EPISODE · Dec 3, 2024 · 1H 2M
Ep 3 - Whitetail Deer Hunting: Do deer actually respond to moon phase and position?
from The Scientific Outdoorsmen Podcast · host The Scientific Outdoorsmen Podcast
Find papers discussed in completed episodes here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EytbWQ1NieajqUTuBUjhaEe_AOzTzaJ7?usp=sharing To contact Matt about his National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) posters, email us at: [email protected] In this episode, we dive into a study that looks at whether or not the solunar charts that are often made available in hunting apps have any real merit. The researchers use gps locations of deer over time to compare their movements to different moon and sun positions and moon phases, to answer this question. We discuss the potential implications of this data, and how it can be used to improve our hunting strategy. Make sure you subscribe/follow, tell your friends about this brand new podcast, and we hope to have you tune in again in the future!
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Find papers discussed in completed episodes here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EytbWQ1NieajqUTuBUjhaEe_AOzTzaJ7?usp=sharing To contact Matt about his National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) posters, email us at: [email protected] In this episode, we dive into a study that looks at whether or not the solunar charts that are often made available in hunting apps have any real merit. The researchers use gps locations of deer over time to compare their movements to different moon and sun positions and moon phases, to answer this question. We discuss the potential implications of this data, and how it can be used to improve our hunting strategy. Make sure you subscribe/follow, tell your friends about this brand new podcast, and we hope to have you tune in again in the future!
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