how many of you hunt going by moon phases I personally have never really paid a whole lot of attention to it. does it really make a huge difference on deer movement. if so does anyone know a good chart to go by.

never have and still get deer and see deer

Over the past few years I have started to notice more and more how the bucks move after the 2nd full moon of the fall. I live in a suburban area north of Pittsburgh and my back yard is a natural funnel for the deer to pass thru from feeding to bedding. The last week of October thru the first week of November allowed me to see some of the largest bucks I have ever seen.


Here is a link to a pretty good description of the phases of the rut and when they occur.
http://forum.hunting.net/asppg/tm.as...phases&#743530

try this book:

Hunting Whitetails by the Moon by Charles J. Alsheimer

whether you agree with him or not, it is still a VERY interesting book.

The only thing that I really follow is the full moon. I usually sleep in the morning following a clear sky full moon. That's about it.

Go to www.espn.com and click the link on the left side for "Outdoors." Once you're there and the page is fully loaded (may take a while), hold your pointer over the tab on top labeled "HUNTING." There should be a link for "Best Hunting Times," Click there.

This takes you to the current month's Astro table, which is actually a solunar chart which tells you the precise times that the moon is overhead and underfoot (high and low tide times). Studies have shown increased fish and animal activity levels at these particular times, if the weather permits.

I always carry one in my pack, and check it out when I get on stand. If nothing else, it gives you a reason to stay focused and stay on stand for those extra few hours which may be the difference between the hunt of a lifetime and going home early.

I have been keeping track of deer sightings and times, and I have noticed some loose correlation between this chart and what I see.

Just something else to tinker with, IMO - It worked for me this year - I bagged a nice 9 point at 4:45 in the afternoon (peak moon time for that day) cruising the edge of a cornfield on a full moon night. I guess you could say I'm now a believer, but if the moon chart says it's gonna be a bad day, and I'm off - you bet your arse, I won't be sleeping in!!

The address for that table is pasted below (I hope)
http://espn.go.com/outdoors/tips/s/g_fea_astro_tables.html

This link will get you to the Moon Phase calendar provided by the Navy.
You apply the information as you believe.
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/

Pops423, this is a great point and a well established fact based on the dropping of fawns in the spring. If they back track based on the gestation period it falls right in line with the time frame to which you refer.
The bucks are most active then because that is when the greatest number of doe’ come into estrus, at least in the northern US.

I'm am quite sure it has some bearing on whitetail deer. I don't put much thought into it. If I can hunt, I do, regardless of the moon phase.

I shot 90% of my bucks during the fullmoon period. I have luck with and I know alot of people that hate it. Maybe its just the area i hunt.

I have been told that the best time to hunt is when the moon is directly over head or directly underneath you (other side of the globe).