Hunting in the rain

[.300WSMImpact!]

for the guys on here that have experiance hunting with your bow in the rain, do you have to alow drop in your arrow for the weight of the rain? I am trying to be prepared for upcoming bow elk season, just in case there is wet weather

[Coyote]

At ethical distances it shouldn't matter. One thing I will say is that if you are hunting elk (or anything ) in the rain be extra damn sure of your shot placement. Rain will quickly wash out your blood trail so you'll be tracking the hard way. (don't ask me how I know). You will want the animal to go down really quick. I'm not saying don't hunt in the rain, just be aware of the risks.

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[Jehiah]

no.............................

[.300WSMImpact!]

thanks guys, I dont plan on any long shots, I would be happy just with a couple close incounters

[Ruger4]

DJ it probably wont rain here before hunting season now !! but if it does I have a tree stand up in the pasture for practice on my glendel , come on by and shoot some arrows for piece of mind if you like.........

[tomahawk]

If its raining hard and your using a "peep" sight, check it regularily as the peep hole can fill with water and when the opportunity for a shot comes it adds a bunch of stress to your hunt, I have first hand experience and its not fun after waiting all that time for the chance.

[Big Lew]

I've not noticed any appreciative difference when shooting in the rain (other than extreme temperature differences) I practice both during dry and wet periods out to 60 yards, sometimes even when raining fairly hard. Our range has a covered area for the shooter so that the bow isn't in the rain. As mentioned though, you have to have patience and determine if you'll have a good chance of tracking recovery. I've personally let many opportunities go because I deemed tracking success during heavy rain in the specific area unlikely.

[Ron.C]

My answer to your question is no, given you are not hunting in a torrential downpour. I welcome rainy fall days as a bowhunter as they allow you to be absolutely silent and I have had good succes still hunting during these conditions. Yes, the rain washes blood away pretty damn fast, but it is still very doable.

I don't like the idea of holding over/under for any reason that I cannot predict "ie, rain, wind, animal dropping etc. " Like others above, this point is usually driven home by a bad experience. I think with archery, you need to shoot at the same point every time and thats heart/lungs and if you think heavy rain is going to affect that, or high wind etc, don't shoot.