The Weather Factor Most Deer Hunters Overlook

GrowingDeer.tv Video 4 days ago

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Does barometric pressure really affect deer movement? Grant Woods breaks down what GPS collar research reveals and shares why he believes humidity is an overlooked factor when planning your next hunt.

From high-pressure, clear days to damp, cloudy conditions, Grant discusses how weather may affect your chances of getting within bow range without a deer detecting you. Plus, he shares his theory about how wind, thermals, and avoiding predators relate to deer activity at dawn and dusk.

Do you check humidity before heading to the stand? Share what you’ve noticed in the comments!

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00:00 Does barometric pressure affect deer movement?
00:45 What GPS collar research reveals
01:14 Pressure, humidity, and hunting conditions
02:33 What tracking dogs can teach us
03:09 Our partners
03:34 Dry climates versus humid hunting areas
04:06 Comparing whitetail hunting regions
04:59 Deer movement versus getting within range
05:48 Grant’s theory about avoiding detection
06:14 Dawn, dusk, thermals, and bedding
07:01 The close-range hunting takeaway
07:28 A closing thought