I know most of us are currently sitting in our treestands wondering why on a perfect day like this, we're not seeing any movement or little movement. Or at least that's what I've been doing. So I checked the pressure and of course there it is. Currently I'm reading 30.42 and typically anything above 30.40 is BAD. Might as well be 95 degrees with a full moon and clear skies. If we can get the BP between 30.00-30.40 it will be perfect. Especially if you can get in the tree while it's moving. Of course the best hunt would be if it were moving up to the sweet spot of 30.20-30.30 but that ain't happening today. So if you want you're best option this week get in the tree just after the Texans beat the hell out of Philly. Should be a great hunt.
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I like how you're thinking. I will believe just about anything right now if I could draw blood! -
I don't know about deer but it absolutely effects fish.Comment
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30.48 and rising where I'm atComment
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Originally posted by BIG IRON View Post
Here's a chart from Jim Nelson Outdoor Life from years of studies. Enjoy.
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Wow, I always thought the higher the better! Never knew there was a sweet spot. You learn something everyday.
Thanks for the info.Comment
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Just checked yesterday's log and I saw three deer. 2 does with BP at 30.17 rising and 1 buck at 30.19 rising.Comment
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Something I would love to have a better understanding of. Very intriguing...
"Whitetail deer will increase their activities before and after weather fronts. They will feed most when the pressure is between 29.88 - 30.29 in. ( 100.9 - 102.6 kilo pascals ) .The sweet spot within the pressure scale, it has been found is at 30.20 to 30.30.There will also be a difference in sightings depending on if the pressure is rising or falling. Rising pressure right before its peak is best. Whitetails are most active right before rain or snow storms as well as just after them. Low barometric pressure will reduce deer activity.
A lot of these high pressure points will come with wind. This is a sure sign of a pressure change.This is why so many trophies are taken right after sustained high winds +30mph have died down. North winds(NE TO NW) seem to bring the highest barometer readings. This is why many of our best stands and hunts are in conjunction with winds from these directions."Comment
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Absolutely. If fishing are biting deer are moving as well and vice versaOriginally posted by BIG IRON View PostComment
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Is this the same with hogs as well and other animals?Comment
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Originally posted by Danimal14 View Post
I will guess and say yes. But I haven't seen any empirical evidence.Comment
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In looking at the map of Texas pressures right now, you boys and girls in the panhandle should be covered up right nowComment
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