Full Moon Tactics?
10-25-2007, 08:30 AM
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Typical Buck
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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?
10-25-2007, 08:35 AM
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RE: Full Moon Tactics?
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.....
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.....
10-25-2007, 08:43 AM
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Dominant Buck
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RE: Full Moon Tactics?
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.
10-25-2007, 09:56 AM
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Typical Buck
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RE: Full Moon Tactics?
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!
10-25-2007, 10:30 AM
#9
Giant Nontypical
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RE: Full Moon Tactics?
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.
10-25-2007, 11:32 AM
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Fork Horn
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RE: Full Moon Tactics?
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
