Do you hunt by moon phases?

[jjhunting]

Does anyone hunt according to the moon phases? I have always heard good things about it. I still haven't had much luck. I spooked a couple of does last night going back to my truck, but that was it. The only thing I saw. I'm not having much luck so far, but this is to much fun to just sit at home. The weather has been a little to warm for me, hopefully it will cool down soon. Good luck to everybody, hope you bag one soon.

[Kevin]

Absolutely. I believe in them big time. That's not to say you aren't going to kill a big buck when the phase is unfavorable, because there are so many aspects involved, but I do believe moon phases play a part on causing deer to stir.

We have a moon phase chart on the site you can use: http://www.arkansasoutdoorsonline.com/arkansas-moon-calendar

Also, the game and fish forecast we use is based about 80% on moon phases. The rise and fall of the forecast charts are basically based on moon phases causing "feeding times" for wildlife. http://www.arkansasoutdoorsonline.com/arkansas-fish-and-game-forecast

Almost forgot about the solunar tables. These are great too: http://www.arkansasoutdoorsonline.com/arkansas-solunar-tables

[Wizard]

I don't pay attention to the moon phases (although I probably should).  Usually, I just go hunting whenever I have the opportunity.

[blindset61]

I call myself watching the moon and modifying my hunting by it.  In general, I like to be on the stand in midday on a full moon.  I hunt early and late also, but if it's a full moon I make sure to stay late and usually won't come down until 1 or 2pm.  Over the years I've seen deer move at midday on a full moon.  Seems like on a new moon you might see them any time of day, but mostly early and late.

The past few days I've been hunting in the evening-because I've been doing other things in the mornings- and seeing deer around sundown time.  Talked to my stepson awhile ago and he reported that he and his buddy been getting all their daytime pics between 9 & 12.

Bottom line I'm like Wizard-hunting time is when I can go.

[inkorore]

yes you should itll pay off sooner than you think.the new moon with a front moving in and high pressure be there early and you can have activity all day.

[Coley]

I hunt by the moon pase all the time.  However, I killed my biggest buck when it was not a good time or phase to hunt.  When they have a doe on there mind it is hard to pattern a buck.  No matter what this always holds true.  A buck has to eat, drink, and move from a feeding area to a bedding area.  So far this year for me though the moon phase calander has been right on. I dont know about you guys but the deer are funny this year.  It could be an eraly rut.  However, I have several good bucks on cam, but they are comeing in around 2 to 4 am and not during the day time.

[inkorore]

ive seen dozen deer in the last week only one 6 pt,and a big buck but couldnt tell pts,no rut activity yet around conway or mayflower,but ive seen a few rubs but no scrapes.............most have been right at dark at the end of this week but mornings last week end,the 6er was at 9 am today,got blown out this evening by a huge buck at 5 pm going to my stand, he never came back and no does either

[jjpalmer]

I hunt anytime I get a chance.  But, considering the moon phases when I hunt, I believe deer/game in general can be predicted by the phase.  I don't necessarily believe that a full moon is a bad thing.  It just depends on rise/set.  Those fish and game forecasters are darn accurate and I believe they are based on moon phases, as well as other factors. 

[donut]

A old man told me years ago that when the moon is up the deer will be moving. So i try to see what time the moon is coming up and going down i've had some luck with this.