Hunting Whitetails By The Moon... (UPDATED)
08-02-2007, 07:46 PM
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Hunting Whitetails By The Moon... (UPDATED)
Tell us about your experiences of hunting by the moon phases and if haven't here some info to get started:
Hunting By The Moon (Alsheimer):
First, let’s clear up what the word rut[/b] means, the word rut is a general term that refers to the period covering the seeking, chasing and breeding phases. When the deer heard is balanced, this period normally is intense for about 25 days. This includes about 10 to 11 days before the breeding phase and 14 days during the breeding phase. The most intense period for buck sightings, chasing, fighting and tending during this time will typically occur one to two days after the rutting moon until three to four days into the breeding phase.
Rut Suppressants[/b]: always be aware that weather, warm temperatures, human pressure, high doe to buck ratios (greater than 3-1), changing food sources, and baiting can alter the rut’s chemistry and intensity.
This information is based on adultdoeto buck ratio being3-1 or less to see these phases noticeably.
When hunting the moon phases you first have to know the fall equinox or autumnal equinox[/b] (when there is 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness) comes. Sept. 23, 2007
Pre Rut Moon [/b](Sept. 26) : this is the first full moon after the autumnal equinox.
Rutting Moon [/b](Oct. 26) : this is the second full moon after the autumnal equinox. From this full moon through the third quarter, bucks will be in their seeking/chase phase.
Post-Rut Moon [/b](Nov. 24) : this is the third full moon after the autumnal equinox.
Seeking Phase of the Rutting Moon[/b]: this period typically begins three to four days before the rutting moon and ends two or three days after this full moon. This is when bucks actively seek estrous does. This period will overlap the “Chase Phase”. Scraping can be intense during this time[/b]. This phase has bucks most vocal than any other time of the year. [/b]
Chase Phase of the Rutting Moon[/b]: this period begins about two days after the rutting moon and last three to four days into the “Breeding Phase.” This[/b] is when bucks chase nearly every doe they see in an attempt to find one in estrus[/b]. In herds with good age structure and well balanced doe to buck ratio, scraping is intense this time. [/b]
Breeding Phase[/b]: The prime breeding window begins about seven days after the rutting moon. It lasts for about 14 days. The end of scraping actively indicates this phase has begun.
Stayed tuned for Hunting Strategies for hunting the different moon phases. [/b]
Hunting By The Moon (Alsheimer):
First, let’s clear up what the word rut[/b] means, the word rut is a general term that refers to the period covering the seeking, chasing and breeding phases. When the deer heard is balanced, this period normally is intense for about 25 days. This includes about 10 to 11 days before the breeding phase and 14 days during the breeding phase. The most intense period for buck sightings, chasing, fighting and tending during this time will typically occur one to two days after the rutting moon until three to four days into the breeding phase.
Rut Suppressants[/b]: always be aware that weather, warm temperatures, human pressure, high doe to buck ratios (greater than 3-1), changing food sources, and baiting can alter the rut’s chemistry and intensity.
This information is based on adultdoeto buck ratio being3-1 or less to see these phases noticeably.
When hunting the moon phases you first have to know the fall equinox or autumnal equinox[/b] (when there is 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness) comes. Sept. 23, 2007
Pre Rut Moon [/b](Sept. 26) : this is the first full moon after the autumnal equinox.
Rutting Moon [/b](Oct. 26) : this is the second full moon after the autumnal equinox. From this full moon through the third quarter, bucks will be in their seeking/chase phase.
Post-Rut Moon [/b](Nov. 24) : this is the third full moon after the autumnal equinox.
Seeking Phase of the Rutting Moon[/b]: this period typically begins three to four days before the rutting moon and ends two or three days after this full moon. This is when bucks actively seek estrous does. This period will overlap the “Chase Phase”. Scraping can be intense during this time[/b]. This phase has bucks most vocal than any other time of the year. [/b]
Chase Phase of the Rutting Moon[/b]: this period begins about two days after the rutting moon and last three to four days into the “Breeding Phase.” This[/b] is when bucks chase nearly every doe they see in an attempt to find one in estrus[/b]. In herds with good age structure and well balanced doe to buck ratio, scraping is intense this time. [/b]
Breeding Phase[/b]: The prime breeding window begins about seven days after the rutting moon. It lasts for about 14 days. The end of scraping actively indicates this phase has begun.
Stayed tuned for Hunting Strategies for hunting the different moon phases. [/b]
08-02-2007, 08:28 PM
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RE: Hunting By The Moon Phases...
ORIGINAL: Bloodsaw
the rut doesnt start here nearly that early
the rut doesnt start here nearly that early
08-02-2007, 08:51 PM
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RE: Hunting By The Moon Phases...
ive heard that rut has to do with photoperiodism sp.? which in case you dont know is basically how the length of day/night affect nature. just like leaves in the fall. it could be -30 or 110 here and the leaves change colors around the same time every year. the theory behind thisis that deer breed approximately the same time each year to give their offspring the best chance at survival. there is a website about this http://www.trmichels.com/RutDates.htmand it sounds like he knows his stuff. either way im hunting by moon phase and by his theory, one of them should be right.
08-02-2007, 09:03 PM
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RE: Hunting By The Moon Phases...
ORIGINAL: bassman417
ive heard that rut has to do with photoperiodism sp.? which in case you dont know is basically how the length of day/night affect nature. just like leaves in the fall. it could be -30 or 110 here and the leaves change colors around the same time every year. the theory behind thisis that deer breed approximately the same time each year to give their offspring the best chance at survival. there is a website about this http://www.trmichels.com/RutDates.htmand it sounds like he knows his stuff. either way im hunting by moon phase and by his theory, one of them should be right.
ive heard that rut has to do with photoperiodism sp.? which in case you dont know is basically how the length of day/night affect nature. just like leaves in the fall. it could be -30 or 110 here and the leaves change colors around the same time every year. the theory behind thisis that deer breed approximately the same time each year to give their offspring the best chance at survival. there is a website about this http://www.trmichels.com/RutDates.htmand it sounds like he knows his stuff. either way im hunting by moon phase and by his theory, one of them should be right.
08-02-2007, 09:11 PM
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RE: Hunting By The Moon Phases...
I bought another one of those Moon Guides to use this year.I had one of them 2 years ago and it was pretty accurate.I'll be checking this one out a little closer to see how right it is.
Last year when the moon was still overhead in the early mornings the deer seemed to move a lot more and when it came up early in the late evenings deer movement was again good in our area.You also have to figure in tempature,wind and food sources to how and where the deer will be moving.
Last year when the moon was still overhead in the early mornings the deer seemed to move a lot more and when it came up early in the late evenings deer movement was again good in our area.You also have to figure in tempature,wind and food sources to how and where the deer will be moving.