Thread: Hunting and the Weather

Originally Posted by Tahr

The weather always seems worse than it is when its beating on a roof, and can look worse on weather maps than it often turns out.
I look very carefully at the rainbars and wind direction on the forecasts because what looks like rain is often drizzly overcast or just showers.
If the weather is going to be shit though it's usually pretty obvious on the forecasts and I don't chance it.

Because I go out most weeks Im always planning ahead and scanning the weather.

That will change soon though 'cos my health has struck me a blow and will put me out of commission for several months - fortunately its going to be winter and I will be back into it hopefully for the late spring.

shit mate, thats no good, you WILL be chomping alright!

Originally Posted by Tahr

The weather always seems worse than it is when its beating on a roof, and can look worse on weather maps than it often turns out.
I look very carefully at the rainbars and wind direction on the forecasts because what looks like rain is often drizzly overcast or just showers.
If the weather is going to be shit though it's usually pretty obvious on the forecasts and I don't chance it.

Because I go out most weeks Im always planning ahead and scanning the weather.

That will change soon though 'cos my health has struck me a blow and will put me out of commission for several months - fortunately its going to be winter and I will be back into it hopefully for the late spring.

Take it easy young fella I hope you are back in action really soon.
Bella will miss her outings

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bush hunting in the rain is deadly!for the deer.

Originally Posted by grandpamac

Greetings All,
Next stop was the next 10 days weather for my favourite spot. Rain forecast every day.

I hear you Grandpamac, and I'm pacing around like a caged lion thanks to the Tropical Cyclone forecast. But disregard all the young fellas that are claiming success in foul weather. Who the hell wants to get soaked to the skin and have water running out the bottom of our Jockeys at our age been there, done that

And all the best Tahr

All the best @Tahr hope all is well

We need somewhere on here for post 70 yo farts still clawing their way up hill's and sliding on bums back down again.

Gentlemen I am in awe. 50 feels old to me. If I’m still sneaking around in the bushes in 25 years i will be truly grateful.

55 this year and feeling it in the mornings ,had manual labour job all my life , once moving about. Not too bad but morning and evenings suck..bourbon helps though..

Originally Posted by The bomb

55 this year and feeling it in the mornings ,had manual labour job all my life , once moving about. Not too bad but morning and evenings suck..bourbon helps though..

Il have a few bourbons after a couple of beers on Saturday night.Watching rugby will be relaxing,i don't care who wins as long as its good game.

Yes get well soon @Tahr, always enjoy reading your posts. I'm a few years behind you at 68 but i try to get out as often as i can cause ya never know what's round the corner as you get older!!!

Originally Posted by 30late

Yes get well soon @Tahr, always enjoy reading your posts. I'm a few years behind you at 68 but i try to get out as often as i can cause ya never know what's round the corner as you get older!!!

Yeah. Make the most of your health.
Ive known in my head there has been something wrong for quite a while.
Fitness is important chaps - surgeon says that my exercise regime has opened up other heart blood vessels that are saving the day.
I asked him a few weeks ago if I could still go hunting. He said with a frown "it's not the sort of thing we are wanting you to do".
But damn it, I would rather die wandering than wondering. So I haven't stopped - I just take it carefully.

Good luck Tahr and best wishes for a speedy recovery. I'm a measly 56 next week but have noticed a few more aches and pains that seem to crop up out of "nowhere". It becomes a constant battle to keep on top of things.
Youth is wasted on the young

Not long 70 here. Doing more than ever, but give up going out in the rain many years ago, avoid the heat to.
I'm a fair weather man. I figure your meant to enjoy it not suffer through it. Lol

Walk a lot less to, mostly ambush them and doing ok I might add. It's surprising how far you don't need to go from the ute sometimes.

Probably lucky health wise but not particularly fit.

I say just keep on keeping on.

I shoot all my deer from the bonnet of the truck neat.Ambush them,let them walk to you.

I’m obviously one who can enjoy the more dramatic weather, but not every time. I figure do what you enjoy.

I like what Lambie said. I let the gun take me for a walk, it’s pretty much the best thing i can do for mental health, and if i shoot something that’s a bonus.

Some of my best memories have been in the wicked weather. No one else around, all the colours are brighter from the wetness and there’s enough noise from wind and rain that it’s easier to sneak up on things or get chance encounters.

But I’ve also worked a lot of outdoor/field work jobs where it’s all day, rain or shine. Wet undies within the first hour of the day just shit.

Sorry to hear about the health Tahr. Having the bush to get back to will make the difference i reckon.