RE: Effects of the moon
2000 season (my first) my hunting "network" said full moon was a lousy time to hunt. Said the deer feed at night and bed down in day. Boy were they right. Nothing was moving the next day. Swore I'd never go in full moon again.
2001 season already had my buck two weeks before and went with another buddy to hunt during full moon. All the places we go were hoppin'!! Only reason he came back empty was being picky three times and a poor shot once.
2003 season I decided full moon was not so bad. Went hunting during full moon and saw almost nothing. Got my buck two weeks later in new moon.
This season, (yesterday), I'm hunting again in full moon week. Deer rutting everywhere I was legal to shoot. Got picky twice and on the third I hit the biggest buck in my four seasons at 10:30 am!
I think I will listen RomanWild. JUST HUNT!!