Rob and Greg may both be right on this one. I Have been arguing the moon phase thing for years, and years, and years,with so called whitetail / moon phase experts. So without writeing a novel, I will try to explane. When the moon is in position to have the Strongest Gravitational Pull on the planetit Causes an Uncontrolable Urge to Eat in both Humans and Animals. Don' belive me? Keep track of what you eat for 2 month's, then let me know what you think!! The Moon's Gravitational pull moves Oceans!!! And in the northern states, in areas were the Doe to Buck ratio is high, you should start seeing signs of the third and final rut. But hay, I'm just a slightly over weight, middle age bowhunter, take it for what it's worth!