When to start rattling?

[brino]

Here in Illinois I like to start rattling about the 3rd week of October. What are your opinions?

[Illini_Sportsman]

I'm very interested in this as well. Do you actually bring anything in during the 3rd week of October? I would have guessed about the last week.

[brino]

It all depends on there mood at the time.

[Justin]

I bring my rattling antlers with me all year long. Keep in mind once bucks are hard antlered they're sparring. I don't really start blind rattling until around Halloween, but you neven know when you're going to see a buck either too far for a shot or heading the wrong way. A slight tickling of the antlers just might be the ticket to peak his curiosity and bring him in close enough for a shot.