RE: whitetail hunting by the moon
The moon does tend to stretch or constrict the rut. When a full one comes right before the usual rut window, it can actually kick the rut in harder at the beginning. When it falls right after the usual window it can actually dull the rut out but stretch it out for a longer period of time. The full moon right at the beginning of the rut will make for a stronger rut. I've read that, but after checking it out here, it seems like it's true. I also think anywhere outside the rut, the FM makes midday hunting better, and the new moon seems to make the morning/evening hunting alot better.