I never really have had the chance to hunt any where other than my homeland of southeastern OH. This time of year the wind changes direction on the average of about 6 times per hour. Maybe a bit exagerrated but it changes a lot and it is very difficult to hunt the wind. I have stands set to hunt multiple wind and sunlight situations. However it seems wherever I sit the wind ends up against me. For you guys in other areas do you fight this also.
I hunt in the mountains of Virginia, and the wind is never constant. It well may be, way up there, but when it hits a ridge, mixes with thermals and decides to explores a hollow, it resembles Jeffy on Family Circle, infamous for wayward, wandering tracks when sent on a mission.
The wonderful creek crossing at the feet of four ridges is a tantalizing sit, but you will get busted every time. I stillhunt a lot, following my nose, and sit until I see that the wind is prying me out of yet another dandy setup. Very frustrating, and I am not smart enough to figure out how to beat it while on the ground.
Killdeer
dude, you dont even relize how many times we got bustred today. seems like the only thing that had an intrest in us was a raccoon that was charging me and my pal-that thing was crazy.
That old saying, when its windy,ya hunt 50% of the animals....
I was stalking a group of deer few little does and 5 bucks biggest was around 150" I had the elevation on them to see where they were goin so I headed that way wind in my face, perfect at first. All of a sudden I diden't feel it in my face and one doe blew and that was it they got out of their, not fast or real spooked but they knew something was up. I was happy i finally got to go hunt and see deer.
Twice this week I've been busted by swirling winds.It's part of the game :archer: