razortec_hunter Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 is it too early to rattle? now that i got my doe down i'm goin after some bone just wandering if it's too early to get the old rattling horns out?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhine16 Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 I doubt it, because bucks should be about to start establishing dominance in your area. I wouldn't get too heavy with it though. Probably just duplicate a little sparring action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 Have seen some light sparring and pushing here between youngsters. Seems really early here. Where you are, might be about the right time to start some light sequences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorden Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 I doubt it, because bucks should be about to start establishing dominance in your area. I wouldn't get too heavy with it though. Probably just duplicate a little sparring action Would have to agree, not to agressive...had success with with this opening day last year(mid september) so I guess it just depends on if the bucks are in the mood or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambo Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 I love to rattle but I usually hold off til the end of October. I am worried that I may educate some bucks. I would hate to get busted by a huge buck that came in real careful now, when he may come charging in later and give me an opportunity. Of coarse all areas are different and you know yours better than anyone. Good luck and let us know if it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazylegz70 Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 I have read articles stating that it is actually better to rattle pre rut because deer are so focused on breeding during the rut. just something to think about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tmrltree Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 I honestly believe if nothing is moving, go ahead and rattle a little, grunt a little, whatever. Deer are curious creatures, and you may be able to bring one in that you would not have seen otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 I might tickle them if I saw a buck, just to watch the reaction more than anything. Light rattling might get a curiosity response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Primetime/IL Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 I would hold off until the end of October, thats when the bucks will be most responsive to calling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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