justin_birch Report post Posted December 29, 2009 what is the best moon phase to hunt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernCouesHunter Report post Posted December 29, 2009 I would say that the full moon and the new moon are about equal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Sniper Report post Posted December 29, 2009 I've had better luck with no moon so I typically try to hunt then, but I have ZERO scientific evidence to go along with this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmwellslv Report post Posted December 30, 2009 i would think a full moon would allow them to be more active at night, so...imo i think no moon would be best. but what do i know, im sure someone will correct me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted December 30, 2009 do a search for "moon" in this biology section and get plenty of past threads. just go hunting and give what the moon gives ya. certainly wouldn't hunt because the moon phase aint right that day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted December 30, 2009 December has a Blue Moon this. Two full moons in one month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted December 30, 2009 Blue Moon- good song done by Rosanne Cash Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WOODSAZ Report post Posted December 30, 2009 Not a bad brew either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youngbuck Report post Posted December 30, 2009 Not a bad brew either +1 I use a full moon as an excuse when im havin a tough time on a hunt. I think it effects early elk hunts more than any others. I dont let it change the way I hunt either. Anybody change stuff up for a full moon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZn8tiv Report post Posted December 31, 2009 Blue Moon- good song done by Rosanne Cash +1 I know growing up on a ranch and such, my dad and all of the "old timers" go by the moon phase when castrating, butchering, etc. due to bleeding less during that phase.....However... I don't remember which phase that was , I'll have to ask... Not that it necessarily pertains to hunting, but might help with trailing blood.... There's my 2 cents Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mangum Report post Posted January 1, 2010 The one you kill in Just kidding. I don't think it matters. Deer are active throught each phase just at different times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZantlerhead Report post Posted January 13, 2010 Boomhower says--- "Dang Ol'-NEWWW moon on the FID TEEN'th mannn,Talkin' bout dang Ol' Da-Rut man, no wad im sayin, dang ol' Bow-Chika Bow wowww! Danged ol' Good hUntinnn Man". Wishing those the best who are still going out trying to down a buck soon. Hopeing to get out and at least watch some activity. I'd agree with Boomhower that the days closest to a new moon are the best for high deer activity, especially in ruttin months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caenus Report post Posted October 22, 2010 All of my experience hunting is in S. Texas. Full moon there means really early morning hunting...everything seems to be bed down by first light. I've seen maybe a half dozen deer in the mornings then. Rarely see dear before dark. On no moon or very small sliver moon nights there seems to be more activity during the day. Since the seasons here are so limited, I imagine it won't mean much here. I haven't even bothered to find out what the moon cycle will be in late November. I still miss those 2-4 month seasons in Texas... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeybari Report post Posted October 23, 2010 http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/moonphases.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAM Report post Posted October 25, 2010 Last year I paid real close attention to my moon table that is programed into my Garmin GPS. Over 20 days of hunting in December and January and for the most part it was pretty accurate. There were a few times where the weather disrupted the pattern, but I was very impressed. I came home and did a little research on the different moon phases and basicly any time the moon is directly over head or under feet are the best times to hunt with the full moon and new moon being the best of the best. I guess it's a lot like the tide and the moon plays a huge role in that. I think a lot of folks don't realize that about 12 hours after the full moon is directly over your head it's now directly under your feet and that can be a very effective time to hunt. Pay attention next time your out and you never know what you might find! I'm not saying I live and die by it, but I usually plan my afternoon nap around it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
