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High vs Low pressure front

Unread postby mstavely » Fri Sep 22, 2017 2:18 am

Question for everyone was looking over old trail cam pics and historic weather data also my previous own hunting experiences have yall had better luck hunting low pressure weather systems right before the front comes in or the high pressure after the front clears out the next few days? i was starting to pay attention more to the barometer too. Also has anyone payed attention to moon phase either bought the moonguide dial and had success. last year i saw my biggest bucks on waxing type moons? Any input would be appreciated Thanks!


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Re: High vs Low pressure front

Unread postby Jdw » Fri Sep 22, 2017 5:35 am

The cool side of a front after the rain moves through can be good but the last two mature bucks I have killed have been just before a major rain event.
Even a lull between hard rains can be a good time for movement. It seems they move a bit more before and after and lay low when it is raining hard.
I don't see as much movement before and after weaker fronts.
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Re: High vs Low pressure front

Unread postby Stanley » Fri Sep 22, 2017 5:44 am

Just for some clarification; high pressure is generally associated with nice weather, while low pressure is generally associated with cloudy, rainy, or snowy weather. Lot of guys don't know this. Probably get a better response if people understand this. A cold front is good in most instances.
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Re: High vs Low pressure front

Unread postby Abishai » Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:45 am

Generally high pressure equals better deer hunting. This has been the case in my personal experience as well. However, I have killed 2 bucks in light rain with my muzzleloader--those were low pressure fronts.
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Re: High vs Low pressure front

Unread postby gjs4 » Fri Sep 22, 2017 12:31 pm

Any change after consistent days leads to a big move.
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Re: High vs Low pressure front

Unread postby monkatopaints » Fri Sep 22, 2017 2:06 pm

I've personally experienced deer moving a lot further right before a cold front/storm hits. I've also experienced good movement from deer the day after a front has passed through as well.
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Re: High vs Low pressure front

Unread postby SplitG2 » Fri Sep 22, 2017 2:51 pm

I'm gonna say high pressure for sure but without a doubt a low pressure system, combined with cold temps and a slow steady rain runs a very close 2nd.
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