1 Million Data Points - The Moon's Affect on Buck Movement - Analyzing 1 Million Data Points w/guest Dr. Bronson Strickland | Series: Deer by the Data; IQ-5

1 Million Data Points - The Moon's Affect on Buck Movement - Analyzing 1 Million Data Points w/guest Dr. Bronson Strickland | Series: Deer by the Data; IQ-5

February 25, 2026 · 30 min · Episode 125

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This episode explores the impact of the moon on buck behavior through a detailed analysis of a collared buck study.

In this episode I'm with guest Dr. Bronson Strickland looking at the data of a collared buck study to answer the question - does the moon affect buck behavior? Many deer hunters swear by it and that it can lead to increased sightings and success, but is that true? The team at MSU deer lab did something no one has to this point, eliminate all other variables to see if there was a pattern JUST BY MOON phase or positions. The data doesn't lie, and it's revealed in this episode! Read the full study HERE: https://extension.msstate.edu/sites/default/files/publications/P4068_Lunar_web.pdf • 2A DISPLAY PRODUCTS  (10% OFF Code "IQ" ) Here: https://www.2adisplay.com/ • Get a Smart Land & Hunting Plan HERE: https://deeriq.com/land-and-hunting-plans/ • Take the Deer IQ Test 360 HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-assessment/______________________________________________** Season 3 Quiz: https://deeriq.com/season-3-quiz/ __________________________________________GENERAL INFO about ALL Deer IQ Resources HERE: https://deeriq.com/services/ Website: https://deeriq.com  Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762  Deer IQ  FREE Journal…

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