How to Determine the Best Times to Go Hunting (Time Management)

Here's 3 key factors that I use to determine when the best time is to be in the woods to get those mature bucks.
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[@Chad.Maness]

Your content is the best. I came across it a few weeks back and have binged all of your videos. IMO it’s at the top of the list!

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@ronniereeljr4339]

Yes this is by far my favorite channel this is real hunting at it's best

[@Diesel4242]

We should all take note of how supportive Jeremy’s wife is of his hunting. That makes a big difference! We better get on those honey doos when the weather tells us to boys. I know that I could sure do a little better with that.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

The wife can defiantly make it easier or harder on going hunting.

[@DeerHuntingCajuns]

Great video brother! Keep ‘em up

[@steveboggs2595]

Two BEST channels on hunting is Jeremy Aron DO IT YOURSELF HUNTER and Billy Molls Modern Day Mountain Man. I never miss an episode!

[@steveboggs2595]

But stop hunting KY ….lol

[@jeffstagg1591]

KZbin Gold this channel here!!

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks!

[@redwolfmedia1276]

Thanks Jeremy! I really needed that. I kinda have gotten consumed with other things and basically fell back into my old rut. What I mean by that is,not really valuing my hunting time. I still have the drive to go but I'm not paying attention to the weather,not being prepared or leaving myself enough time. So what ends up happening is I just continuously educate the deer and lessening my chances of harvesting a mature animal. Well as time goes by any animal by later in the season. How many other Hunters I wonder fall into the same bad habits? Where ya love hunting but fall short of making the it important enough to actually be successful. I can only hunt limited ground as well so I'm already making a not so good situation worse. Thanks to this video I'm gonna make a promise to myself to turn this around and try my hardest to be successful. There's good deer to be had,I just have to dedicate myself and really want it.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Good Luck! You can do it.

[@mackneal1043]

Really enjoy watching your hunts. We are near same age, I’m 55 been hunting my whole life too. Glad to see another hardcore hunter at our age. Your passing on some real life deer hunting advice that it takes a lifetime to learn on your own. Any hunter would be wise to listen to that advice.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

That's why I share this knowledge, because I wish I would have know this at a young age.

[@mikenew9263]

Well done, sir. Merry Christmas from South central Kentucky. Mike

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Merry Christmas to y'all

[@johncannady6105]

Time to be in the woods this weekend with this major front coming across the South!!

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Yep they will be up on there feet.

[@wayneseymore6748]

Great information! Exactly the things I go by as well! Keep up the great content.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks! Will do!

[@Peckerwood722]

Yal are doing a good thing here putting out some good information. I try to be in the woods every evening that the moon rise is 2-5 in the afternoon and if you combine that moon time with cool calm weather and the rut I can almost garuntee a great hunt

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

That's right!

[@spartacusantipas4580]

Thanks Brother. I like your simple approach and success!

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

I appreciate that!

[@brandonwarren5758]

Best content out there.

[@flatlanderoutdoors2549]

Great vid, always learning from your channel 👍🏻

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks 👍

[@Doinprettygood]

Best channel on KZbin! Thank y’all for the information and great hunts. Im new to this hunting thing. But I love it. Im Right here across the state line in Tuscaloosa.

[@burkejones8277]

I got all 3 on Friday. And I plan to take advantage of it. I believe in the moon phase, too.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Good Luck!

[@burkejones8277]

@@doityourselfhunter9031 thanks. I am mostly testing gear for next year’s Nebraska mule deer road trip. We don’t get down to the teens in SE Louisiana/SW Mississippi too often.

[@jasonrhodus6369]

I'm glad I found your channel. I might be 50 years old, but you can always learn something new from other hunters. I'm an all-day hunter. Getting in 1 hour before shooting light and start packing up at the end of shooting light. In my area all my deer have been taken between 11am and 2pm. I still hunt in a dog zone so I already know that when those dog runners leave out for lunch and everything gets still, those deer will start moving around.

[@Eric--zs6um]

Good info. 👍

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks!

[@rickbaker4043]

We are going to get our chance 21 22 dec you better dress like a eskamo if you plan to go going Wednesday before front then Monday after I'll have two heaters lol good luck good advice as always 🦌🦌🇱🇷🇱🇷

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Good Luck! It is going to be cold.

[@indianapublicland7429]

Nice gloves LOL!! I bought in to that moon stuff a little until I started seeing more deer when it said there would be no movement!!! I had the best day in the woods it was hailing snowing and raining with 25 plus winds. I saw 12 bucks in 2 hrs on public land.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Like I said it not a 100%, but a have seen it work more than not.

[@DontjeB]

When Jeremy speaks, we all need to stop and listen. So much knowledge and experience, and a willingness to share it with us. Been watching this channel from the beginning; 100% premium quality.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks!

[@johnpayne9421]

Hands down moon phase works. Deer movement pics up drastically. I killed both my Arkansas bucks on the moon phase tips you put out in past video. The one where you hunted right of way with Stella. Keep up the grate tips and respect them rivers for sure. Both my bucks are mid 40s

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Congrats on your bucks.

[@johnpayne9421]

I drove through Mississippi yesterday coming from Louisiana and I’m hunting your state next year for sure gotta couple guys wanting to hunt Kansas too. All from watching your videos. And thank you

[@grisseldog]

Great Advice

[@benrinehartjr2345]

I'M SURE ALOT OF HUNTERS ENJOYED THE TIPS. THANKS FOR SHARING. STAY SAFE.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks 👍

[@joshuaknicely8172]

Bud I've watched your videos for over a year and have learned alot from your info,even though I've hunted over 29 years.now I'm no self proclaimed pro but I do harvest deer every year in pa.but thankyou for teaching alot of things I didn't know

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Glad to help

[@mikeoc217]

Great info I've been a moon & weather front hunter for decades. The rut goes without saying. That is if ya actually have one? In New England it was like clock work November was the ticket. Down in South Louisiana it's all over the map! 🏹🎯🦌💯🇺🇸

[@bman6180]

Great practical advice. I'm not the best hunter in the world, but I found these things to be true myself, especially the advice about hunting after a storm comes through.

[@jamesblissett9452]

Good advice. Great channel!

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thank you!

[@Jeremy-hm5fi]

Best hunting channel on KZbin!!! What model is that 7mag you shoot ?

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Old Remington BDL 700

[@RangerTim]

Merry Christmas from Ashville, Alabama

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Merry Christmas to y'all

[@dan2397102]

Good advice

[@unclemoe5733]

Merry Christmas Jeremy. I enjoy your content!

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Merry Christmas to you

[@bigjhunter7660]

Good info sir. Thanks

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

You bet

[@Stevo59]

Sure enjoy your videos brother.. I've never been in a lease in my life ( I'm nearly 64 years young ) & I've whacked some nice bucks with bow & gun.. From an old retired Arkansawmill / logging hand Thanks for sharing your hunts & knowledge with Us.. God Bless..

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks for watching!

[@charleywalker2982]

You guys got a good thing going so you have a system that works. Thanks for sharing your videos and keep them coming please.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks, will do!

[@FruitfulForest77]

Thank You... just loving the info your putting out!

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

My pleasure!

[@leroyshiver1685]

I love watching yr videos. It's real talk and real hunting and I try to use yr advice as much as I can. Thanks for sharing so much.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Good Luck!

[@davidhammer154]

I agree 100%. One thing ive noticed this year. Ive been running 5 cell cams. One in ohio and 4 in nc on 3 different places. When the deer move they almost always move on every camera. When they dont then none of them have deer. Most times it does happen when the peak move times but not always. What is really strange though is so far there have been many days like the past two where the weather has been cold and not too windy with good bara and not one deer moving during the day and only a couple at night when it should be perfect. More study on these patterns is required.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

I agree

[@bobbyproctor2971]

You are describing lunar position not moon phase. This can be confusing to readers who have read studies where moon phase does not affect deer movement. I routinely check lunar position prior to each hunt. Sometimes the midday movement is best. Good information keep the videos coming love watching them.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Your are right It is lunar position

[@bch5513]

Fantastic advice. I'm running around doing honeydos right now, so I'm free after this Giant front comes through tomorrow. Lotta folks and prepared to sit in 6° weather down here, but I lives in the Midwest for 15 years.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Good luck!

[@steveriddle6058]

Absolutely love y’all’s channel thanks for bringing us all along and all your insights much appreciated fan for life

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks so much.

[@texashunter]

After that big front/storm is money🦌

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

That's right!

[@Mike-ls9ok]

I just had to tell you guys how much I love what you are doing. I have just started getting into public land hard core over the last couple years and I love it. I took my first trip out west to Nebraska this year and I’m hoping to get a Kansas tag next year. I’ve been watching THP and Dan Infalt for years now and I really like those guys but After finding your channel this year you guys are my my new favorite channel. Jeremy man I love the old school feel of your hunts and seeing a good ol boy knocking down big bucks. Both of you guys are killers. Anyway keep it up I look forward to watching and learning a few things from you guys.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@trimcaneproductions]

Man you got that right on the head. I watched some of your videos all night last Wednesday night. And I had been laying off hunting because our Ms weather was so warm. We had a cold from blow through that day with lots of rain. It cleared the next morning and I was in the woods. I killed a really nice 8pt right on the morning major feed time. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and wisdom.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Congrats on your buck!

[@stevehuffman2610]

I've heard the saying moon overhead and moon underfoot . Great video and info stay safe and Merry Christmas

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Good Luck and Merry Christmas

[@dhjr43]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge ! I will definitely start paying attention to your advice !

[@ryanwindham2997]

Great informative video for those who don’t know. My dad has always lived and breathed the moon phase and solunar tables. I don’t look at them a whole lot simply because I’ve got a family and just can’t pick and choose my days. I just go when I can and make the best of being out there. But if I can line all three of those up, I’m definitely gonna be in the woods!

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Good Luck!

[@hoyt15flhtk82]

Spot on info for the 3 factors. Here in NE Iowa I don't go to the woods till after the 21st of Oct. and then I wait till the 1st cold NW wind/front to come down before going. For me that is when the Big Boys get up on their feet moving and searching Prior to that it is just 2.5yr olds or under with a couple 3.5yr olds also bumping does around. The big boys know when and who "Does", that come into heat 1st. Or i think they do anyways. Usually see them close to the bigger older does checking the wind/ground scent behind them. Your videos are top notch, keep up the excellent work!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOUR FAMILY AND YOURSELF!!!

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

I have never thought about the older does coming in first. Good Advice

[@michaelford3052]

Awesome advice! Everyone struggles with time. I know I sure do. You said it right when you have to put a value on your time! We only get so much of it. Momma sure does want a lot too. great video

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

And remember she deserve her share. It will pay big dividends for you later in live.

[@Kanook99]

I found best time to hunt is when you’re in the woods. #LoveTheContent

[@terryturk6813]

Thanks brother..im hunting Alabama for the first time tomorrow and I've got 2

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Good Luck!

[@sheltonheath9165]

I have been watching Your videos for 2 months now. I’m amazed of the knowledge You have about deer hunting & strategies. You take the time to explain Your techniques & why the work so well. Thank You from an older hunter in eastern NN !

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks!

[@timbow50]

Retired. Anytime I want. Paid my dues and livin the life.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks for watching!

[@DannyJacobs-x5z]

Same here! It's pretty nice ain't it? 😉

[@karengeiger1582]

Thanks. Love watching your shows

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks for watching!

[@FortPittMike]

Great content as always, thank you for breaking it down and highlighting the importance of timing to give us an edge.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

My pleasure!

[@warbirdflyerF4U]

I use the same factors Jeremy but I'm glad you're sharing your knowledge with others Here in central New York State are hard chasing phase starts right around the end of October the beginning of November and I actually like that part of the rut the best. Merry Christmas to you and your family and I wish you the best of luck after Christmas for your hunts.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Merry Christmas to y'all

[@corymacneil3206]

Thank you, Jeremy! Helpful. I appreciate how effectively you use your time and put in the work. Merry Christmas!

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks! Merry Christmas to you

[@wesadkins5070]

Really enjoy your content. Very very helpful for me in only my 2nd year deer hunting. Appreciate any tips you offer

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Good Luck!

[@tonynorman8207]

You share the best knowledge and videos of experienced hunters and I thank you for time. Happy holidays to your family and you, be safe out there.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Same to you!

[@ambercowart8313]

Was expecting you to touch more on wind direction but great video thanks!! Subbed✔️

[@timblatt4851]

Pre rut, right before rut!! Is the best

[@jjones85]

Always enjoy your videos and learning from them. Could you maybe think about doing a video on cyber scouting? On how to read typo maps how to read ridge lines how to find thickets to open woods that type thing. Mainly what key factors your looking for in choosing a spot. I hunt a lot of public always seem to harvest deer but never anything to talk about. When I look at maps and go I really just wasted my time looking at the maps because I really never knew what I was looking at anyway. Any help would be appreciated greatly. Love the channel y’all boys keep it up. Shoot straight be safe!! Thanks

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Ok

[@tyhunter243]

What app or news do you prefer using to keep track of the moon phases and weather? Thanks for the good information. I know a lot of us appreciate you guys doing what you do! 👍🏻

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Huntstand app or go to www.besttimetohunt.net

[@justincampbell8903]

Good video, ready to see your next kill! Single digit Temps in MS this week might help or hurt the rut. From my experience these southern deer don't move well when its really cold and the ground is frozen.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

I don't see a lot of rutting, but will see them around food source when it's super cold.

[@roypeavy3542]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks for watching

[@outdoorswithjt6652]

Everything is really early this year so I reckon it'll be 2nd week of October here in sc

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

It is early this year.

[@jeffreymarshall5691]

Good stuff

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Glad you enjoyed

[@bjfrazier4895]

I love how huntin has a double meaning. Good hunter=good human. Tell me a person that consistently takes good bucks that isn’t a good dude?

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

That's true. Thanks!

[@westspence4479]

Love the videos. I’ve seen you climb some pretty big trees. What length straps do you use on your climbing sticks? I hunt SD so want to make sure I have something big enough for cotton woods but not be excessive. Thanks!!

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

I have a 10 and 9' strap

[@youngin881]

Didn’t realize you were from “the Sip”. Me too. Your rut times are almost spot on with mine. The 5th-8th is go time around my neck of the woods. Last year, they were chasing like crazy on the 31st like I’ve never seen before. 2nd rut??? When do you think this occurs where you’re at?

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Last week of January if we get a little cold weather.

[@southernslipping4225]

Haha I’m in the woods morning and eves and sometimes I hunt all day I know some can’t do it but that’s my time frame can’t kill them on the couch

[@MorrowSind]

Man, have those gloves been through the ringer... Lucky gloves? Any advice on mature buck hunting is always absorbed by me. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Them old gloves are luck

[@zb5715]

Jeremy thanks a million for the free education! Teaching myself how to hunt at 37. I work days, my wife works nights, and we have 2 young boys. If you only had a morning or evening on a weekend, would you scout your way in? I usually get a chunk of time in the morning or evening a couple times a week but the 2 days are never back to back or close. It’s usually a week day to scout like Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, but then I don’t get to hunt until the weekend and it seems the sign is cold or not the same by the weekend. Would you just scout your way in on the weekend day you hunt in my situation? Thanks in advance!

[@michaelbarlow6062]

What about tomorrow central MS 60*-12* and there chasing it should be good🔥another good video 👍👍

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

I would say Friday and Saturday will be the days a lot of big buck are killed. Let's watch these MS hunting group on Facebook and the pictures that are posted.

[@maddog2218]

Great video what kind of tree stand do you use

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

I use a tethrd tree saddle

[@austinmiller2935]

Could you do a video on yall’s Bow setup’s

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Ok Maybe

[@h-minus2212]

Thank you for the great content. Out of the 3 factors, which one is the least important? If I can only get two - which two are the best? Thanks again

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

I don't see where one is least important, example late season after the rut a good cold front and the move time is right before dark. It can produce a mature deer on a good food source.

[@bruceowens3535]

Hell yea buddy

[@bhoran1152]

👍

[@jacesoutdoorlife521]

Good morning Sir, I really enjoy watching your videos. I currently live in Moore Country NC. I’ve killed several big deer through my years of hunting and now I have a 8 year old son that’s a die heart hunter, so my days off shooting deer have slowed down but that doesn’t bother me because I would rather see him kill. What App do you recommend to follow that’s easy to use reference the moon because I have never used anything relating to the moon. I’ve got about 8 years left to retire then I’m planning on doing some traveling and trying the public hunting. We currently hunt private land at that moment.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

I use Huntstand or go to www.besttimetohunt.net

[@Makete100]

Great advise. Would you rather hunt the pre-rut, or post rut? Thank you.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Post

[@Makete100]

@@doityourselfhunter9031 Thanks again.

[@ForgottenHillbilly]

Jeremy, i assume you mounted the big deer you killed at your house that time in the powerline or whatever it was. I'd love to see how he turned out sometime. You need a good trophy room video. lol

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

I put him on a plaque in the shape of MS. I will do the trophy room one day when I get it full.lol

[@ForgottenHillbilly]

@@doityourselfhunter9031 Good deal my friend. You've got too much hunting to enjoy right now. lol Be safe and Merry Christmas.

[@leebroyles7654]

I have always wanted to go hunt out of state, I live in TN and would like to go hunt public ground somewhere not too far away for my first trip. Any suggestions on States you would recommend? Love your videos , Thanks

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Go north to KY Or Indiana if you want to hunt in November. If you want to hunt on Dec. or January go south to MS Or AL. Good Luck!

[@leebroyles7654]

Thanks for the advice ! Hope you have a blessed Christmas!

[@southernslipping4225]

This weekend going to be 15 degrees

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

It should be good.

[@ryanholliman5923]

I killed a deer last week during a feed time of 2:11-4:11 pm! I pulled the trigger at 2:27pm! I bet 80% of the deer I’ve killed in the last 10 years had been during that feed time!

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

That's awesome!

[@shaneshonda]

I've noticed the less pressure the more the moon factors in.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

I agree

[@ALNTV1541]

So with these major and minor moon phases. Are you saying be in the woods when they occur within legal shooting hours? What have you seen to produce most movement, a minor or major phase? I also use HuntStand and have never paid that benefit of it any attention. Thanks for the information and suggestions. Great channel!

[@mrb10d]

Yes wildlife tend to get frisky around those times. Like he said sometimes it’s not an exact science they might show up 15 -30 minutes “late” or “early” around those peak times. But if they’re in the area you’re hunting you have a good wind direct and like he said you have the weather with a full rut going on your odds of seeing him go way up as long the wind stays in your favor. (I’ll also add food to the equation for late season hunts ie food plots when all the acorns turn sour.)

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

I don't think one is better than the other. The key is which one fall in the morning or evening time slot for the majority of the time. I have seen midday produce on either one too.

[@dbweeks1008]

When you scout in season do you have a preference on having a weapon with you? Great videos

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

A lot of time I don't care a weapon, because it's hard to get good footage scouting.

[@jamiejohnston4983]

Where is the best place to find these move times? like Where do you find that?

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

They are on my hunt stand app. or go to www.besttimetohunt.net

[@jamiejohnston4983]

Thank you

[@scottstorm2862]

spot on it works for fishing also

[@jamiejohnston4983]

I have onx it's not on there. At least not the free app. I use to could just Google it but it's been hard to find lately

[@scottstorm2862]

@@jamiejohnston4983 fishing and hunting app is the one i got. i paid for the pro series it was 6 7 dollars one time purchase. that way you can check ahead to find the best time to pick your days to hunt or fish

[@TA.Davisoutdoors]

You're saying, if Moon rise 7am to 9am or setting 3pm to 5pm, good time to hunt ? Just wanted to be sure I understand. I understand other ² factors. Thanks for sharing Sir.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

And it can be over head and straight underneath at them times too. That major time

[@matthewdean8070]

Going tomorrow in Mid Mo, got a snow storm coming in Thursday but 25 mph plus wind...think it's worth waiting until Thursday ?

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

If you got the time. Hunt them both

[@Rhallifax2]

I didn't understand "moon time." You talked about "moon time in the morning.". Do you mean: hunt in the morning if the moon is rising in the morning? ... How about new moon or full moon.. Could you explain a little? Thank you. Bob

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Message me or email me at [e-mail] I will be glad to talk to you

[@bch5513]

What part of Mississippi u from? I'm originally from around Warren County.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Bruce

[@kalincollins295]

How do you know the major and minor of each day? Is there a app?

[@leecharlton1789]

How do you find out what the moon times are?

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

www.besttimetohunt.net

[@Bay_32]

So when the moon is still visible early morning and when the moon is visible in the evening it's a good time to hunt? 🤔 I think I'm confusing myself with this. Haha

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

When it just come up and when it set is the minor time generaly one hour before and one hour after them time periods. When the moon is at 12 o'clock in the sky that is major time period.

[@Bay_32]

@Do It Yourself Hunter thanks! Appreciate it!

[@specag31]

So your wife is actually the most important “things.”

[@stevendavis3072]

Lost me when you said moon.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Find you a moon chart and start keeping up with when you see deer.