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10-22-2002, 01:41 AM
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Sandy Creek New York USA
Posts: 188
RE: Deer coming in at dark so disapointing!
Got the same problem here in upstate New York. Maybe once we get rid of that gol darn moon we can do some decent hunting. Also I've seen some rubs and the pre rut activity may bring out the deer earlier as the rut approaches. Hang in there Doe Doe (I love saying that).
10-22-2002, 04:30 AM
#3
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Orangeburg NY Orangeburg, NY USA
Posts: 310
RE: Deer coming in at dark so disapointing!
Come next week you will have favorable moon phase with the 4th as no moon at all. That should get them moving earlier in the evening and later at dawn. I have rarely seen deer move when there is a full 2/3 moon available for late night feeding. Headed for the Dacks on the 2nd.............CANT WAIT!!!!
10-22-2002, 06:11 AM
#5
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Hilliard OH USA
Posts: 328
RE: Deer coming in at dark so disapointing!
The other option is to move the stands closer to the bedding area so they don't have as far to go till they get to you!
Good Luck
Greg
"Getting close to the game is the joy of Bowhunting for me, the harvest is a bonus."
Live 15 ft Python after eating a small Antelope!
Good Luck
Greg
"Getting close to the game is the joy of Bowhunting for me, the harvest is a bonus."
Live 15 ft Python after eating a small Antelope!
10-22-2002, 08:15 AM
#6
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Fredericksburg Virginia USA
Posts: 13,672
RE: Deer coming in at dark so disapointing!
I have a feeling there is more to do with pressure and hunger than the moon, at least in my area, I saw 4 doe 2 hours before sunset yesterday and another 2 about another hour later. I have in my area noticed most deer do not move in the morning during a full moon, but even that is not 100%. Last friday I saw 3 doe in the afternoon well before sundown. I am not discrediting the moon phase deal at all, but I have found it not to be 100% accurate. Deer move when hungry or pushed, just like fish bite when they are hungry.
The Tazman aka Martin Price
Founder and President of
Virginia Disabled Outdoorsmen Club
The Tazman aka Martin Price
Founder and President of
Virginia Disabled Outdoorsmen Club
10-22-2002, 05:44 PM
#7
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Vegreville Alberta, Canada
Posts: 207
RE: Deer coming in at dark so disapointing!
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Exactly what I was gonna say. The big bucks hang inside the bush till after dark, they ain't stupid.
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Exactly what I was gonna say. The big bucks hang inside the bush till after dark, they ain't stupid.
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10-22-2002, 11:17 PM
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Oakland OR USA
Posts: 2,929
RE: Deer coming in at dark so disapointing!
We have had some very good weather this year and its has made the deer hunting pretty slow so far . They are feeding at night and laying up during the day . I still hunt so this doen't bother me very much ,it actually makes it better but for a stand hunter its not to good . I have seen a lot of little bucks ,but nothing I want to shoot yet still looking for the big one .