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Originally Posted by 303carbine
I live on Vancouver Island, I have said for many years that the shortening of the daytime hours triggers the rut for the deer.
Right now the Roosevelt elk are moving around like crazy, I see them just about every trip out for deer since Sept 10th.
Those who rely on the weather or the moon for the timing of their hunt will often be eating more at McDonalds.
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I wouldn’t discount the effects of the moon and weather.The rut will take place at the same time every year,but moon phase and weather have a big effect on game movement as well.