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Old 10-20-2002 | 10:48 AM
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Great information. I've got seven years of deer sightings on graphs. I was going to post some of it here, but can't get it to upload from my Microsoft Excel or from Word.

If you've read my posts and topics "T.R.'s Tips" on on how the moon affects deer you will see most deer biologists don't believe moon position affects deer activity. Research suggests it doesn't.

Your graph looks like every graph of fall deer activity I've seen (which makes me think you are doing it right), and shows no correlation with moon position, because most of your sightings are at dawn and dusk, not spread equally throughout the day.

I think you'll find that deer sightings on a monthly basis may peak aournd the full moon. But, there is another lunar cycle that may affect deer movement, and I'm not sure you are talking it into account. To see correlations you have to use all the lunar factors that affect deer.

How do I post my graphs? If you want I'll try to send you some. Keep up the studies. If I can help let me know.

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