Full Moon Tactics?
 

I've always been interested in the effect the moon has on deer habits. My question is do you guys change anything when there's a full moon, like hunting more in the middle of the day, etc. Do you think morning activity changes during a full moon? Or does it not matter to you?

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i usually sleep in an hour or two get out there around 8or9, and hunt till sundown ;)

thats if you go by the "theory" of deer movement vs. moon phase. some believe in it some dont. i take it into account, but dont take as gospel. just hunt like you normally do, and keep the theory in mind for when your not seeing any deer moving.

the theory of full moon movement is that they move mostly between 10 and 2ish. so do with it what you will.....

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I've never noticed all that much change on the full moon, barometric pressure has a greater impact on them than the moon ever will.

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Ive found that feeding cycles will be effected by a full moon. Ive noticed that deer will feed all night during a feeding cycle. As far as the rut, the rut moon is the best time to stay out all day.

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I usually like to sleep in on the mornings following the full moon, then stay out the rest of the day.

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Interesting responses. I read a book years ago on this subject, it had a moon chart suggesting when to hunt feeding and transition areas based upon the moon's position. They also said the timing of the new moon directly affected the intensity and timing of the rut. I personally think that there is something to all that, but otherfactorssuch as hunting pressure and weather influence deer movementmore. Keep the feedback coming!

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I usually see most my bucks late in the morning around this time of the year, I think im going to try to get in later and stay all day this weekend lets hope it works!

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My time to hunt is dictated by other factors(work) besides the moon phases. HOWEVER, I do notice less deer sightings when there is a full moon, and I am hunting the normal morning & evening time slots.

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Just as in my fish guiding, full moon means being out at noon for sure. My journal shows me that I see many deer moving around that time on full moon. Catching walleyes at noon on a full moon is easily accomplished. Taz