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Best moon phase to hunt hogs?
07 April 2006, 19:29
kaprotaBest moon phase to hunt hogs?
Full - Half - None Why you say?
Are they more active at dawn and dusk with no moon?
Thanks, Lee
07 April 2006, 20:35
Mike_Dettorreif you hunt during the day...no moon at all becuase they will have been active at night...if you hunt at night then fool moon.
But....pigs eyesight really sucks so I am not sure how relevant this good be
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07 April 2006, 21:38
RattlesnakerI've hunted a bunch of hogs at night and I've never really noticed a difference in when they feed relative to the moon phases. I'm sure others will have different opinions than mine.
07 April 2006, 22:07
LorenzoDown here we say that BIG ol' males prefer not very clear nights, so half moon or less is better for them to get near waterholes or feeders. They don't grow old and big because of nothing...
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08 April 2006, 02:40
dustofferOn our South Tx place, the best moon phase is whichever one it happens to be at the time. Haven't noticed an impact on pigs, but on whitetails for sure.
And, of course, the "feeder phase" has got to be right too.
An old pilot, not a bold pilot, aka "the pig murdering fool"
Mike got it spot on and the best moon for anyone hunting during the day which is what we do most of the tiime here in Austarlia is NO moon. With the full moon in hot climes they will feed all night and lie up all day.
Also note that these comments are from a foot hunter who doesn't use dogs.
APB
08 April 2006, 19:35
tiggertateI agree with Mike too with the exception that when feed is plentiful hogs will overcome their caution and eat while the eatin' is good.
The un-asked second part of the question is what moon phase is the most fun; definitely clear cold winter nights under a a bright full moon.
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11 April 2006, 18:57
NsiroLike Lorenzo said, the big male boars are very cautious, when hunting by night, near water holes or cereal fields, they will only came out when there is little or no moon.
The little ones and the females will feed in a full moon with no problem.
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11 April 2006, 19:54
nainitalMy personal experiences indicate that pigs come to the blind in the very moment when you can´t see them
17 April 2006, 04:29
Afrikaanderquote:
Originally posted by nainital:
My personal experiences indicate that pigs come to the blind in the very moment when you can´t see them
Mine too !!!!
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25 April 2006, 02:51
EterryI always thought they show up when u have put the rifle down and have a sandwich in one hand and a soft drink in the other.
good luck and good shooting,
Eterry
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25 April 2006, 03:06
packrattusnongratusDon't discount when you have to go, as the very time game shows up! It WILL happen to you sooner or later. Packy