Beyond encouragement to get out there anyway, any tips on rainy and/or windy day thunder chicken hunts? What's worked for you? Thoughts on if they behave any differently (timing, range, etc)? Would love to know (given the conditions).
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Beyond encouragement to get out there anyway, any tips on rainy and/or windy day thunder chicken hunts? What's worked for you? Thoughts on if they behave any differently (timing, range, etc)? Would love to know (given the conditions).
Hunt fields.
X2 Also, the birds are a little slower getting going when it's raining. Also a blind makes the experience more enjoyable and lets you stay out longer. Dress warm as you cool off much quicker when it rains.Quote:
Originally Posted by pbonura
Wind, rain and cool.......I like to set-up on the couch and watch the hockey playoffs.
I have had good luck in rain and even better the first half hour it stops. Pop up blind is the only way to go.
Blind a must.
birds are always out in the open... But rarely make any sounds. They move slowly it's important to know where they are going to go in particularly roost in this weather and be on their trail before 7pm.... Lol
Gotta go they are getting close
Role over and go back to sleep!!:moose:
I was out in the wind and rain on the weekend and again on Tuesday. As opposed to previous years when we would spot bunches in the fields during any sort of rainfall or storm, this year they stayed in the woods.
But, that shouldn't discourage you from heading out to hunt in the rain and wind as their vision and hearing is severely impaired. This makes it difficult for them to feed and travel in the woods.
It gives the hunter an advantage in that you can try a spot n stalk form of run 'n gun. You can move around in denser terrain without worrying as much about snapping a twig, splashing in a puddle or being busted for movement.
Good intel - thanks all
I shot mine last Saturday after it rained all night. It was a light drizzle when he came in. Don't let the rain discourage you. Birds were more vocal after the rain let up
I was out last fri and mon and it was windy as heck, gusting to 50km/hr or more. Found the birds stuck to the woods, which didn't help me because the farm I'm hunting is open pasture with tree lines. The bush is on surrounding properties so my only hope was to get them moving between. Hoping when I go out next week they are out in the fields like I'm used to seeing them. I did have a tom gobbling and strutting for 45 minon Monday but he would come closer than 100 yards (ie next tree line). Happy hunting.
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Originally Posted by mbhunter
exactly how last Saturday played out for me.
Gotta feel sorry for all the guys who passed up hunting on the the opening weekend because of the weather, forecast is BRUTAL!
Heading out early this afternoon in the rain, according to weather network the sun should pop out between 5 and 7pm. Should be hunting.
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Originally Posted by jim
Yep! These ol' bones have developed a distinct intolerance for sitting out in the cold and rain. LOL
Montreal and Boston starts at 7PM.....in case your interested.Quote:
Originally Posted by hunter391
All my dreams of the Stanley Cup went down hill as usual when Leafs decided to take an early dirt nap. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by trimmer21
Never went out Tuesday morning in the rain and when I checked the trail cam pics today o'le tommy was right out front about 10:30 after the rain quit for a bit. I've shot more birds right after the rain sitting against a tree with the 4' square tree umbrella. Went out for a mid afternoon sit and a walk today but notta. Maybe tomorrow.
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