Decoys, grunts, rattling???

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Decoys, grunts, rattling??? Oct 20, 2005 9:59:18 GMT -5

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Post by jstalljon on Oct 20, 2005 9:59:18 GMT -5

Anyone going to give any of the above a whirl this weekend? I've heard of some guys getting response to some light sparring with the rattling horns as well as some calling with the grunt tubes....

Wondered if anyone was going to get any more agressive this weekend? Or is the consensus that it is still a bit early?

Anyone putting a decoy out this weekend?

I saw a nice 9 or 10 pt. last night (too dark to definitely tell), and been debating on how I'd like to try and ambush him this weekend if given the opportunity. Thought about some light rattling and even tossed the idea around of a decoy.

Wanted to see other's opinions...

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Decoys, grunts, rattling??? Oct 20, 2005 11:11:06 GMT -5

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Post by mbogo on Oct 20, 2005 11:11:06 GMT -5

I start using a grunt call when season opens, but I save the aggressive grunts for later in the season. Besides, I've had a lot more luck with doe bleats for bucks anyway. I did hear a young buck grunting while it pestered a doe last Sunday morning.

I will probably give it another week or two before I start rattling and give decoys another try.

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DEERTRACKS Major Contributor Posts: 13,689	Decoys, grunts, rattling??? Oct 20, 2005 12:47:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by DEERTRACKS on Oct 20, 2005 12:47:53 GMT -5 Still a little early to get aggressive with the rattling & grunts.

trapperdave Major Contributor Traditional/Primitive Bowhunter Posts: 5,486	Decoys, grunts, rattling??? Oct 20, 2005 14:43:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by trapperdave on Oct 20, 2005 14:43:38 GMT -5 If I didnt already have my buck, I would definitely do some rattling this weekend with the cooler temps and all the buck activity I've been seeing
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RJ Major Contributor Posts: 279	Decoys, grunts, rattling??? Oct 20, 2005 17:58:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RJ on Oct 20, 2005 17:58:12 GMT -5 It seems early but , with the activity I have seen in the last 3 days in our area ..... light spar rattling this weekend for sure !
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squirrelhunter Major Contributor Posts: 2,556	Decoys, grunts, rattling??? Oct 21, 2005 10:08:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by squirrelhunter on Oct 21, 2005 10:08:50 GMT -5 I might give it a try if I even go,it looks like it's going to rain .
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Decoys, grunts, rattling???

Post by jstalljon on Oct 20, 2005 9:59:18 GMT -5

Post by mbogo on Oct 20, 2005 11:11:06 GMT -5

Post by DEERTRACKS on Oct 20, 2005 12:47:53 GMT -5

Post by trapperdave on Oct 20, 2005 14:43:38 GMT -5

Post by RJ on Oct 20, 2005 17:58:12 GMT -5

Post by squirrelhunter on Oct 21, 2005 10:08:50 GMT -5