Originally Posted by
crokit
Nov. 9th-16th: If you don't have any other time to be in the woods this archery season, or rifle for that matter in the Northern Zone of NY, be in the woods then, every possible minute. The period just prior to the second new moon after the fall solistice falls then. I could give a rats a$$ what people think about the issue.
All I know is what IIIIIIIIIIIII have experienced and observed in this stage of lunar activity for nearly 30 years. Yes, there will be rut activity prior to this, but that week, it will be NUTS regarding BIG BUCK activity. WORD!!
I sure hope you're right as this hits the middle of my vacation. I agree moon does affect movement but only in the fact that the full moon lessens deer movement. I think this year should be good as the moon is getting darker right around that time of year so we should see more daylight deer movement this year.