Public land.
In your opinion would it be a waste of time to sit this evening considering the high wind?
In your opinion would it be a waste of time to sit this evening considering the high wind?
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20 mph wind dropping to 18 mph at last light.
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If there ain't many trucks there, I would still hunt my way through the woods. Killed one of my biggest in 20-25 mph winds just easing through the woods
Carlos
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As posted, their senses aren't 100% and you can slip up on em. Especially if you're familiar with the terrain, it's one of the best times to ease thru the woods.
Be ready.
Yep you can get much closer to them than in good weather. Good luck!
East side of a rdge or in the bottoms with howling west winds
BigCityBubba
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You will probably see them if you spot and stalk but there is a really good chance they will see you before you see them. I have always found deer to be on high alert in the wind. I love spot and stalk in the rain. They aren't nearly as jumpy.
backyardtndeer
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Definitely not a waste of time. I have killed some pretty decent bucks on really windy days.
Not a bad start!!
Well, There that is!
Found a ground blind.
Found a ground blind.
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On public?
Yes sir.
Found me a spot away from that blind. No more still hunting. Don't want to get shot. Just going to sit here till dark.
Good luck 
That and shooting a deerOn not gettin' shot?
I'd definitely not be sitting still—I'd be creeping through the woods. Might need open sights since chances are good you'll be bumping them before you see them.
bloodtrailing
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Can they even shoot more than 5 yards?
Yes. They have water bottles on trees for yardage markers.
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Absolute waste of time in my opinion unless you are still hunting. In my experience, deer do move in high winds but the catch is they can smell you much better. All those high winds do is blow your scent around for every animal in the woods to smell you. Deer are also more alert in high winds because they can't hear as well.
