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Phases of the moon and hunting
tgr:
I've been told of the different movement of deer during the full moon etc. We have a full moon the weekend of 10/23. This is a week after our Southern NYS season starts and I think still pre-rut. Any one care to weigh in on their experiences and what to expect?
Tom R
Pat B:
I have hunted during all moon phases with the same results from all; sometime you see deer and sometimes not. I think a solunar table would tell you the better hunting times, no matter what phase the moon is in. When the moon it straight overhead or directly 180 degrees from there are the best "feeding" times and when the moon of at either horizon are the next best. Deer have to eat and even during a full moon.
JustinNC:
--- Quote from: tgr on September 13, 2010, 12:13:00 am ---I've been told of the different movement of deer during the full moon etc. We have a full moon the weekend of 10/23. This is a week after our Southern NYS season starts and I think still pre-rut. Any one care to weigh in on their experiences and what to expect?
Tom R
--- End quote ---
I enjoy hunting on a full moon. I can get by without charging my spotlight if it's clear and crisp. ;D
I think Pat hit the nail on the head. While they move at night a lot no doubt. Directly overhead and directly under foot are what Ive been told are good times to hunt during the moon. I see a lot of deer mid day riding about while working during a full moon. Exceptions to every rule and that time of year, all bets are off anyway.
Justin Snyder:
Ill go out on a limb here and say it makes a huge difference. I have watched the lunar phases while hunting and I will say that for the most part the calendars are spot on. Keep in mind that it isn't only the moon that actually affects hunting, it is the sun, the mood, their relation to each other and their proximity to the location. They have to be calculated for each location. Having said that, not only can they tell you which days are better hunting, they can also tell you what time the game will be moving. I don't let the lunar calendars stop me from hunting, but if I am planning ahead, I use the calendars to do it.
tgr:
Any particular website used to calculate the times?
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