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Pond, James Pond · July 11, 2020, 08:02 AM

Basically, I was curious as I my country cabin is in a hunting area. You do hear shots ringing out now and then.

Whilst most people won't be rushing outside in bad weather, I'm pretty sure it won't deter a hunter who's out to harvest meat.

Yet, I don't remember the last time I heard anyone shooting during rainy weather.

Is it because rain absorbs the sound more, or are the hunters simply staying dry?

July 11, 2020, 08:02 AM	#1
Pond, James Pond Senior Member Join Date: July 12, 2011 Location: Top of the Baltic stack Posts: 6,079	Does rainy weather make for quieter shooting? Basically, I was curious as I my country cabin is in a hunting area. You do hear shots ringing out now and then. Whilst most people won't be rushing outside in bad weather, I'm pretty sure it won't deter a hunter who's out to harvest meat. Yet, I don't remember the last time I heard anyone shooting during rainy weather. Is it because rain absorbs the sound more, or are the hunters simply staying dry? __________________ When the right to effective self-defence is denied, that right to self-defence which remains is essentially symbolic. Freedom: Please enjoy responsibly.