Like MOTOWNH said , they will work every time as long as there are bucks around . Don't expect to have them draw deer like rattling will but they will stop and check it out when they come through . I generally use a drag into the stand , make the scrape with my boot , and pee in it as well as leave the drag there . Have watched many a buck check this out with no negative reactions so I know it works . I used to pee in a bottle and all that nonsense and now just go off of the stand if need be . I have had alot of coyote tracks in my day old home brew scrapes as well . Try it , you will see .