I hunted this morning for the first time. Passed a little buck at about 13 yards. I pulled my camera card and its showing my better bucks coming through between 10 - 2 during the day. I'm right next to thick cover and its fairly thick where I'm at. That giant buck I'm hunting came through between 11am - 12pm twice in past 2 weeks. One day was 3 days ago. I'm going to check the weather conditions for those days and moon positions to see if I can find a pattern. Pretty pumped that he's now bedding on the property I hunt! Sent from my SM-S120VL using Tapatalk
I just finished the Drury's book, Giant Whitetails and they believe that a rising moon around 4-5pm makes the best evening moon phase, and a falling moon during the first couple hours after daylight makes for the best morning movement. I am planning to test this against camera pics and actual hunting. I would be interested if the bucks you have correlate at all? Sent from my XT1080 using Bowhunting.com Forums mobile app
I trust what the Drurys say. They are good. I've tested a few things they have said and they were right on. I mainly pay attention to moon position. If the moon is directly overhead or underneath is what you are looking for. overhead is best. If i can get a day where the moon is overhead during a peak movement time during daylight normally I'll have a good hunt. Throw a cold front in there even better. I have seen several deer in the middle of the day over the past few years just driving around. When I see this I'll check the moon position. Most of the time its overhead or underneath within an hour or two of the time I saw deer. There are some apps for this and you can buy a moon dial too. I stick with the apps. I've heard the drurys talk about rising moons before. I'll have to start paying attention to this.... I didn't know they had a book. I might have to buy it! Sent from my SM-S120VL using Tapatalk
It's an older book (2003) but it tells the story of the biggest bucks they have killed over the years. I bought it cheap on Amazon used. I have found some of the apps but am still trying to figure out what makes big bucks tick. I think some just have different personalities and that adds to the variance we see. Sent from my XT1080 using Bowhunting.com Forums mobile app
Well I am ashamed to admit it but I killed my spike this morning and didn't bring my bow back when I got him so I have no pics so I can't check it in for us Sent from my XT1254 using Bowhunting.com Forums mobile app
Congrats on the Does guys. Just a quick reminder, You have to have 2 pics of you, the deer and your bow all in the pictures. Also my Granddaughter (13) got her first Archery buck last night, an 8 point! Good luck Guys.
Congrats on the kills guys. I haven't managed to get out yet. Between work and spending time with the wife (Oct 1 is our anniversary) I haven't made it out yet. Friday morning should be my first sit, and will probably hunt pretty hard till the end of the month when my main hunting spot closes down Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
This weekend is shot for me. work all day saturday then off to FT WORTH for Family state fair and Greenbay Dallas Game. Good luck to you all .
Congrats on the does guys! I've been extremely busy with work the past two weeks. Haven't had a lot of time to scout and check cams. Plan is to hunt the next cold front that comes through. Hoping next week. I have taken my son out on two evening hunts with no luck. It's just too hot right now. Quick reminder to everyone You must have two pics with bow to enter points into the contest along with date & time of kill. Good luck to all!!!
Hope to get out Sunday morning on a doe quest. Have to go to a wedding tomorrow at 1030 a.m. WHO DOES THAT? How dare they take up am entire Saturday during bow season lol. Dry to boot Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
Agreed! Must be vegetarians, lol people these days. Sent from my XT1080 using Bowhunting.com Forums mobile app
Congrats on a great looking buck Pastorbigdan. Just letting you know you Must submit 2 pictures with you, your bow, and the deer in both pictures or they will not count it.
