Post by: whackmaster 93 on October 23, 2012, 08:43:20 PM
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Post by: lokidog on October 23, 2012, 09:28:40 PM
Might try tomorrow for fun with the video camera if it's not raining.
Post by: Mt.Man on October 23, 2012, 09:32:01 PM
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Post by: Tree Killer on October 24, 2012, 09:11:33 AM
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 24, 2012, 09:18:17 AM
Post by: PolarBear on October 24, 2012, 09:19:56 AM
Post by: scout/sniper on October 24, 2012, 09:32:09 AM
thats neat it never worked for meI'm guessing I've accomplished a lot of things that didn't work for you :rolleyes:
Post by: Chappyk16 on October 24, 2012, 09:38:17 AM
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Post by: Ripper on October 24, 2012, 11:55:21 AM
Post by: skagitsteel on October 24, 2012, 12:12:29 PM
ive ratteled in more hunters than deer
I have wondered how often that would happen!
Post by: ELKBURGER on October 24, 2012, 02:17:40 PM
Post by: Fishstiq on October 24, 2012, 02:29:02 PM
I never rattled one in the deer in my avatar came after a few soft fawn bleats. That was just this last Sunday. I used one of Ricks calls
Forgive my ignorance, I'm the new guy. Do you have a link to Rick's calls? I know it's on the board somewhere... Any recommendations on witch blacktail calls would be the best investment?
Post by: Wild Bill on October 30, 2012, 03:11:39 PM
It might work now and then? :dunno:
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Knew this was coming... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
You kill one yet? I imagine you already taken several photos....
Waiting patiently...
WB
Post by: lokidog on October 30, 2012, 03:20:13 PM
Tried a couple days ago and nothing. Might go out in a bit and see what I can do in the neighbor's orchard since there have been a couple bucks working the does the last couple evenings.
Post by: rasbo on October 30, 2012, 03:22:37 PM
Post by: MuleySniper on October 30, 2012, 03:24:50 PM
Post by: blacktailer on October 30, 2012, 03:25:17 PM
Holy Smokes Tree Killer! You've gotten your self some dandies! :tup:
Yeah That. I'll take your word for it....
Post by: Wild Bill on October 30, 2012, 04:26:43 PM
Awesome series of bucks there Wild Bill!!
Tried a couple days ago and nothing. Might go out in a bit and see what I can do in the neighbor's orchard since there have been a couple bucks working the does the last couple evenings.
Not mine good sir.... I wish.... I call them in with hours afield, bulging eyeballs, and worn out boot leather :chuckle: :chuckle:
I see Tree Killers bucks and his rattle expertise pop up yearly on other sites.
Either ways, I will take that as good wishes for my future hunting endeavors :chuckle:
WB
Post by: Highcountry360 on October 30, 2012, 04:26:56 PM
Post by: AKBowman on October 30, 2012, 05:46:31 PM
Holy smokes TreeKiller! Nice bucks I think your rattling horns are bigger than my biggest Blacktail lol! If your hunting archery, then you must be rattling them in post rut huh? Since late archery opens post rut. I've had awesome success with the primos can call. Horns I know work but I personally haven't had success yet.
Not in OR it doesn't. I should move
Post by: buckfvr29 on October 30, 2012, 06:29:27 PM
a road that wrapped all the way around it. After about 1/2 hour of it I had a 3X4 at 75 yards. He was coming right to me, on a bead, and had to cross the road with hunters goin' up an down it to get to me. It wasn't a coincidence, he was comin' to the rattling. Did throw in some grunts too. Even better if you can find an area with a good doe population. Good luck!
Post by: Jonathan_S on October 30, 2012, 06:41:53 PM
Post by: kentrek on October 30, 2012, 06:58:40 PM
If your hunting archery, then you must be rattling them in post rut huh? Since late archery opens post rut.
also early archery..the very pre rut bucks are really sizing each other up an often spare.. ive watched bucks rattle in other bucks in September
Post by: brokenvet on October 30, 2012, 07:00:20 PM
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Post by: PolarBear on October 31, 2012, 12:17:02 AM
Post by: Highcountry360 on November 01, 2012, 07:34:14 PM
Post by: lokidog on November 01, 2012, 09:29:15 PM
One of the backyard bucks showed up yesterday with a broken anler tine so they are definitely sparring out there.
Post by: Tree Killer on November 02, 2012, 06:48:28 AM
I've rattled bucks in from Oct 22nd to Jan. 6th. Killed my largest blacktail on Oct. 28th, 1996 with a rifle.
You have to have confidence and patience, that's my best advice. Plus I worked in the woods for almost 40 years and made mental notes everytime I found big buck rubs or big buck sheds of interest.
I prefer the larger antlers over the smaller antlers I started with because they're louder and have a "ring" that carries through the wet, thick brush and timber much better....and, they just bring in more bucks for me then the smaller antlers used to.
I know that some guys use calls in conjunction with their rattling, I used to, but don't anymore. The bucks are tuned into the sound of antlers and if they're going to respond, they will. It doesn't work every time, or ever day, but if go out with confidence and keep trying you'll eventually bring in a rutted up stinky with his ears laid back and hair on end.
BTW...if any of you guys are trying to rattle during a rifle season, please wear your hunter orange! It's not required in Oregon and several years ago a guy got shot when another hunter heard him and saw the antlers moving in the brush.
Gotta go check trailcams and hang a treestand this morning.
Good luck and have fun!
Post by: Griiz on November 02, 2012, 10:54:31 AM
Thanks guys! Been pretty lucky over the years when it comes to hunting blacktails with a bow. Oregon's late season used to start around the 8th to the 12th of November up north, but it doesn't begin till the Saturday before Thanksgiving nowadays.
I've rattled bucks in from Oct 22nd to Jan. 6th. Killed my largest blacktail on Oct. 28th, 1996 with a rifle.
You have to have confidence and patience, that's my best advice. Plus I worked in the woods for almost 40 years and made mental notes everytime I found big buck rubs or big buck sheds of interest.
I prefer the larger antlers over the smaller antlers I started with because they're louder and have a "ring" that carries through the wet, thick brush and timber much better....and, they just bring in more bucks for me then the smaller antlers used to.
I know that some guys use calls in conjunction with their rattling, I used to, but don't anymore. The bucks are tuned into the sound of antlers and if they're going to respond, they will. It doesn't work every time, or ever day, but if go out with confidence and keep trying you'll eventually bring in a rutted up stinky with his ears laid back and hair on end.
BTW...if any of you guys are trying to rattle during a rifle season, please wear your hunter orange! It's not required in Oregon and several years ago a guy got shot when another hunter heard him and saw the antlers moving in the brush.
Gotta go check trailcams and hang a treestand this morning.
Good luck and have fun!
Thanks for the advice TreeKiller. It would be nice to hear some more tips, as we know you are a big buck killer.
Post by: stickbuck on November 02, 2012, 11:02:43 AM
Post by: deadyote on December 13, 2012, 09:55:31 PM
Post by: shorbino on December 21, 2012, 09:42:32 AM
I tended to mix rattling every 15 minutes or so (at about 40 seconds per rattle), with some grunts from primos 'Buck Roar', and a wheeze or two thrown in there. I scraped the trees, as well as hit the ground. P.S. I used the bag, not the real horns - I read an article from a guy who said he never used the real thing and said he got better results. I rattled in 2 that I saw, and I'm certain that I rattled in one more - each day for 3 days.
On day 1, I rattled in a 2 pt, with eye guards. It took me around 1 1/2 hours from when I heard him first below me from about 110 yards up a hill. I think that he was being cautious, and eventually presented a shot. REMEMBER, if they come in, they're looking for a fight and are on high alert. All it took was the movement of my hand - I WAS ALL CAMOED UP - and it spooked him. He took off until he heard my grunt and then gave me a broadside shot - I took it. Unfortunately, with everything else to remember, he had slipped from 40 to 60 yards, and I didn't adjust to consider how far he had gone away.
Day 2, I rattled in a buck that I'm not sure how big he was. It was on the exact same hill, only 150 yards from the previous evening. He came in at 80 yards behind me, was snorting and in an effort to get him to fight, I snorted back. HUGE MISTAKE - didn't see him again, and needless to say, I'll grunt at a deer that's ready to fight, but never wheeze again.
Day 3, I was in my tree stand, on a fairly open side of a hill. Same hill - opposite side. It was so cold that I was visibly shaking and I'm certain that's why I never got that last one to show his head. After 2 hours of almost freezing, I got down from the stand and abandoned it for the week. That was the only time that I used my stand.
For the rest of the week, I sat quietly and hoped one would cross me up. Didn't happen.
Next year I plan on rattling again. Things I'm going to change: First, more people in the area I'm rattling. It was just me and another guy on private land, and we are certain that there were deer galore in there. It's about a 4 square mile area, and it's just too hard to work areas by yourself or with only one other guy. Second, I'm going to be in a more dense area as I rattle. Remember, the deer are LOOKING FOR YOU! You've got to hide as well as possible so that they don't see you.
I think i'm a believer, and I'm looking forward to giving it a try again.