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The Tale of a QDM Club by Dave Edwards
Own Your Own by Virgil Peritts
What Is TSI? by Matt Ross, QDMA
Native vs. Non-Native by Gabriel Karns, M. Colter Chitwood, Chris Moorman, and Dr. Chris DePerno
Oaks For Bucks by Chris Moorman
Deer Season: A Time For Kids by Stephanie Mallory
The Need For Minerals by Brian Murphy, QDMA
Perlitz Ranch Hosts Youth Camp by Kelly Haydel
Timing the Rut With Fawns by Gabriel Karns, M. Colter Chitwood
Ecological Reasons For Hunting by Dr. R. Larry Marchinton and Dr. Karl V. Miller
What percentage of a buck's antler development potential comes from the doe's genes? by Realtree Whitetail Team
Where were the bucks? by Team Realtree
Growths on Deer? by Team Realtree
How Many Teats? by Team Realtree
Why No Oaks? by Team Realtree
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Reader Questions
"Pressured" Movement
Question: How does barometric pressure affect deer movement?
Answer: That's a great question because many hunters refer to deer movement patterns with respect to barometric pressure. We've all watched deer move a lot right before or after a storm. However, we've also hunted during those same barometric pressures and observed little deer movement.
Unfortunately, there is little scientific information available on the subject. What the limited research shows, however, is that it's likely not a specific barometric pressure that causes deer to move, but the change in pressure in combination with other environmental variable such as precipitation, etc.
A simple change in barometric pressure (up or down) doesn't cause much change in movement patterns so there are clearly more variables involved. Research hasn't identified them yet but scientists are continually searching. I like to hunt as a storm front approaches and I've been successful during many of those occasions. I've also been skunked during (seemingly) identical conditions.
Clearly, there were other factors at play. I guess the bottom line is to hunt as often as you can, and keep good records of weather conditions and deer sightings so you can determine the "optimal" hunting conditions for your area.
Kip Adams