The Hunter's Moon, November 1, is the 2nd full moon after the fall equinox, which is September 22. Some folks say that the Hunter's Moon is key to prime time buck rutting activity.

 

Moon Phases For 2001 / 2002 Seasons

September	October	November
2nd ~ Full Moon 10th ~ Last Quarter 17th ~ New Moon 24th ~ First Quarter	2nd ~ Full Moon 10th ~ Last Quarter 16th ~ New Moon 24th ~ First Quarter	1st ~ Full Moon 8th ~ Last Quarter 15th ~ New Moon 30th ~ Full Moon
December	January
7th ~ Last Quarter 14th ~ New Moon 22nd ~ First Quarter 30th ~ Full Moon	5th ~ Last Quarter 13th ~ New Moon 21st ~ First Quarter 28th ~ Full Moon

 

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.

  If you would like to reference the moon phases from the 2000/2001 season, just click here.