Moon Phase Effect on Rocky Mtn Fall Bear?

[Prerylyon]

Just curious if you guys think the moon phase has strong influences (positive or negative) on black bear behavior during the early fall 'hyperphagia' feeding frenzy phase, specifically in the Rockies?

 

[gonhunting247]

I've never worried much about moon phase with bears. Food sources are the key, along with the temperature/time of day for me here at home. I do like to shoot my bear by early October, as the shorter daylight hours later in the year start allowing the bears to use the longer nights to their advantage.

 

[mallardsx2]

I personally think it had a major effect on ungulates but I can’t give an opinion for bears I guess.

 

[idcwby]

When baiting, nothing ever stood out to make me think the moon phase was making a difference. They seemed to do what they wanted, when they wanted to.

 

[Prerylyon]

I won't be hunting over 'bait'; unless my buddy fills his elk tag.