Im on a place in Woodville, learned how to rattle in south Texas last year during the rut. Seems as if the deer in ETX are a whole lot smarter than the deer in STX, anybody have any good tips for me! the rut isn't far from kicking off!
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It works but you better have some natural barrier to keep him from getting down wind if you are planning to shoot one with a bow, I've rattled several bucks in east texas but they will absolutely come in from the down wind side regardless of where they are when they pick up on your rattling
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It works. You may not know it because the buck got downwind and busted you, but it works. Stay well hidden and make sure the wind is right from where you believe the deer will be coming from. It's a lot easier to rattle them in down in South Texas. East Texas deer as the smartest ones in the state. I would suggest not over rattling. A decoy or two also helps. Chances are you won't be successful, but it's worth a try. I've only been able to take a deer while rattling in East Texas twice. I've tried it at least 50 times. I think your best bet is to be silent and hunt the game trails.
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Originally posted by DapperDan View PostNever had it work. Ever. Seems the buck doe ratio is way to out of whack. I know they fight bc I had busted up deer last year on cams but I just haven't ever gotten it to work
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I have been rattling in Freestone county for 20 years and have not had near the success as I do out in Schleicher county. Have rattled in several over the years, but not near like out west. Have a buddy that rattled in a 145 two years ago. Helps to get down in the thick stuff and away from the open meadows and feeders. Technique is the same as any where else, but location is key.
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Originally posted by DapperDan View PostLol. Rattle once and had a doe blow at me. Does that count?
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Ive not had any luck trying to grunt at deer either. Ive literally watched bucks spar and grunt at each other, watch the winner stand there bristled up and grunted at him. No response whatsoever. Or see deer just outside of range and grunt. Bucks never break stride. Keep saying I'll dry a doe bleat and see how that goes. Sure cant do any worse
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Originally posted by EastTx View PostI have rattled in a bunch over the years. I rattled in and shot a 139" 9 point with my bow last season in East Tx. Like others mentioned, hunt against a barrier so they cant get downwind, and the thicker the area the better.
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What kind of barrier are we talking. I think a buck could get through anything on my lease.
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