The effect of air pressure on deer movement

[Northcountryman]

So , I was reading my D& DH mag and they were talking about barometric as a factor that can affect deer movement and activity . According the the article , movement increases markedly just prior to the approach of a cold front when there’s a significant drop in air pressure . Apparently , there’s evidence they can sense this change . Further , ideal barometric range for this movement lies between 29.80 and 30.5 inches . I haven’t heard of this before , What do you think ? 

Edited November 10, 2020 by Northcountryman

[Pav2704]

Low temps and high pressure have always been good days for deer sightings.

[moog5050]

I believe it.  Pressure changes = fronts = storms coming or going  = deer movement.

[Don_C]

I believe it. I regularly check WU 10-day forecast for days like this Saturday. I have no data to prove anything, but it's something I have always heard and read. Whitetail Habitat Solutions has a lot of info on hunting the weather if you don't follow him, he's worth a look.

Good info here... go right to 11 min.

 

Edited November 10, 2020 by Don_C

[The_Real_TCIII]

I used tohate high pressure blue bird days but the past few years I've learned to love them. The dreary days that I used to think felt "Deery " have sucked for me


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[chrisw]

Every creature behaves differently on different barometric pressures. Animals are just way more in tune with it than us. It's part of their survival, they need the heads up with approaching fronts.

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[Northcountryman]

6 hours ago, Pav2704 said:

Low temps and high pressure have always been good days for deer sightings.

Wait : low temps , yes , but High pressure ? I thought low !! Or , do you mean    High pressure right before a sudden drop ? Thanks