Deer Feeding Times by ZIP Code

Find your local major and minor feeding times, sunrise and sunset, and a monthly chart of the best predicted hunting days.

Enter a 5-digit U.S. ZIP code for the area you hunt.

Free to use. No account needed.

See what your chart shows

Example chart

Compare the daily ratings, then select a day in your local chart to see its feeding times and daylight hours.

Example monthly deer hunting ratings An illustrative blue line rises and falls across a month, with higher ratings near days 4 and 18 and lower ratings near days 10 and 26. A highlighted point shows how selecting a day reveals its feeding times in the real chart.
Illustration only—not a forecast for your location. Enter your ZIP code above for actual dates, ratings, and times.

How to read your deer feeding chart

Compare days

Higher ratings mean a predicted feeding period falls closer to sunrise or sunset. Ratings help compare days; they are not a percentage chance of seeing deer.

Check feeding times

Major and minor feeding times are solunar estimates based on moon timing. Your daily view lists those periods alongside sunrise, sunset, and moon illumination.

Plan for your area

Your ZIP code selects a nearby location for the calculations. Use the month and year buttons to explore future trips, and check the linked peak rut dates for your county.

Before you head out

Why do I need a ZIP code?

Sunrise, sunset, and moon timing depend on location. There isn’t one feeding schedule that applies everywhere. Use the ZIP code where you plan to hunt, which may be different from your home ZIP.

Does a high rating guarantee deer movement?

No. This is a solunar planning tool, not a guarantee of animal activity. Consider the conditions and deer behavior you observe locally when choosing a time to hunt.

Can I come back to the same chart?

Yes. Bookmark the chart URL after entering your ZIP code. This browser also remembers your last successfully loaded location so you can return to it from this page.

Enter your ZIP code to get started ↑

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