re: Thoughts on Hunting Full Moon (Deer)

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Contrary to popular belief, there is no correlation between lack of deer movement and the full moon. Activity increases during the middle of the day and earlier in the afternoon than would otherwise be expected.

Watch the video at this link for a great synopsis of some recent data relating to deer movement and moon phases: Does the Moon Affect Deer Movement?

ETA: Also, the deer move LESS at night during a full moon, not more. The idea that they feed all night and bed up all day due to the full moon is a misconception.

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Back in the good ole days when I fire hunted
we def saw more deer on bright moon lit nights.

I ride the woods an average of 4 nights a week with a light(legal here) and see a ton more on bright nights here in NE FL.

But, when I lived in middle Ga it didnt seem to matter as much actually saw more around new moon at night.