Weather

[Lon371]

 One day temps are frigid next day luke warm and today pouring rain

 So how is the weather affecting the season for all you bow hunters? Around here the deer are still running nights. Very few sightings in the day.

 Do you hunt in the rain? Or wait till it stops?

 Next door we have a check in station, No deer checked in yet. This is looking not so good for the local bow hunters. But maybe the deer are saving themselves for us gunn hunters

Lonny

[Dinny]

The weather here (Qatar) is a cool 100 degrees during the day and drops a bit to 85 degrees at night.   It is a world of difference from August when it was in the 120s-130s. They say we may even see some rain in December or January, but I don't believe it.  I have been here almost 6 months and not even a cloud sighting.
   Last year's opening gun season was a rainy cold day, I saw only one doe that day. That day I got soaked sitting in a tree for 5 hours.  I usually stay longer, but just couldn't take it any longer.  The next day was overcast and cool, threatening to rain at anytime, but it never did.  I saw at least 3 bucks that day. I prefer a overcast day as it keep me from having issues with the sun blinding me when it comes up.  But only every once in a while. I think, alot like people, the deer get depressed too.  They seem to be quite active on nice days that have followed several days of lousy weather. Hunger may have a thing or two to do with this new activity too.

   I like to hunt in the rain regard less of equipment used, bow or gun.  I have shot some of my biggest deer while it was raining in Nov.  I keep the ranges shorter when I use a bow in the rain.  I just feel more comfortable that way.  What effects the rain has on an arrow, I'm not exactly sure, but I'm not taking any chances with a long 30+yd shot.
   
Thanks, Dinny

[bigvarmnt]

It's a wash out today. They say over an inch. I think a little more. I thought yesterday would be my last chance to mow. Started at 2:00 and gotter dun at 7:00 last night. Glad I don't bow hunt anymore. Wanted to test some loads today but will have to wait.
Dinny, I think that's a little too warm for me. Arizona was hot enough in August. Stay safe from the NUTS over there.   

[Tom Threetoes]

Dinny, I don't think the rain affects the arrow so much but does soak the bow string making it heavy and slowing the speed of the bow. I learned this several years ago when I was doing a lot of 3D shoots. At a shoot it started pouring down and my shots started going way low. I popped the string a few times to get the water out and the shots were back on target. That was back in the days of metal buss cables, I would think now with cables made of string material it would have even more effect. A good waxing might help some. P.S. Thanks for the job you guys are doing over there!!

[Dinny]

Dinny, I don't think the rain affects the arrow so much but does soak the bow string making it heavy and slowing the speed of the bow. I learned this several years ago when I was doing a lot of 3D shoots. At a shoot it started pouring down and my shots started going way low. I popped the string a few times to get the water out and the shots were back on target. That was back in the days of metal buss cables, I would think now with cables made of string material it would have even more effect. A good waxing might help some. P.S. Thanks for the job you guys are doing over there!!

Thanks for the lesson, I didn't know that about the string.  Makes perfect sense.  I don't shoot a bow much anymore.  I got blown-up in Iraq back in 2003 and have had left shoulder issues ever since. I tried getting back into it last year and shot some, but not like I did years ago. I'm not giving up yet though. I think with a bit more physical therapy I can get most my strength back and hopefully not deal with so much pain.

Thanks for the support!  Tell everyone we need more help over here, about 80,000 more troops should do.

Thanks, Dinny

[Lon371]

 Dinny

 Check into the handicap permit. You can probably get it, allowing you to use a crossbow for early deer season. They have advanced them a lot over the years.

 

Thanks for the support!  Tell everyone we need more help over here, about 80,000 more troops should do. 

 Although I and many many others agree, I don't see it happening any time soon. If it does it will be a minimum number, and not the amount requested With election year coming up, he is going to try appeasing the hard left.

Lonny

[Dinny]

Dinny

 Check into the handicap permit. You can probably get it, allowing you to use a crossbow for early deer season.
Lonny

Thanks for the idea, but I'm not bad-off enough to qualify for the handicap license requirements.  Besides, IMHO, those are best saved for folks that came home with something missing.

~Dinny

[Lon371]

 Dinny
 Dont get me wrong. I am just saying if you can get it, you are entitled. As far as saving it for someone who needs it, I don think of it like that. If there was a limited # of the permits then yes I would agree.

Lonny

[bigvarmnt]

Getting nice out today. Wind is starting to move the leaves. Wanted to test my 223s I loaded the other day. Either that or get some work done around the house. Hummm hard decision. I want to get this Dicks camo 223 dialed in but think I need another scope. Not a big priority as I will use 223 Superlight for Yotes this season. Want to work up a Hornet load with these 30 gr V.Gs for a nice Red later this season. Darn! Too much to do again today.