Blacktails bed with the wind at their backs, so they can watch out front where there is no scent coming from.
I use grunts, bleats on blackies, something less alarming than a random rock falling, or twig breaking, IMO which is more alarming to them.
Your doing it right when you get that close.👍
I had an experience two days ago, but I’m saving that for my end of year deer hunt thread.😉
Keep at you’ll be successful, I’m seeing good numbers of deer everyday right now.
Oh, and read Boyd Iversons Trophy Blacktail Tactics if you haven’t.