Deer will be active all day during a steady rain, especially if the wet weather lasts for several days. ... If you decide to move, do it around noon, when deer are least active. You may bump a whitetail at any time, of course, but those standard pre-dusk deer will be out and moving much earlier in wet weather.

Is it worth deer hunting in the rain?

Yes, rain does affect hunters. ... It may alter the times they are normally active, but deer still need to feed and will still go about their business as soon as the rain comes to a halt. Whitetail deer will always be active and on the move except if the weather is severe, such as there being a downpour and a lot of wind.

Where do deers go when raining?

When faced with heavy downpour most deer will seek shelter under forest canopies, but mule deer are found in places where these kinds of forests are scarce. In heavy rain mule deer will seek any form of shelter they can find, often hiding under stray foliage where possible.