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Post by buckmounter on Oct 29, 2014 0:53:25 GMT -5
Just wondering how you guys think this warmer weather we are having is going to affect the rut? Do you think its going to get pushed back into shotgun or do you think it has more to do with the moon phase?
Thanks.
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Post by htownhunter on Oct 29, 2014 4:00:59 GMT -5
You just opened a can of worms. There are lots of opinions on the timing of the rut.
The one that makes the most sense to me is that the rut will happen at the same time every year. This is because of the doe's breeding cycle.
The warmer temps and moon phases I think are when the time of the day we see the rut. Full moon at night they can see better. Warmer temperatures maybe they want to keep cool doing the deed and do it at night.
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Post by drs on Oct 29, 2014 4:14:24 GMT -5
Just wondering how you guys think this warmer weather we are having is going to affect the rut? Do you think its going to get pushed back into shotgun or do you think it has more to do with the moon phase? Thanks. Yes & No. Having warmer than normal temps + a full moon phase will have some affect on Rutting. HOWEVER, if it cools off with daytime temps in the low 50's and night drop down into the upper 20's to low 30's your chances of seeing Deer increase, during daylight hours, despite the full moon. I've taken several Deer when there was a full moon some were afternoon harvests too, but the temps were in the 40's. If the warm weather is still around during firearm season then; then I would hunt deep in the woods during morning hours, up to noon, and again in late afternoon, until sunset. But lets hope the weather is much colder than what we're having now. Here, where I am, the temps are predicted to drop in to the upper 20's during the weekend, just hope we have that type weather during our firearm season. Deer will be moving more if the temps are cold despite the moon phase. |
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Post by firstwd on Oct 29, 2014 5:25:51 GMT -5
Have you seen the weather forecast?
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Post by boonechaser on Oct 29, 2014 5:47:28 GMT -5
My experience is: THE RUT will take place same time every year. Weather, moon phase, hunting pressure can all limit daytime activity. Not sure where you are from?? Local forecast for southern Indiana actually show's some unseasonal lows for this weekend. Low's projected to be in high 20's and low 30's with chance of snow flurries Saturday. Next week (1st week Nov) temps look to be normal for this time of year. First weemk of November I normally see seeking and chasing phase of RUT kicking into high gear. I anticipate this to be the case this year.
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Post by drs on Oct 29, 2014 8:01:14 GMT -5
My experience is: THE RUT will take place same time every year. Weather, moon phase, hunting pressure can all limit daytime activity. Not sure where you are from?? Local forecast for southern Indiana actually show's some unseasonal lows for this weekend. Low's projected to be in high 20's and low 30's with chance of snow flurries Saturday. Next week (1st week Nov) temps look to be normal for this time of year. First weemk of November I normally see seeking and chasing phase of RUT kicking into high gear. I anticipate this to be the case this year. I live in central Ky, which is a bit higher elevation than Southern Indiana around the Ohio River. We're 1,060 Feet higher than Evansville is. Expecting frost Saturday morning with a good freeze (mid 20's), with some snow flurries on Sunday. However it is going to warm back up to the 60's by next week, still will have good cool nights when our rifle season opens on the 8th of November. |
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Oct 29, 2014 8:05:57 GMT -5
Same time annually! Daytime activity & intensity based on the temps. since the deer have already put-on their winter coats.
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Post by drs on Oct 30, 2014 4:31:25 GMT -5
Have you seen the weather forecast? YEP! I read the following this morning (10/30/2014) from our internet newspaper.:  Special Weather Statement issued October 30 at 4:28AM EDT by NWS Louisville Alert: ...SOME SNOW POSSIBLE LATE FRIDAY NIGHT OVER PARTS OF EAST CENTRAL KENTUCKY... ...SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES EXPECTED EARLY SUNDAY MORNING... OVERVIEW... THE FIRST EPISODE OF WINTER-LIKE WEATHER WILL DESCEND UPON SOUTH- CENTRAL INDIANA AND CENTRAL KENTUCKY THIS WEEKEND AS A LOW PRESSURE CENTER MOVES ACROSS THE OHIO VALLEY FRIDAY NIGHT FOLLOWED BY COLD CANADIAN HIGH PRESSURE BY SUNDAY MORNING. SNOW POTENTIAL... A BAND OF SNOW MAY OCCUR OVER PARTS OF EAST-CENTRAL KENTUCKY LATE FRIDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY SATURDAY MORNING WITH UP TO ONE INCH OF ACCUMULATION POSSIBLE ON GRASSY AREAS. COLD TEMPERATURES... SUBFREEZING TEMPERATURES FROM 25 TO 30 DEGREES ARE EXPECTED FOR A FEW HOURS EARLY SUNDAY MORNING OVER MUCH OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY AND SOUTH-CENTRAL INDIANA. SUCH TEMPERATURES WILL LIKELY END THE GROWING SEASON. Instructions: Target Area(s): Adair; Allen; Anderson; Barren; Bourbon; Boyle; Breckinridge; Bullitt; Butler; Casey; Clark; Clinton; Cumberland; Edmonson; Fayette; Franklin; Garrard; Grayson; Green; Hancock; Hardin; Harrison; Hart; Henry; Jefferson; Jessamine; Larue; Lincoln; Logan; Madison; Marion; Meade; Mercer; Metcalf; Monroe; Nelson; Nicholas; Ohio; Oldham; Russell; Scott; Shelby; Simpson; Spencer; Taylor; Trimble; Warren; Washington; Woodford |
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