Moon phases??

[Vabowman]

Ok, do you guys really think that moon phases have an impact on deer movement? I have read articles that say it's a myth. I don't know, the last few days have been slow, no deer sightings at all. Some people are seeing deer, but not like I thought we would here in Va. The rut is now on here and but not heavy yet. Are the mornings supposed to be better on a new moon? Evenings? Or does it seem to matter??

[125py]

i dont have much luck on a full moon in the evenings

[Austin/WI]

Generally, a full moon means deer won't start moving until later in the evenings and are in bed early in mornings - just because of how much lighter it is. On the flip side. This weekend we can expect deer movement a little earlier in the evenings because of the almost non-existeent moon and see more movement in the morningsa little later.

This is at least what most of the theories state...

[bushanic]

Vabowman, what part of virginia are you in.i am in king goerge and didnt see much last saturday.

[Gundeck]

I actually think there is alot to the moon phases. You have to understand, though, that the effect is subtle and there are many other things that can impact the movement.

[Vabowman]

Im in Chesterfield County, we are pretty close. I killed 2 nice buck in one week about 2 weeks ago, and then nothing, one deer sighting since then.

[cynikalHC]

ORIGINAL: burbaust99

Generally, a full moon means deer won't start moving until later in the evenings and are in bed early in mornings - just because of how much lighter it is. On the flip side. This weekend we can expect deer movement a little earlier in the evenings because of the almost non-existeent moon and see more movement in the morningsa little later.

This is at least what most of the theories state...

I am a firm believer in this. They are nocturnal animals so why come out in the day if they can see enough during the night? New Moon = Me in the woods everytime. I dont even bother to drive the 3 1/2 hours to the lease if there is a full moon. (I do still sneak off to a place closer to home though..theres always a chance)

[blondiez24]

When there's a full moon the deer will be out all night long, and bed first thing in the morning then move in the afternoon, then bed in the evening. On a new moon the deer will be moving right at first and last light. When theres a half moon they move after first light and before afternoon, then right before last light. We have a feeder set behind our house that we watch deer. I have cameras on it, and this moon phase thing seems to be the way I wrote.