Thread: What do deer do when it's raining?

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

When iwas a lad we had live capture deer mostly some goats sheep and pigs.
Any rain at all and all goats would be under the trees. Deer would be running round chasing each other and generally playing silly Buggers playing.
The deer would only go to shelter if it was really Pissing down or very windy or both

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Does it depend on the season? Obviously rain is a welcome releif in the warmer months but would it still apply in mid winter when their chances of warming up are reduced?

Originally Posted by Gibo

Does it depend on the season? Obviously rain is a welcome releif in the warmer months but would it still apply in mid winter when their chances of warming up are reduced?

Even when it was bloody freezing rain and sleet.
goats under trees first
pigs next sheep after that deer last in order of worsening conditions.
This was all in paddocks tho.... even if wild stock.

If its just raining head to your usual spot weather its farmland,doc managed bush or clearings.

In my experience your chances are better than average in normal rain/drizzle/fog.

If strong winds and or heavy rain sus out your previously scouted shelter spots(rock overhangs,big logs,depressions etc(with sign of occupation) )
Or stay at camp and cook a feed and get on the piss