Author Topic: Ratteling (Read 1980 times)

hoyt5199 · « **on:** September 09, 2010, 05:45:11 PM »

Has anyone tried ratteling in blacktail during the rut, or is it only effective for whitetail?

stumprat · « **Reply #1 on:** September 09, 2010, 06:07:03 PM »

I have had fairly good success.

Martinhunter · « **Reply #2 on:** September 09, 2010, 06:11:56 PM »

Ya it works!

mallard79 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 09, 2010, 08:55:28 PM »

Does it work on mule deer?

Kain · « **Reply #4 on:** September 10, 2010, 07:41:23 PM »

lokidog · « **Reply #5 on:** September 10, 2010, 08:59:14 PM »

Tried but have not yet had any luck with it. Will try again this year.

robmill70 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 12, 2010, 09:33:12 AM »

Yep it works.....I have even had does come in while rattling...it's like yelling FIGHT at the school yard, everyone comes running!!

jstone · « **Reply #7 on:** September 12, 2010, 09:36:49 AM »

i called in a nice 4x4 in the entiat before it was permit. he came in fast, nose down and of course my bow had to mess up

buckreaper · « **Reply #8 on:** September 14, 2010, 12:18:51 AM »

Our camp has had mixed results for Blacktails. One of the biggest blackies I've seen not breathing came in to my buddy on a run while he rattled.

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