Hunters can use the wind to their advantage and evade a deer\u2019s keen sense of smell, but before you can do that, you must determine wind direction.<\/p>\n
Hunting the wind is an essential part of hunting that can make or break the success of your trip. To make this task easier, we\u2019ve gathered a few methods to better track the wind\u2019s direction.<\/p>\n
Continue reading for six easy to follow methods for determining which way the wind is blowing.<\/p>\n
Commercial Wind Detectors<\/strong> \u2014 Available online and at most outdoor retailers, commercial wind detectors are a fan favorite for checking which way the wind is blowing. These helpful tools are made up of a small, pliable plastic bottles with a hole near the top filled with fine, scent-free powder. When you give the bottle a squeeze, a little puff of powder comes out for the wind to pick up, allowing you to get a good read.<\/p>\n Milkweeds or Other Weeds<\/strong> \u2014 If you want to keep things natural, look around for weeds with seeds that can be carried in the wind, such as dried milkweed pods<\/a> or dandelions. These almost-lighter-than-air seeds will soar in the slightest of breezes helping you determine the wind\u2019s direction. Many hunters prefer this method to a commercial wind indicator tool because it gives a longer read, and it shows slight changes in direction.<\/p>\n Smoke Bombs<\/strong> \u2014 Smoke bombs are a great way to get a good reading on the wind. However, smoke bombs should only be used during the offseason. Hunters love using these because they cover a large area and stick around long enough to get a good read.<\/p>\n Lighters<\/strong> \u2014 A tool you likely already have in your pack is a lighter. Did you know it can double as a wind detector? It won\u2019t give you the best reading ever, but it gives you an idea of the wind that immediately surrounds you. Simply light it and watch which way the flame blows out. Just make sure to use it cautiously as not to start any fires.<\/p>\n Check a Weather App<\/strong> \u2014 Every good hunter needs a weather app on their smartphone. Many weather apps have features like sunrise and sunset times, temperature, and the all-important wind direction. Open up your app whenever you need to know which way the wind is blowing.<\/p>\n Wet Finger<\/strong> \u2014 This method doesn\u2019t require any tools or gadgets. All you\u2019ll need is your finger and some spit. Remove your glove, lick your finger of choice, and put it to the wind. The cold side tells you which direction the wind is coming from.<\/p>\n Mastering wind direction can be tricky, but it can be the difference between coming home empty-handed or with a trophy buck. Be sure to try out these effective methods for determining wind direction on your next hunt with the professional hunting guides<\/a> at R & K Hunting Company<\/a>. Our knowledgeable guides have years of experience that bring hunters back season after season. Contact our hunting experts<\/a> and book your next Rocky Mountain hunting adventure<\/a> in Utah or Wyoming today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hunters can use the wind to their advantage and evade a deer\u2019s keen sense of smell, but before you can do that, you must determine wind direction. Hunting the wind is an essential part of hunting that can make or break the success of your trip. To make this task easier, we\u2019ve gathered a few […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":512,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_angie_page":false,"page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[152,11],"tags":[81],"class_list":["post-511","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-deer-hunting","category-hunting-tips","tag-deer-hunting"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev2.therevity.com\/hunting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/511","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev2.therevity.com\/hunting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev2.therevity.com\/hunting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev2.therevity.com\/hunting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev2.therevity.com\/hunting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=511"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dev2.therevity.com\/hunting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/511\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":841,"href":"https:\/\/dev2.therevity.com\/hunting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/511\/revisions\/841"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev2.therevity.com\/hunting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/512"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev2.therevity.com\/hunting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=511"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev2.therevity.com\/hunting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=511"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev2.therevity.com\/hunting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=511"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Contact R & K Hunting Company<\/strong><\/h2>\n