Originally Posted by
Outdoorcountry
Some years there is a difference of almost a month. Charles Alscheimer has done extensive studies on this for years and I've found it to be accurate. As with anything, there are variables. The 2nd full moon after the Autumn equinox is the point of reference. The week before is the chasing phase (My favorite bc of most movement), two weeks before is seeking phase (Rubs, Scrapes, etc.), the week after is bedding phase (Boring as the bucks are laying with does and not moving.
I agree that the bright moon encourages nocturnal behavior and changes daytime movement. Also, because the bucks pack on fat for the rut, if it's above 45 deg F then they shut down bc they are too hott.
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So you're saying that the last week in October should be the primetime to be in the stand this year as the full moon lands on the 2nd of Nov. I really don't buy it. Isn't there some specially events like if that moon lands too late or too early it changes the equation. I don't remember it exactly but I hunt the first two weeks of Nov and see plenty of deer movement if the weather isn't too warm. I will agree with you on the weather portion. But politely disagree on the moon