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Offline Alan K

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Light Rattling in the Early Season? (Whitetail)
« on: August 24, 2010, 09:17:59 PM »
So I've got a trail camera set up once again at an intersection of 4 trails on a bench just inside the timber from a perfect aged clearcut.  I've got 7, maybe 8 different bucks walking these trails to and from the feeding area, but nothing solid as in every night.  I plan to set in my tree stand, 25 yards away, every night that I can throughout September.

I know when the bucks first strip their velvet they'll often play around and lightly spar. I guess my question is have any of you tried to emulate light sparring during the early season for whitetails to spur their curiosity and get them to come your way? I've read about people using fawn bleats this time of year to bring in does, but I'm looking for something that might bring a buck in. 

I'll be taking the first respectable buck that comes by, though there have been a couple dandies that I'd love to run an arrow through!

Thanks in advance for any tips you guys might have!

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Re: Light Rattling in the Early Season? (Whitetail)
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2010, 12:13:37 AM »
I haven't tryed or know anybody who has, but i think it's worth a a try. Just  don't get to aggresive, just play fight to get other bucks attention. Let us know if it works for you?
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Re: Light Rattling in the Early Season? (Whitetail)
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2010, 06:12:12 AM »
This is a technique they use down south with great success. 

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Re: Light Rattling in the Early Season? (Whitetail)
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2010, 06:45:03 PM »
I spose I'll give it a shot if things aren't happening the first few nights I sit it.  I'm surprised nobody has tried this on here.  It's definitely something I've thought about for a while, just never given it a chance.

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Re: Light Rattling in the Early Season? (Whitetail)
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2010, 01:39:58 PM »
I have tried it but only had it work once. It was with a bachelor group of 5 bucks that were hanging up  around 100 yards from my stand. I lightly rattled my antlers and several of them came closer to investigate. The big boy only came a little closer but he was definitely interested.
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