

Low pressure is tracking across the state today, and this unsettled weather can have adverse effects on both the hunters and our game. But if you can brave the chilly, drizzly weather, you might snag this season's trophy. Lately, I have seen most of the does on a feeding pattern and this is being enhanced by the stormy weather overhead. As low pressure moves in, we hunters usually stay indoors thanks to the uncomfortable conditions surrounding the storm and the gravitational pull of football and a comfy couch. But the next few days we will see most of the precip missing us to the north (drizzle/Freezing drizzle) and east (strong to severe storms), meanwhile the overall storm system stays right on top of us and that should make for decent hunting weather. A cold front has pushed through and deer are switching from breeding to a feeding pattern. The bright moon is really enhancing the nocturnal and morning activity as well. Many mature bucks are still locked down, but immature bucks are running around like crazy searching for leftovers and pushing a lot of young does. This time of year will test your patience, but if you've got a good area near some doe bedding or a good food source where a big buck has been seen, that's where I would hunt. Calling has also been quite effective the last few days. Good Luck!