Mossy Oak,<\/a> and a study by the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, scientific evidence refutes the long-standing belief that moon phases determine deer movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis actually backs up my long standing belief in that changes in lunar phases have absolutely no impact on a deer’s movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Time of Year Are Deer The Most Active<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Big bucks will typically let their guards down and become more active during the rut. This is the deer breeding season that typically runs from the first week of October through the last part of January with the peak being in November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s a well known fact that bucks (especially big bucks) will change their movements during the rut in order to breed with willing does. A small percentage will display a nomadic behavior, venturing far away from their home base in search of does to breed with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most however, will stay close to home and defend their local breeding grounds from nomadic bucks looking to breed with their doe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If there is ever a time when you can count on deer moving throughout the day, it’s during the rut. This is also my favorite time of the year to hunt and my most productive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’ve bagged more big bucks during the rut than at any other time of the hunting season season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Will Deer Move Differently When Pressured<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Deer will react differently in their movements when pressured! Have you ever wondered why that trophy buck that you spotted in the summer is nowhere to be seen once the season starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deer, especially big bucks, are extremely observant animals are are keenly aware when hunters are encroaching on their turf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They are not likely to hang around for very long if they feel threatened!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, if there is food to be had, you can bet that they will still be there. They will just be very careful about their movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
While many hunters will log countless hours in their tree stands no matter what time of the day it is, most prefer to hunt during the time of day<\/a> when deer on on the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although deer’s movements can and will change due to a number of factors, including the rut, where they are the most active, you can be sure that dusk and dawn will always be the best time of day when deer are most active.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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