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If our OP had camera intel of his property, and all the crazy daytime deer movement despite the warm weather, my guess is he wouldn’t be asking for advice on whether to hunt.
I’m not saying don’t hunt. Neither is the good doctor. He’s saying he doesn’t hunt, because he doesn’t like spending time in the woods in low leverage situations - a personal choice derived from his research and personal proclivities.
The math is the math though. As a general rule, temperature effects daytime deer movement to a larger degree than any other factor. And though the specific property you’re referencing, on the specific day you’re discussing, was not included in that data set, across time and circumstance, the trend will hold.
I’m not answering his question of whether he should hunt today. That’s silly to even attempt to answer that question. I’m also not sure if he should walk in traffic, or cook chili.
I’m answering his general unspoken question - he knows the conditions don’t favor him. He’s trying to justify trying anyway. I’d rather remind him of the general trend that makes him be unsure. Because that usually leads to the best outcomes over time. But if he wants to tell a story to justify hunting this week, shoot - I’m a silly ape too! I’m all for it.
Seems useful to be able to admit it, then move forward wjth that knowledge. Maybe not.
Right, he's asking because he doesn't know. I'm saying go find out (within the context of what he already knows).
You and me and the Dr, we can only speculate on what exactly is going on at someone's property we know little to nothing about. Sometimes things run contrary to the trends, and it might be worth looking into is all.
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