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Indiana deer movement today

Midwestern farm-edge and timber deer in Indiana still track early-season food patterns. Use today’s Indianapolis-area Movement Index as a statewide read, then run your ZIP in the free app for stand wind and timing.

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Fair
Movement Index · Indianapolis, IN

Fair — Not a kill-sit day. Use it for intel — observation or a camera check.

As of Monday, September 7, 2026 at 10:51 PM · Confidence: Medium — Moderate confidence: Steady barometric pressure (no clear trajectory signal), and no significant temperature change (no cold-front trigger). Other inputs look solid.

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Best sit today

Morning stand (6:53 AM – 9:08 AM) — solid window. Be in your stand 30–45 min before the window opens.

Season phase: early-season

Best movement times

  • 6:53 AM – 9:08 AM
  • 6:17 PM – 8:32 PM

Movement periods

Early Morning
6:53 AM – 9:08 AM
Good · 66/100
Midday
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Poor · 32/100
Evening
6:17 PM – 8:32 PM
Fair · 62/100

Weather snapshot

  • 69°F
  • Wind NE at 3 mph
  • Pressure steady
  • Waning Crescent moon

Top movement factors

  • Warm Front: 1°F warming trend — slight negative that may shift movement toward dusk rather than dawn.
  • Cloud Cover: 70% cloud cover — reduced light and stable thermals that can make deer more comfortable moving during daylight.
  • Temperature: 69°F — mild temperatures tend to taper daytime movement. The last hour of shooting light is often the best bet.
  • Moon Phase: Waning Crescent (15% lit) — solunar timing may favor morning and evening movement windows.
  • Season: Early Season: Deer follow predictable food-source patterns. Target mast crops and ag fields at dawn and dusk.