Post by: 3nails on November 03, 2017, 05:15:23 PM
Post by: Bigshooter on November 03, 2017, 05:18:22 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on November 03, 2017, 06:29:15 PM
7 days till Idaho bound :tup:
Post by: slowhand on November 03, 2017, 06:35:07 PM
Post by: buddy01 on November 03, 2017, 06:44:36 PM
Post by: HookedOnQuack on November 03, 2017, 06:50:46 PM
I will be, Idaho tomorrow unit 10A, Let it snow Let it snow Let it snow. :IBCOOL:Hoping the early snow helps ya because you will be about a week or so early for the rut starting. Shoot straight! I leave the 14th for the same unit
Post by: 3nails on November 03, 2017, 06:56:01 PM
You'll definitely be in great shape timing wise to rattle just don't let it be the blood bath rattle that needs to happen after the 16th.I will be, Idaho tomorrow unit 10A, Let it snow Let it snow Let it snow. :IBCOOL:Hoping the early snow helps ya because you will be about a week or so early for the rut starting. Shoot straight! I leave the 14th for the same unit
Post by: HookedOnQuack on November 03, 2017, 07:00:08 PM
Post by: Scott on November 03, 2017, 07:01:18 PM
Post by: 3nails on November 03, 2017, 07:11:11 PM
You hunt 10A also dont you 3nails? I think i remember a thread or two of yours from over thereYes! Rattled in and killed some dandies there. Unreal what that unit was and is now. In the late 90's we saw 30 deer a day. A couple years ago I went 5 straight days without seeing a deer. Still killed a 156" buck however.
Post by: 3nails on November 03, 2017, 07:14:39 PM
Post by: HookedOnQuack on November 03, 2017, 07:16:24 PM
Aint that the truth! My dad and buddies have been going since the late 80s and says when they first started they would only see a few other rigs the entire 7-10 days they were there! We have a cabin over there now and get to spend alot more time over there and the deer numbers seem to be getting better again. When are you headed over?You hunt 10A also dont you 3nails? I think i remember a thread or two of yours from over thereYes! Rattled in and killed some dandies there. Unreal what that unit was and is now. In the late 90's we saw 30 deer a day. A couple years ago I went 5 straight days without seeing a deer. Still killed a 156" buck however.
Post by: 3nails on November 03, 2017, 07:17:16 PM
:hello:If you have coverage keep us posted on how you are doing. Everybody!
7 days till Idaho bound :tup:
Post by: 3nails on November 03, 2017, 07:20:28 PM
?Aint that the truth! My dad and buddies have been going since the late 80s and says when they first started they would only see a few other rigs the entire 7-10 days they were there! We have a cabin over there now and get to spend alot more time over there and the deer numbers seem to be getting better again. When are you headed overYou hunt 10A also dont you 3nails? I think i remember a thread or two of yours from over thereYes! Rattled in and killed some dandies there. Unreal what that unit was and is now. In the late 90's we saw 30 deer a day. A couple years ago I went 5 straight days without seeing a deer. Still killed a 156" buck however.
It does seem like they are bouncing back. A little concerned about last winter though. Planning on the 14th. Maybe sooner if my heart can't take the wait!
Post by: Colville on November 03, 2017, 07:48:59 PM
Post by: 3nails on November 03, 2017, 08:12:21 PM
Hunt very public land. I've rattled quket, heavy everywhere and every way... In a boat, with a goat... Never had a response. Every late WA season.Then this is the year!
Post by: MountainTracker on November 04, 2017, 04:53:45 PM
Post by: WA hunter14 on November 04, 2017, 04:56:52 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on November 04, 2017, 05:57:13 PM
:hello:If you have coverage keep us posted on how you are doing. Everybody!
7 days till Idaho bound :tup:
Will do
Post by: Elkstuffer on November 05, 2017, 08:41:39 PM
Post by: 3nails on November 05, 2017, 08:56:53 PM
My son and I leave for Idaho this Thursday. I just watched your Seminar video again and looking forward to trying some of your tactics. I've rattled for years from a tree stand with no luck so I'm hoping to rattle in a buck for my 11 yr old from the ground. Thanks for posting up the video 3nails!!!I think you have got your trip timed real well! Keep the rattling toned down for the first few days.
Post by: elkboy on November 06, 2017, 01:23:12 PM
I will be out this weekend for the evening hunts (Idaho), starting each setup with a grunt set to catch any nearby bucks, then gentle rattling after a wait period. 3nails, any thoughts on that? Congrats again on your massive blacktail- I hope you can follow him up with a masher whitetail!
Post by: Machias on November 06, 2017, 01:31:22 PM
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Post by: WA hunter14 on November 06, 2017, 05:17:25 PM
Post by: elkboy on November 06, 2017, 05:26:31 PM
3nails may want to weigh in on this, but I will share what I have observed. There is a big difference between the first week of November and the second and (especially!) third week. When the behavior switches, you will notice it! What has worked for me in the past is to just be out there, try rattling and grunting, and keep it up until "the switch comes on".
Best of luck to you!!!
Post by: WA hunter14 on November 06, 2017, 05:39:05 PM
Post by: 3nails on November 06, 2017, 05:53:56 PM
Ah, the 2017 rattling thread. Nothing makes me happier.Sounds like very good plan. Just make sure to wait at least 5 silent/still minutes before starting to rattle after grunting.
I will be out this weekend for the evening hunts (Idaho), starting each setup with a grunt set to catch any nearby bucks, then gentle rattling after a wait period. 3nails, any thoughts on that? Congrats again on your massive blacktail- I hope you can follow him up with a masher whitetail!
Post by: 3nails on November 06, 2017, 05:59:25 PM
I spotted a few bucks in a brushy draw yesterday about 200yards away and I watched them for awhile to make sure they didn't know I was there then I rattled and grunted. I could see they heard me and one of them just walked away and the other two just went back to eating. Is it just too early?
Hey WA hunter 14-About exactly as elkboy said. They'll slip in for a peak now, come charging in for a fight in 7-10 days from now.
3nails may want to weigh in on this, but I will share what I have observed. There is a big difference between the first week of November and the second and (especially!) third week. When the behavior switches, you will notice it! What has worked for me in the past is to just be out there, try rattling and grunting, and keep it up until "the switch comes on".
Best of luck to you!!!
Post by: cougforester on November 06, 2017, 06:04:44 PM
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Post by: 3nails on November 06, 2017, 08:30:35 PM
Hey Jeff, have you ever put out a buck/doe decoy 10 or 20 yrds off to the side of you while rattling? Just wondering if a visual aid might help bring them in. I know on public land you have to be real careful when using decoys. Thanks for any insight.No but I'd love to! The areas I hunt are too far in and steep to pack a decoy however. I saw on a video somewhere of a dude wearing a deer hat with ears stalking a buck during archery season. That could be interesting but probably not very smart during rifle season.
Post by: 3nails on November 06, 2017, 08:35:45 PM
Alright I'll keep after it, thanks! Is there a place to watch 3nails videos? YouTube?t=10s
Post by: Elkstuffer on November 06, 2017, 09:19:37 PM
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 07, 2017, 05:24:56 AM
Post by: WA hunter14 on November 07, 2017, 05:41:21 AM
Post by: tony04 on November 07, 2017, 03:54:37 PM
Cut the ones off your mounted deer. :chuckle:
:chuckle: the thought crossed my mind
Post by: vandeman17 on November 07, 2017, 04:46:25 PM
I'm going to try rattling for my first time this year but I don't have any antlers big enough for rattling besides whats mounted on my wall. Any suggestions on store bought rattling setups?
If you were closer I would let you borrow some. Do you know anyone that found some sheds this year? Soak those in water and use them... :dunno:
Post by: Camo on November 07, 2017, 10:00:18 PM
http://www.cabelas.com/browse.cmd?categoryId=734095080&CQ_search=rattling+antlers&CQ_zstype=REG
Post by: TriggerMike on November 07, 2017, 10:52:16 PM
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Post by: 3nails on November 08, 2017, 04:48:10 AM
I'm heading to Kettle Falls area the 15th-19th. Never hunted the late hunt in the NE corner but have done that same time frame in North Idaho. I'll be pulling out the rattling antlers again this year, hopefully the timing is right for this area.Should be!
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Post by: Machias on November 08, 2017, 09:42:43 AM
Post by: 3nails on November 11, 2017, 10:11:13 AM
Post by: predatorG on November 11, 2017, 10:30:23 AM
Some of the areas I will be rattling have cell coverage so I plan on doing several "facebook live" rattles. Tune in if interested!
What's your Facebook where I can find this ?
I'm sitting and nervously anticipating the late archery season for blacktails here. We have 3 or 4 bucks coming in during day hours, but if that stops I may try rattling to pull them out a bit early.
Post by: HookedOnQuack on November 11, 2017, 10:32:48 AM
Post by: 3nails on November 11, 2017, 06:38:09 PM
Some of the areas I will be rattling have cell coverage so I plan on doing several "facebook live" rattles. Tune in if interested!
What's your Facebook where I can find this ?
If anyone is interested in seeing the live video PM me and I'll give you my info.
Post by: 3nails on November 11, 2017, 06:39:44 PM
The boy and I are heading out first thing Tuesday morn for Idaho. Hes 11 and passed Hunters Ed this summer and is super excited to be going with "the guys" to deer camp this year! Have a few good whitetails picked out from the trail cams all summer so hopefully he can connect with a nice one. Weather should be perfect, starting Monday snow predicted for a week straight.Who can forget their first deer camp?!
Post by: Mossyoak on November 12, 2017, 12:16:26 AM
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Post by: 3nails on November 13, 2017, 10:15:11 AM
We are headed to NW Montana on the 16th for a week got all the tools to give it a try.What part?
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Post by: stackemup on November 14, 2017, 07:20:16 PM
We are headed to NW Montana on the 16th for a week got all the tools to give it a try.What part?
Libby area
Post by: jnevs23 on November 14, 2017, 09:01:06 PM
We are headed to NW Montana on the 16th for a week got all the tools to give it a try.
I’ve seen some really nice bucks around Libby this year from the train. No shortage of deer in NW Montana this year
Post by: 3nails on November 15, 2017, 05:50:44 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on November 15, 2017, 05:52:11 PM
We are headed to NW Montana on the 16th for a week got all the tools to give it a try.
I’ve seen some really nice bucks around Libby this year from the train. No shortage of deer in NW Montana this year
Hope so. We are headed to western Montana Monday.
Post by: 3nails on November 15, 2017, 06:01:22 PM
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Post by: TriggerMike on November 16, 2017, 08:34:38 PM
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Post by: LittleJohn on November 17, 2017, 02:11:39 AM
Have all next week off
Just heating up in my area of NW MT
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Post by: vandeman17 on November 18, 2017, 05:26:33 PM
Sound might not carry as well when it's rainy. You could try louder if you're not having any luck.
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Good call there. Didn't really think about that aspect.
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Post by: 3nails on November 28, 2017, 09:13:36 PM
Anyone else have any luck? 3Nails, did you fill your tag?Yes. After 9 days of hunting I filled my tag in the last hours with a nice little 2 pt. for meat. I passed up around 20 bucks, a couple in the 120"-130"range and another in the 140" range. Looking for 160+ so I was more than happy to pass up those mid sized bucks and take the little guy. I'll have to admit it was easier to pass on those bucks having already killed a booner blacktail in October. :chuckle:
Post by: Mr Mykiss on November 28, 2017, 09:30:23 PM
Post by: elkboy on November 28, 2017, 10:09:50 PM
Good luck, those of you with unfilled tags!
Post by: Machias on November 29, 2017, 10:13:57 AM
Post by: HookedOnQuack on November 29, 2017, 04:45:51 PM
I've actually seen very little rut activity this year. Could just be since it's my first year back that I have not adjusted to minor changes back out here yet. I've relied too much on past experiences and was not able to put in nearly as much scouting time as I usually do and it is showing up in my results this year. Will have to do a much better job next year.Where i was in Idaho there wasnt really a major rut activity, it was more of a slow gradual process which made it harder to notice. Would see a buck with nose up a does butt and a few hours later have a buck come in that could care less that there were does in the cut
Post by: Machias on November 30, 2017, 10:35:01 AM
I've actually seen very little rut activity this year. Could just be since it's my first year back that I have not adjusted to minor changes back out here yet. I've relied too much on past experiences and was not able to put in nearly as much scouting time as I usually do and it is showing up in my results this year. Will have to do a much better job next year.Where i was in Idaho there wasnt really a major rut activity, it was more of a slow gradual process which made it harder to notice. Would see a buck with nose up a does butt and a few hours later have a buck come in that could care less that there were does in the cut
Sounds about right!!!
Post by: Mr Mykiss on November 30, 2017, 09:20:00 PM
Post by: slowhand on November 30, 2017, 09:47:24 PM
First set this morning...and when the smoke cleared my season was over.I would love to hear the storie?
Post by: bowhunterforever on November 30, 2017, 10:10:25 PM
:yeah: :tup:First set this morning...and when the smoke cleared my season was over.I would love to hear the storie?
Post by: TriggerMike on December 01, 2017, 11:43:37 PM
Sounds like a great year. Congrats!Anyone else have any luck? 3Nails, did you fill your tag?Yes. After 9 days of hunting I filled my tag in the last hours with a nice little 2 pt. for meat. I passed up around 20 bucks, a couple in the 120"-130"range and another in the 140" range. Looking for 160+ so I was more than happy to pass up those mid sized bucks and take the little guy. I'll have to admit it was easier to pass on those bucks having already killed a booner blacktail in October. :chuckle:
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Post by: Mr Mykiss on December 03, 2017, 08:45:20 PM
I was talked into, and given permission from the boss, to make a 1.5 day trip to Idaho in an attempt to fill my two unused NR DEER tags that failed to make their way onto a mule deer. I’ve hunted whitetails once in 2013 and rattled one into like 10’ behind me in 121.
I’ve paid attention to Mr 3Nails for the past few year just because obviously he gets it done!! So I borrowed my buddies horns as usual and 10pm Tuesday night found me trying to watch the 3Nails YouTube video without waking my wife up...no dice. Anyway i took in bits and pieces...I really just wanted a “how to rattle” refresher. So I got one...
Rattle, come in hard with the horns like they’re locked up, stomp, listen, repeat, be on your gun, always!!
So we got out there and set up camp and hunted a evening, it’s any whitetail so I figured I’d just creep around...no dice. Those things just disappear!! So I rattled twice that evening, bumped some deer and went back to camp empty handed. It was dark and 5pm and had just snowed so we drove around looking for fresh tracks. We drove for about 4 hours in the snow where people had been driving/hunting all day and....we failed to find ONE SINGLE PLACE where anyone got outta their rig!!
So we go to sleep, hear Bigfoot or aliens landing in the middle of the night, wake up to some guys revving their engine for hours before first light...then finally unloading their 4wheeler. We get up and realize that we didn’t have a plan. I said drop me off here and I’ll meet you at 1030. I see a deer at first light, it disappears, as usual. I walk up the (gated) road a little more, jump the same deer (doe) I think. I decide to head up a steep hillside, it opens up with giant trails. I think...I should rattle.
To be honest it happened so fast... I think I did a grunt, a tick, a tick, grunt, grunt, rattle (10ish seconds)...
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Not sure if I heard something, I must have. But holy #*$& there he was, a buck deer 120yds away coming right at me, I was on my gun, safety off, just following him as he moved quickly towards me. I reckon I coulda stopped him but I didn’t, just BAM!! At like 30yds. I was all like holy cow man did that just happen and...THAT WAS AWESOME!!
Just then I see a doe, his woman I reckon, standing atop the hill wondering what in the heck was going on so BLAUCH, she got it too.
So now the question is... what do I do with this newfound rattling addiction??!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH 3NAILS!!
Post by: jcdizz on November 06, 2018, 03:27:51 PM
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Post by: Machias on November 07, 2018, 12:01:15 PM
Post by: Naches Sportsman on November 07, 2018, 12:20:09 PM
Been some nice bucks shot in the last week.
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Post by: borntoslay on November 07, 2018, 06:02:38 PM
I’ll be in colville shortly. I just got a photo of a buck I was hoping to rattle in. Killed by wolves. What a waste.Let's see this gnarly photo
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Post by: 3nails on November 20, 2018, 09:06:40 PM
So rattle horns only for the next two weeks? or doe bleat also? Doe bleat only? What say you guys?Everything! This is full on raging battle time. Make some noise!
Post by: High Climber on November 20, 2018, 09:26:25 PM
Ok!! Have you been out yet this year? Any action? I’ve been hearing reports that things are happening I will be hunting Friday until Tuesday!So rattle horns only for the next two weeks? or doe bleat also? Doe bleat only? What say you guys?Everything! This is full on raging battle time. Make some noise!
Post by: 3nails on November 20, 2018, 09:28:30 PM
Nope. First time in 22 years I won't be. :'( :'(Ok!! Have you been out yet this year? Any action? I’ve been hearing reports that things are happening I will be hunting Friday until Tuesday!So rattle horns only for the next two weeks? or doe bleat also? Doe bleat only? What say you guys?Everything! This is full on raging battle time. Make some noise!
Post by: Mr Mykiss on November 21, 2018, 10:43:33 AM
Nope. First time in 22 years I won't be. :'( :'(Say it ain't so!!!
Post by: HookedOnQuack on November 21, 2018, 10:56:49 PM