No longer a guarded secret, hunting whitetails using a lunar strategy is one of the most effective tactics employed by successful trophy hunters. In moon phase deer hunting, master deer hunter jeff murray reveals how different phases of the moon can affect your hunting success. When you think about it, this makes more sense as the position of the moon better predicts the strength of the gravitational pull of the moon. Aggressive whitetail hunting is a superior book on hunting trophy whitetails. Master whitetail hunter, jeff murray, broke ground with his theories on how the different phases of the moon affect whitetail behavior and movement patterns. The title of this book is hunting whitetails by the moon and it was written by charles j. Hunting whitetails by the moon september 1999 edition. Hunt the moon for big whitetail buck success grand view. Bowhunting pressured whitetails 2003, but precision bowhunting covers the same material and more. As a hardcore want to be, it gave insight on dates i had heard of all my life. Hes spent the last three decades depicting the thrill of the chase and photographing the majesty of all things wild.
With this knowledge, hunters can predict peak rutting activity so they can be in the woods when deer are most active. My dad is the best ive ever seen or heard of and he had said things. Hunters have debated the influence of the moon on buck movement for decades. A deers mission is to go out and find food quickly. Hunting the moon phases missouri whitetails your missouri. All moon related information, research and predictions that were in hunting whitetails by the moon can be found in strategies for whitetails. Hunting whitetails by the moon shares insightful yet straightforward secrets into how the moon affects the whitetailed deers breeding patterns.
Packed with realworld strategies and exclusive data, boone and crockett clubs complete guide to hunting whitetails promises to improve hunting success for beginning and seasoned hunters alike. For the last eight years, vermont wildlife biologist wayne laroche and i have been researching the influence the moon has on the timing of the whitetail rut in the north. Deals with hunting pressured public land whitetails, but there are a lot of interesting tactics that will make you think about your tactics, even if you only ever hunt private land. Steve credits his love of hunting to his dad who took the time to introduce him to what has become a lifelong obsessionbowhunting for whitetail deer. Nov 20, 2012 before diving in to the effect moon phase has on deer movement, its important to look at when deer move in general. Peter fiduccia is one of the most recognized names in the outdoor community.
Hunting rutting whitetails by gene wensel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I settled for an oddball 7 point buck in the same field during the firearm season and during the late archery season connected with a nice doe for the freezer. Scientific research has shown that the moon has significant influence on mature deer activity. Whitetail moon phase hunting strategy whitetail habitat. Hunting whitetails by the moon hunting whitetails by the moon by charles j. A recent study in oklahoma showed weak correlations between deer movement and temperature, wind speed, barometric pressure and relative humidity and no relationship to moon phase. Hunting whitetails by the moon paperback september 1, 1999 by charles j. Jan 01, 2008 many people hold the belief that moon phases are responsible for many important things talk to police officers or delivery room nurses. A great moon phase with poor temperature and weather conditions is still a poor day to be. Whitetail experts publish insightful book the hunting page. Hunting whitetails by the moon alsheimer, charles j. Full moon missouri whitetails your missouri hunting resource. In his book, the late murray, asserted that it was not, in fact, moon phases that affectedpredicted deer activity but, rather, it was the position of the moon. Sep 19, 2012 bowhunting whitetails the eberhart way how moon phase effects deer hunting by chris eberhart there has been a lot written about the effect of moon phase and predicting the rut and the intensity of the rut.
The moonguide gives you the information you need to plan your hunt around these key times and places. He is a leading authority on whitetailed deer and has written eight books. Each season hunters dread the period approaching and during the full moon. The father of hunting deer by the moon, the man who started it all, jeff murray, shares his best kept secrets and insights on this fascinating aspect of whitetailed deer hunting and tells you how to make it work for you. Highlights hunters face a dizzying array of hunting products and advice. The fact that the moon produces light on a recurring cycle that is very similar to the 28 day estrus cycle of a whitetail doe, and that that light is detected on earth by whitetails, and that the endocrine system of whitetails is known to respond to light stimuli seems more than coincidence. The effect moon phase has on hunting deer mossy oak. After hunting whitetails since the mid 80s as part of my passion as well as part of my career, you can probably imagine that i have developed a few ingrained ideas concerning hunting mature bucks by moon. The father of hunting deer by the moon, the man who. Best hunting and fishing times in monthly calendar format based on your zip code. The moon phase calculator shows exact times of the various moon phases for the hunting ground, colorado, usa in year 2020 or in other locations and years.
Weve been told that when a solunar period falls within 30 minutes of sunrise or sunset weather permitting y. Moon phases 2020 lunar calendar for the hunting ground. May 30, 2012 6 books every whitetail hunter needs to read im an admitted book reading fanatic and the addiction is especially noticeable when it comes to whitetail hunting related reading. Deer go out for food twice a day, typically, so you know a deer will get up to move around their feeding schedule. Steve flores is a passionate hunter who enjoys chasing mountain whitetails in his native southern wv. My new book, whitetails, is now available in standard print and ebook version sony reader, nook, kindle, ipad, iphone, and others from the publisher, tate publishing. If youve ever dreamed of shooting a trophy whitetail, this book is for you. Hunting whitetails by the moon text and photography by charles j.
Buy a cheap copy of hunting trophy whitetails book by david morris. The book was more information than i had ever dreamed of. Bowhunting whitetails the eberhart way how moon phase. It was published by krause pubns inc and has a total of 251 pages in. Alsheimers most popular book is a look at life from a deer stand gift editio. Solunar moon phase calendar chart from the sportsmens page.
Hunting by the moon phase every season, millions of hunters take to the woods with renewed enthusiasm and vigor. Alsheimer has 14 books on goodreads with 150 ratings. There was a lot learned in that first full year of hunting farmland whitetails and subsequent years afterward began to make sense as the pieces of puzzles fell into place. Readers learn what moon phases make midmorning hunting the best time to be afield and how to pinpoint the timing, intensity, and duration of the rut by using the new moon formula. Make sure to check out my whitetail book series including, whitetail success by design and food plot success by design, to help you find mature bucks this hunting season. All of the studies that i have read conclude that moon phases do not cause deer to be more active at night and less active during the day. Alsheimer details the groundbreaking research he conducted with vermont biologist wayne. Not many of us have the luxury of inheriting our familys ranch, but hulls protagonist, marshall tate, does just that and with it, inherits a mess of.
The moonguide tells you the best days, times, and locations to hunt mature bucks during daylight hours. All moon related information, research and predictions that were in hunting whitetails by the moon can be found in strategies for whitetails details. Introduces hunters to the lost art of stalking trophy bucks and provides proven strategies for taking big whitetails on the move with bow and arrow, rifle, shotgun, and muzzleloader explains the essential techniques of playing the wind, staying silent, and calling on the prowl takes the mystery out of still hunting new property, clearcuts, and bedding areas anthropologists tell us that. The paperback of the hunting whitetails by the moon by charles j. Nov 20, 2015 hunt the moon for big whitetail buck success for hunters who believe in the moon s influence on deer movement, there is a reintroduced tool that might improve your big buck odds throughout the season. The top 20 books for hunters and anglers outdoor life. Moon phases fact or fiction submitted by peter fiduccia on mon, 03212011 6. Greg miller is a true outdoorsman who hunts on public land and small farms in wisconsin. These, in turn, are directly related to the sun or moon, or both. With the full moon being on november 6 this year do you guys see less daylight activity during the full moon or do you think it even matters. Moonphase deer hunting by jeff murray, paperback barnes. Its every hunters biggest dilemma, but some have found the perfect solution, and that is hunting by moon phase. Back in the early 1990s, minnesota writer and hunter jeff murray introduced the deer hunters moon guide. Some folks seem to hate hunting the full moon and others like it, so iam curious to see what folkas experience may be with it.
Ask many hunters and they will tell you the same thing, but relate the moon phases to hunting deer. But if you believe in them, hunt harder, and have more confidence while hunting when the moon is right, then continue to do so. The picture below reveals exactly why i follow the moon phase of the day, to make sure that i am realizing the opportunity that is created each and every season when the whitetail moon phase is just right. However, are any of the dozens of tips right for you and in particular, your future level of deer hunting success. Moon phase does not impact movement hunting, whitetail. Jul, 20 joe byers has more than 1,000 magazine articles in print and is currently a field editor with whitetail journal, predator xtreme, whitetails unlimited, crossbow revolution, and african hunting journal magazines. Theres a lot of information available about using solunar calendar charting when planning your hunting and fishing trips. Alsheimer published september 1999 by krause publications. The easiest way to understanding the moon s effect on earths inhabitants is by understanding the fact that all living organisms great and small exhibit alternating cycles of rest and activity. Note though that as you get farther north, there almost certainly is a relationship of deer movement and these weather conditions. Bowhunting mountain bucks hunting whitetails in the high. Alsheimer discovered these secrets while working with vermont biologist wayne laroche.
Dec 21, 2011 pale morning done jeff hull while most books on fishing are a collection of essays, this debut novel by montana writer, jeff hull, gives us, dare i say it, a plot, characters and a story line. Ive read more deer hunting books than i can remember, but a handful do stand out. His new moon formula predicts which phases make midmorning hunting the best time to be afield, and it can help you pinpoint the timing, intensity, and duration of the rut. Lunar influences and whitetails cuddebacks the radical hunter. Unfortunately, many come away empty handed, returning day after day to face similar results. They will tell you people commit more crimes and high numbers of babies are born when the moon is full. Frankly, im tired of books were the authors spend 200 pages telling me how great they are by recounting their exploits on fully guided hunts in hunting preserves.
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