Deer aren't nocturnal they're ruminates. Ruminates have to move for their digestive system to work. And they have to do this or they bloat. Deer can't bed down all day, they have to be up and moving in rhythm with their digestive cycle.. Weather and moon phases have more to do with where and much they're willing to move than when they move. I.e they don't move in the open in the middle of the day.It's funny how passionate that many deer (and elk) hunters get about moon phase impact on deer movement. The majority would swear that it has a significant impact, with the underlying theme that deer tend to move less during the day when there is a full (or near full) moon.
I have buddies who say things like; "With this full moon, the deer will be up feeding all night...". Fact is though, that with or without a full moon, the deer are up feeding all night! They are nocturnal!! LOL
If you do a little research with that handy google-thingy at your fingertips, you can find information on studies basically supporting the fact that moon phases have VERY little to do with daytime deer activity.
Your first statement is not a logical comparison/contrast, IMO. The term 'ruminate' refers to what they eat and how they digest. 'Nocturnal' simply refers to what time(s) of day they are generally active. I believe that deer are both nocturnal AND ruminates.Deer aren't nocturnal they're ruminates. Ruminates have to move for their digestive system to work. And they have to do this or they bloat. Deer can't bed down all day, they have to be up and moving in rhythm with their digestive cycle.. Weather and moon phases have more to do with where and much they're willing to move than when they move. I.e they don't move in the open in the middle of the day.
Nocturnality is an animal behavior characterized by being active during the night and sleeping during the day.Your first statement is not a logical comparison/contrast, IMO. The term 'ruminate' refers to what they eat and how they digest. 'Nocturnal' simply refers to what time(s) of day they are generally active. I believe that deer are both nocturnal AND ruminates.
Bottom line though, is that study after study has shown no significant correlation between moon phase and deer activity during the day, which I think is primarily what the OP was asking about.
I found that definition for nocturnal on Google, too. ?Nocturnality is an animal behavior characterized by being active during the night and sleeping during the day.
All ruminates are active all day, whether you're watching or not.
Owls are nocturnal.
Funny how definitions are standardized.I found that definition for nocturnal on Google, too. ?
Like I said twice already though, 'ruminate', 'nocturnal', whatever.... Study after study has shown that moon phase has virtually no impact on deer movement, which is what I think the OP was asking about.
I'd recommend learning the difference between "failed to show" and "virtually no impact". It's subtle but it's important.I found that definition for nocturnal on Google, too. ?
Like I said twice already though, 'ruminate', 'nocturnal', whatever.... Study after study has shown that moon phase has virtually no impact on deer movement, which is what I think the OP was asking about.
Fair enough, professor. ?I'd recommend learning the difference between "failed to show" and "virtually no impact". It's subtle but it's important.
Especially when they’re taken (but not quoted) directly from the first line of the Wikipedia link referenced on the Google search page.Funny how definitions are standardized.
It appears to me that the moon screws with a lot of hunters habits even more.So?
Some Of You Are Sayin A Big Smart Buck Doesn't Go Nocturnal at times of the year?
Like I Said!
If You Don't Think The Moon Screws With Deer & Elk Habits We'll Just Call You ROOKIES!
Don't recall saying big smart bucks don't go nocturnal at times. (They get big for a reason, I reckon... ) Read the studies regarding moon phases and deer movement, Bess.So?
Some Of You Are Sayin A Big Smart Buck Doesn't Go Nocturnal at times of the year?
Like I Said!
If You Don't Think The Moon Screws With Deer & Elk Habits We'll Just Call You ROOKIES!
Don't recall saying big smart bucks don't go nocturnal at times. (They get big for a reason, I reckon... ) Read the studies regarding moon phases and deer movement, Bess.
Down here in southern AZ, you would be a rookie if you thought that deer didn't move during the day (full moon, or not...). LOL
What I've seen while bow hunting deer in moon phases is it's not the phase of moon thats really important. It's when the moon rises and sets that really have the deer moving or beding day or night.