Summary:
In this Whitetail Brief, I’m joined by Howie Miller to talk about what’s really happening in the deer woods as October winds down. We dig into how weather, food sources, and hunting pressure are shaping deer movement right now. We also get into Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania — how it’s changed pressure — and touch on moon phases and how they might influence deer activity.
It’s one of those weeks where observation, patience, and going back to fundamentals can make all the difference.
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Takeaways:
• Adapt to what deer and conditions are showing you right now.
• Weather changes and pressure are the biggest behavior shifters.
• Scouting smart — not just often — matters most.
• Acorns and green, stemmy browse are key food sources now.
• Sunday hunting is changing how and when deer move.
• Moon phases can line up with activity — but don’t overthink it.
• Observation sits are underrated.
• Stick to fundamentals — sign, food, wind, pressure.
• Pressure moves deer fast, especially late October.
• Flexibility kills.