I have the opportunity to hunt turkey this weekend, but where I will be it is expected to downpour. I'm assuming the rain will be a disadvantage for them to smell and see me. I'm not worried about hearing them less in the rain, I'll be in a blind where I would certainly expect them to come as they do routinely. I'll be seeing them, not listening for them, per se.

Their normal pattern is to come off the wooded hill, fly across the road, and drink from the creek on the property. It's a 3.5 hr drive for me. Not a problem, but I am concerned that the toms will not need to fly across the road to get the water, if it's pouring rain. Those of you who know a lot more about turkey behavior than I do, will the rain change their daily movement routine? That is, even if it's raining, will they likely still fly over by habit?

All input is appreciated. Thanks.

Hunted turkeys in Oklahoma years ago in a driving rain/sleet/snow/lightening and thunderstorm - what an experience!

The turkeys didn't come off the roost until 'way late in the morning. Every time the thunder would boom, the gobblers would gobble. Finally, the hens started flying off the roost and the gobblers followed. Due to everything being soaking wet, they basically just stood and milled around more than feeding.

Don't look for much action in driving rain. Wait til it's over.

Thanks for your valuable comments kdub - I'm looking forward to giving it a go.

Best,