ProWeather Forecasting
Weather is the primary driver of game movement. ProHunt integrates a hunting-specific weather engine that presents not just raw meteorological data but the hunting implications of every condition change. The result is a single HuntCast score from 0-100 across the next 3-16 days, so you know exactly when to be in the stand.
HuntCast: The Hunt Score
The HuntCast score (0-100) is generated by ProHunt's proprietary multi-factor formula. Confirmed inputs include wind conditions, moon phase, and barometric pressure, plus additional undisclosed variables. A score above 70 indicates excellent hunting conditions; below 40 suggests poor movement. It is one universal score — no species selection needed. The table below is general hunting knowledge on how conditions affect game movement:
| Factor | Peak Hunting Condition | Poor Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | Falling temp, cool morning | Hot midday, heatwave |
| Barometric pressure | Rising after a low (24-48 hrs post-front) | Falling before a front |
| Wind speed | 0-15 km/h (light breeze) | 35+ km/h (strong wind) |
| Precipitation | Light drizzle or just-cleared | Heavy rain, thunderstorm |
| Humidity | Low-to-moderate | Very high (storm front) |
| Cloud cover | Partly cloudy | Completely overcast or clear (extreme heat) |
| Moon phase | New moon (nocturnal rest) | Full moon (all-night activity) |
| Time of day | First 90 min after sunrise, last 60 min before sunset | 10 am to 2 pm |
| Rut stage | Pre-rut seeking, rut peak | Deep post-rut |
| Seasonal position | Early season cool-down, late October–November for deer | Midsummer, deep winter cold snap |
Forecast Range
| Plan | Forecast Length |
|---|---|
| Free | 3-day forecast |
| Pro | 16-day forecast |
Weather Variables Explained
Barometric Pressure
Barometric pressure is arguably the single most predictive weather variable for deer movement. A dropping pressure (approaching storm) causes deer to feed heavily before the front. During the storm, movement drops dramatically. In the 24-48 hours after the front passes with a rising barometer, deer movement surges — this is the optimal post-front hunting window.
Watch the pressure trend around a front — knowing whether pressure is falling, bottoming, or rising tells you where in the front cycle you are.
Moon Phase
The ProRut moon phase calendar in ProHunt tracks the lunar cycle (species coverage varies by country and region). A full moon means deer are active all night and less so during daylight. A new moon concentrates movement in daytime hours — better hunting. The moon overhead and moon underfoot positions (gravitational peaks) also show peak activity windows.
Wind and Its Interaction with Temperature
Wind above 25 km/h suppresses deer movement — the noise prevents them from hearing predators and increases their stress. Wind also amplifies temperature: a 5°C day with 30 km/h wind feels far colder for both deer and hunters, so factor wind chill into your planning.
Planning a Hunt Using HuntCast
Open HuntCast
Tap the HuntCast icon in the bottom navigation bar.
Check the current score
The universal hunt score (0-100) for your location appears immediately — no configuration needed.
Review the 16-day calendar
Scan for days with consistently high scores (70+) during morning and evening windows. Plan your vacation days around these peaks.
Drill into the daily detail
Tap any day to see how the score shifts across morning, midday, and evening. Identify the windows with the highest probability of action.
Check back before you go
Re-open HuntCast shortly before your hunt — the forecast reflects the latest conditions, so a late check catches improving windows for last-minute morning hunts.
Best Practices
- The 48-hour post-front rule. The best deer hunting is almost always in the 24-48 hours following a significant cold front. Plan to be in the stand for at least the first two days after a front passes.
- Do not hunt a falling barometer. As pressure drops ahead of a front, deer movement slows dramatically. Save that stand for the post-front surge.
- Check the time-of-day detail, not just the daily score. A day might average 55/100 but have a strong morning window. The daily average can hide these peaks — always look at the morning and evening windows.
- Combine with the scent cone. A high HuntCast score with an unfavourable wind is worse than a moderate HuntCast score with perfect wind. Weather score + wind favourability = complete decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where does the weather data come from?
- ProHunt sources its forecasts from professional weather models with high spatial resolution, blended into hunting-specific outputs like the HuntCast score and scent cone analysis.
- How accurate is the 16-day forecast?
- Days 1-5 have high accuracy (comparable to professional forecasts). Days 6-10 have moderate accuracy — useful for planning. Days 11-16 are trend indicators rather than precise forecasts. Always re-check the 7-day forecast the week of your planned hunt.
- Is the HuntCast score species-specific?
- No. HuntCast produces one universal hunt score for your location and time. It reflects overall hunting conditions — wind, moon phase, barometric pressure, and other factors — rather than modelling a single species.
Related Features
- Wind and Scent Cone — wind direction data that drives stand selection
- AI Heatmaps — weather inputs drive spatial activity probability
- Hunt Planning — use HuntCast data to plan stand assignments