Calling deer

Is it too early yet to call deer in?

 

Yes it is mid to late October id say some grunts early nov to mid good time to rattle

 

Idk I had a big doe come through grunting the entire way then 5 minutes later 4 smaller does followed behind her I guess she was leading the pack verbally

 

I saw a small(120") 8 point last night at over 100 yards. He was walking away from me so I figured I would try a soft grunt.
I let out 2 soft grunts, and he turned and walked towards me. He came to within 15 yards and looked around for the other deer.
In the past I have seen many bucks grunting early season. I don't think it's the same as during the rut, but they grunt and communicate all year.

 

3 years ago on Oct 7th I had a 150 inch buck bed down 75 yards from me. I waited til about 9:30 and gave him a couple grunts. He looked my direction, stood up and walked the opposite direction. 5-10 min later he came back from a different direction, walked within 15 yards, and now he is on my wall. Did I call him in? I don't know, but he is dead.

 

Bucks respond well to Bleats during the rut also

 

If your going to call in the early season I would not be aggressive with it. Some soft grunts maybe a bleat here and there. If you choose to rattle I wouldn't do anything more then a light tickling of the horns.

And really I would not try any blind calling. But that's just me

 

^^^ Very sound advice right there

 

Bleats have worked for me throughout the whole season!

 

Anyone have a number for a big buck? I 'll call him up on the cell and tell him to come on over....