22 mph wind in the forecast. Is it worth it?

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22 mph wind in the forecast. Is it worth it?

Unread postby ohmyrod » Thu Oct 30, 2014 1:58 am

Supposed to head up to the cabin tomorrow in Marinette County but its supposed to be 22mph wind. Is it worth heading up? or should I save the gas money?


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Re: 22 mph wind in the forecast. Is it worth it?

Unread postby baddeerhunter » Thu Oct 30, 2014 2:04 am

Are you talking 22 mph gusts or is that the constant? Are they predicting gusts over 22 mph?
Overall, if you can't afford to miss many hunting days, (aka not much vacation or time off) I would go regardless. The weather man is not always right.
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Re: 22 mph wind in the forecast. Is it worth it?

Unread postby Swampbuck » Thu Oct 30, 2014 2:09 am

IF it dies down in the evening that is ideal!

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Re: 22 mph wind in the forecast. Is it worth it?

Unread postby BassBoysLLP » Thu Oct 30, 2014 2:11 am

It isn't going to stop me...

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Re: 22 mph wind in the forecast. Is it worth it?

Unread postby headgear » Thu Oct 30, 2014 2:17 am

It's late Oct its always worth it.
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Re: 22 mph wind in the forecast. Is it worth it?

Unread postby cbay » Thu Oct 30, 2014 2:21 am

So do you guys see more buck movement when the wind is in the mid to high teens?
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Re: 22 mph wind in the forecast. Is it worth it?

Unread postby Trailcamaddict » Thu Oct 30, 2014 2:32 am

It's worth it!
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Re: 22 mph wind in the forecast. Is it worth it?

Unread postby Jackson Marsh » Thu Oct 30, 2014 2:33 am

Seems to me that perfect conditions rarely exist for a long stretch of days this time of year. It's always something, to warm, windy, etc....I'd hunt

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Re: 22 mph wind in the forecast. Is it worth it?

Unread postby PLB » Thu Oct 30, 2014 3:25 am

Dude hunt.. No excuses this time of year. Can't get em sittin at home.

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Re: 22 mph wind in the forecast. Is it worth it?

Unread postby xpauliber » Thu Oct 30, 2014 3:32 am

I like hunting when it's windy....your movement is masked more and your scent isn't lingering the way it is when there's a gentle breeze. I've seen some great bucks this time of year in windy weather.

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Re: 22 mph wind in the forecast. Is it worth it?

Unread postby Stanley » Thu Oct 30, 2014 3:35 am

Killed quite a few nice bucks in 20 MPH winds. Get into the thick bush and hunt. The big boys move around in the thick stuff in heavy winds. I prefer wind over calm any day of the week.
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Re: 22 mph wind in the forecast. Is it worth it?

Unread postby wibowhntr » Thu Oct 30, 2014 3:49 am

You have to remember places like Iowa are always windy and they kill a lot of big bucks :D
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Re: 22 mph wind in the forecast. Is it worth it?

Unread postby AntlerAddiction » Thu Oct 30, 2014 4:18 am

wibowhntr wrote:You have to remember places like Iowa are always windy and they kill a lot of big bucks :D



True! Same way in the counties surrounding Chicago. HUNT! :mrgreen:
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Re: 22 mph wind in the forecast. Is it worth it?

Unread postby Dewey » Thu Oct 30, 2014 4:19 am

Seen many of my largest bucks on windy days.

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Re: 22 mph wind in the forecast. Is it worth it?

Unread postby 10ING2S » Thu Oct 30, 2014 4:29 am

The great rut activity I have seen on cold windy days I could never describe to the guys on the couch.

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