Author Topic: Anybody started rattling yet? (Read 856 times)

bearhair · « **on:** October 31, 2007, 01:16:00 PM »

Just wondering if anyone has started rattling yet and if any bucks have responded?

Slimpikins · « **Reply #1 on:** October 31, 2007, 01:19:00 PM »

a good friend of mine rattled in 5 different bucks last week in upstate south carolina. rattling doesnt usually work in my area, but it sure did for him.

Raineman · « **Reply #2 on:** October 31, 2007, 05:53:00 PM »

I did a little light rattle sequence the other day. Scared the crud out of a spike. Saw him high-tailin' it the other way.

archenemy · « **Reply #3 on:** October 31, 2007, 06:16:00 PM »

I rattled and grunted a spike in on Sat. He was about 200 yds and came to within 20 yds lookin all around. I didn't notice any big ones lurkin in the background. I'm going to Big Mac in Ok this weekend and try it there.

Archenemy

notdodger · « **Reply #4 on:** October 31, 2007, 06:25:00 PM »

yeah... I rattled in 4 small ones two days ago in the early morning. And alot of doe's came in to watch also.

twosheds · « **Reply #5 on:** October 31, 2007, 06:32:00 PM »

I rattled in five in last night. Biggest on was about a 100 inch 8pointer. Saw a spike chasing a doe. It's just around the corner here in NE Kansas!

luv2bowhunt · « **Reply #6 on:** October 31, 2007, 07:01:00 PM »

I rattled in a 4 pointer this past Sunday morning and my dad rattled in a 16" 8 point Saturday Night.

The deer are finally starting to warm up the antlers.

Gonna give it a go again this weekend.

Kevin.

waknstak IL · « **Reply #7 on:** October 31, 2007, 07:11:00 PM »

no, but I creak and pop a little. Sorry I couldn't help myself.

GingivitisKahn · « **Reply #8 on:** October 31, 2007, 09:34:00 PM »

I've been rattling and have been having does come in. Haven't had the bucks respond (that I've seen anyway) yet.

Whip · « **Reply #9 on:** October 31, 2007, 09:46:00 PM »

I've been trying it the past couple of weekends. Usually have limited success with it where I hunt, but Monday morning was different. Had a P&Y class eight pointer come in like he was on a rope to within 5 yards of my tree before busting me. A smaller 8 point came in from the opposite direction at the same time, and of course he gave me a shot opportunity. He walked.
I'll bet I rattle 20 times before getting a response on average. But you never know when the right time will be.

Lost Arra · « **Reply #10 on:** October 31, 2007, 09:47:00 PM »

Rattled in a curious 4 pointer last night. No shot but I got him on camera. He exited east and moments later I heard the explosion of a nearby smokepole. The guy never came to thank me. He had to be a trespasser since hunting isn't allowed there.

I couldn't find a gut pile this morning so maybe he missed.

kennym · « **Reply #11 on:** October 31, 2007, 10:14:00 PM »

Bro rattled up and passed on a 110-115 " 8 pt this AM,he has iron will!!! LOL I haven't had any luck yet.........

Raineman · « **Reply #12 on:** October 31, 2007, 10:16:00 PM »

Whip, I'm 0 for 1000. I've never had any success at rattling. Must be me, but I just can't make it work.

I keep trying, and there are some massive bucks where I'm hunting....just never have had any takers.

Straitshot · « **Reply #13 on:** October 31, 2007, 10:26:00 PM »

I haven't tried rattling yet but I did see pretty decent bucks starting to spar this last week-end. No real knock down drag outs yet. Maybe a week or so away. That's whats going on in this part of the country anyway.

Raineman, you need a decent buck to doe ratio for it to work well. If there are numerous does a buck doesn't necessarily need to establish total dominance to get his share.

Louis

Raineman · « **Reply #14 on:** October 31, 2007, 10:37:00 PM »

I'm with ya. I've never had the pleasure of a properly "ratio'd" herd. Everywhere I've hunted the does are like roaches.....exactly why I figured I scared that little 'un.

StanM · « **Reply #15 on:** November 01, 2007, 12:25:00 AM »

My father-in-law rattled in a forked horn yesterday. Friday I hit the "can" from Primos and had a four-point come in.

Stan

terencepinder · « **Reply #16 on:** November 01, 2007, 12:43:00 AM »

ive got some videos on my trail cam of bucks fighting nothing serious just playing

Bonebuster · « **Reply #17 on:** November 01, 2007, 06:20:00 AM »

I`m like Raineman, NEVER had a deer respond to rattling. Even once I could see a buck, and got his attention with the antlers, only to have him turn and walk the opposite way.

It must be me because I hear of other people in my area getting results sometimes.

Eastern fisher · « **Reply #18 on:** November 01, 2007, 09:18:00 AM »

My friend and myself have been in the woods on/off for the past week. Here in Nova Scotia the deer haven't even started making rubs or scrapes. been too damn warm

Jim Godden · « **Reply #19 on:** November 01, 2007, 09:28:00 AM »

Bearhair, I've been rattling a little bit, trying to mimic some light sparring. No response of any sort so far. I'm not that far north of you, by Franktown, and I don't believe there is very much of any rutting activity yet. Maybe due to the weather? Anyway two years ago we rattled in a big 10 point late in November and a friend of mine rattled and called then arrowed a monster three years ago in early December. Could be it's too early here yet?


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