Have you done your scouting and found prime, active whitetail habitat? Good for you.
Now you can do some finer detail scouting and pick some possible stand locations.
However, no matter how much homework you have done, you will find that the majority of your better hunting days will be determined by mother nature.
Deer hunters have always been aware that changing weather can directly change whitetail behavior.
Extremes in temperature , wind, and/or precipitation will cause whitetails to go on the defensive.
But the question is, what tells them when to feed, to seek shelter, or when its safe to resume normal activity? It is the built-in barometer that the deer possess.
Barometric pressure is a major key in the behavioral patterns of whitetail deer.
So what can you do? Simply keep an eye on your barometer and closely watch the pressure patterns in your area.
Most hunters do have access to the internet or at least some way of finding out the barometric pressure.
A better way is to go get yourself a compact weather meter that will fit right in your pocket.
The meters on the market today are very precise.
Most will record barometric pressure for 12 hours and accurately forecasts for another 24.
By spending time patterning the barometric pressure that comes with all weather fronts, you will have a good idea when the deer will be moving.
Plan your hunts accordingly.
This will allow you to put in quality time at peak periods of whitetail activity.