cflhunter Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Planning another trip to the great state of Illinois this winter. Second time hunting on family property. The year before last we just missed the rut! Arrived about a week too early. This year, I've been doing my moon phase research and have noted that the full moon begins on October 23 with the new moon occurring on November 6. Will the 23 be the rutting moon? When would you plan to arrive? Any input greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Seems like the 24th-25th somewhere around there it starts kicking up. So yeah the 23rd may be okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ildrhntr Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 I have been taking my vacation the last week of October first two weeks of November for years and it always pays off. Best of Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cflhunter Posted July 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 I think we're gonna shoot for the second week, the 8th through 12th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Cold Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 I just hope that the corn is out on time this year and not taken out in December! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 I just hope that the corn is out on time this year and not taken out in December! I know some people here got it in late :/ Hope its out in time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 Corn will be ready early - just hope the ground is dry enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 October 23rd is too early. The seeking phase doesn't generally starts until the last few days of October. Generally speaking if I could pick a seven day hunting period to hunt it would be November 4th-11th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickel Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 When I take time off I like to plan it when there is NOT a full moon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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