The Hunter's Moon, October 24th, is the 2nd full moon after the fall equinox, which is September 23. Some folks say that the Hunter's Moon is key to prime time buck rutting activity.

 

Moon Phases For 1999 / 2000 Seasons

September	October	November
2nd ~ Last Quarter 9th ~ New Moon 17th ~ First Quarter 25th ~ Full Moon	1st ~ Last Quarter 9th ~ New Moon 17th ~ First Quarter 24th ~ Full Moon 31th ~ Last Quarter	8th ~ New Moon 16th ~ First Quarter 23rd ~ Full Moon 29th ~ Last Quarter
December	January
7th ~ New Moon 16th ~ First Quarter 22th ~ Full Moon 29th ~ Last Quarter	6th ~ New Moon 14th ~ First Quarter 20th ~ Full Moon 28th ~ Last Quarter

 

Here are some interesting *numbers on Buck movement during the full moon phase. You must always take into account the buck/doe ratio in your area, weather conditions, and hunting pressure.

For the exact Sunrise/Sunset/Moonrise/Moonset times in your area, just click " HERE".

* Numbers taken from Oct. 98 Deer & Deer Hunting magazine.