Is rattling good during the rut?
If you are hunting the rut on a property that holds bucks, then stay committed to rattling. The best time to rattle for whitetails is from daybreak to mid-morning, but it is worth rattling on and off throughout the day. More than likely a passing buck will end up within earshot and sneak in to investigate.
How long should I rattle during the rut?
Try rattling for 30 seconds to a minute per sequence every hour during peak rut. Some hunters rattle from the ground in order to rustle leaves and create more commotion to make the sequence sound as real as possible.
When should you stop rattling for Whitetails?
“About a week before the peak is best. They’re less cautious, and eager to find, or be found by, an accepting doe. They’re ready and willing to fight at this time.” Jaskolski goes on to say that he’s had success up through the peak of the rut, but it tails off considerably past the peak.
Does rattling work late in rut?
In fact, a landmark study in south Texas a few years back by wildlife biologist Dr. Mick Hellickson found scientific proof that the post rut is indeed a great time to rattle in a big, mature whitetail buck.
Is it too early to rattle for deer?
While a balance is always best for a herd regardless of the time of year, it is not necessary for rattling to work well during early season since they are responding to be social with other bucks. So early season rattling can work even if the buck to doe ratio is skewed badly in favor of the does.
Does rattling work early season?
Do bucks grunt after the rut?
As mentioned above, there can be a second rut, so if it’s the end of the year you may get lucky with some soft rattling or grunting. Deer are more aware after the rut and after they’ve been pressured from hunters.
How often should you rattle for deer?
Perhaps the biggest mistake hunters make is getting discouraged and giving up too soon. Again, no hard and fast rules, but a general guideline is to rattle every 20 to 30 minutes and more importantly, stick with it.