Abear Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I was debating whether to bleat and grunt at some deer this weekend just to see what happens. I was wondering if you all thought it was to early to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 There's a post on here with the same question - it's a tough one. May be a bit early for grunting - the bucks aren't all that into the whole domination thing yet - maybe in a couple weeks. Doe bleats can be effective at times - I've had luck, but always when a deer gets spooky - then I bleat. Where I hunt - I usually wait until the 20th of October for audibles, but that is just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Yeah, we talked about this the other day. Generally speaking, I'd keep quiet for a while longer till closer to the rut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 agree with the above...Grunting will not do much to a mature animal at this time. You may draw interest from a young buck, but thats only because he is young and curious. Bleating, on the other hand, may get the attention of a momma doe, and draw her in, but it will again most likely not do anything for a mature buck. in a month, you have an entirely different story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNcrittergittr Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 agree with the above...Grunting will not do much to a mature animal at this time. You may draw interest from a young buck, but thats only because he is young and curious. Bleating, on the other hand, may get the attention of a momma doe, and draw her in, but it will again most likely not do anything for a mature buck. in a month, you have an entirely different story. ...I completely agree. Don't expect much of a result or reaction from the mature bucks. About 4 years ago, I was in a groundblind with my little brother, it was his first year deer hunting and I was able to gain the interest of a young buck he wanted by grunting. He came within 10 yards of the blind and my little brother smoked him with his bow! That was October 1st. By far one of the greatest hunting moments of my life, to be there with my little brother as he scores on his first deer ever and with a bow. The deer barely went 20 yards and you never saw two kids celebrate so much lol. It was great! But that goes along with what was said, gettintg the interest of the younger bucks. If it's a mature buck you're looking for I agree with the others, it's going to be a little while before you get any big reactions. Good luck to ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Would keep calling to a minimum this early, but yes you will get some curious does to come in to both bleats and grunts right now. As it draws closer to the pre rut I will increase frequency of calling and how aggressive I call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Never too early to try and talk the talk IMHO. Deer are constantly communicating. I've found that those can calls can call in a doe in early season as I think it sounds like a fawn in distress to them. I used my can call Saturday, but didn't have any luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Never too early to try and talk the talk IMHO. Deer are constantly communicating. I've found that those can calls can call in a doe in early season as I think it sounds like a fawn in distress to them. I used my can call Saturday, but didn't have any luck. I agree. Also bucks grunt year round its not something thats just done in the rut. I'm not saying its going to be as effective. Read that somewhere in a hunting mag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Short social grunts are cool early season. Stay off your "buck growler" for a bit yet. Have heard bucks in velvet grunting while rubbing off on a sappling and still in bachelor groups just jabbering to one another. Bleats and bawls- use them anytime year round. It's more common deer chatter than some of us will ever hear in a lifetime of listening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_lou Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 This early in season I will usually do some sort of fawn call. Either the I am hungry call or the Help me I am in trouble call. I did the second last year and within 15 minutes I had a doe come slipping in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doe-ee Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Short social grunts are cool early season. Stay off your "buck growler" for a bit yet. Have heard bucks in velvet grunting while rubbing off on a sappling and still in bachelor groups just jabbering to one another. Bleats and bawls- use them anytime year round. It's more common deer chatter than some of us will ever hear in a lifetime of listening. Buckee's computer is not working properly right now so he's asked me to input here for him. I totally agree with Woolybear. Short social grunts combined with light playful rattling is what they're doing this time of year. They're still in their little social groups and would be curious when they hear another couple of bucks playing. Curiosity killed the cat, and it won't scare them by any means. Least not round these parts. (Buckee talks funny eh?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 That ain't funny, it's just the way it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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