Hunting Whitetails by the MoonPatrick Durkin "Hunting Whitetails by the Moon" shares insightful yet straight-forward secrets into how the moon affects the white-tailed deer's breeding patterns. Alsheimer discovered these secrets while working with Vermont biologist Wayne Laroche. With this knowledge, hunters can predict peak rutting activity so they can be in the woods when deer are most active. -- When and where to expect peak deer activity. -- Top tis to capitalize on lunar-based deer activity. -- What really triggers peak rutting activity. -- Why the rut's timing and deer activity vary each fall. -- Yearly predicitions for peak rutting activity. -- The author's best tactics. |
Contents
Acknowledgments | 6 |
Introduction | 9 |
Things to Remember | 11 |
Copyright | |
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