Can anything be done to make deer move before dark when it’s hotter than normal?
Filed under: Hunting Tactics
Question
Here in NC archery came in about a week ago. My problem is that it is 90 degrees and 6pm right now-sunset at 7:30. Due to this all I’m having are NOCTURNAL deer. Hunting an ag field of beans. Any suggestions to getting some daylight with the deer? Any help would be appreciated!
Kasey,
Tracy (my wife) and I lived and hunted in South Carolina for years. Tracy is from Monroe, North Carolina.
Deer in that area have already started growing their winter coat. I’m sure it’s uncomfortable for them to be active when it’s hotter than normal. I suspect the only technique you can use is hunt closer to a bedding area. However, when it’s that hot and humid there’s a good chance of alerting the deer. I suggest waiting till a weather front occurs and temperatures drop!
Enjoy creation,
grant
