I dont want to sound like a jerk, but calling works more often than not, and thereare probably several reasons why some of you dont have success with it.

If you are going to call, you need to set up somewhere with poor visibility around the bottom of your tree. This way when deer come into investigate, they cant see another deer, but realize one could be hidden, so they circle closer. Either that, or use a decoy. When deer come into a call, they have already pinpointed its location, and they are trying to locate that deer with sight or scent.

So you must remain well hidden, and in an area where deer are forced to stay upwind, or crosswind of you. If a deer can circle downwind of you, I dont care what scent-blocking materials you're wearing, they can and will get a whiff of you, because they are trying hard to smell that other "deer"!

Also, you have to do the right calls at the right times, and not too often. The right urgency also has to be given to a call. You cant simply blow a call without thinking about what the deer is trying to communicate! Cadence, tone, etc, (all important)

Many people call too often, and too loudly. Deer are usually on their way to investigate when suddenly they realize something isnt right with this "talkative" "deer".

Deer call year round, and have many different vocalizations. Choosing the right call, and making it sound goodmay seem complex at first, but once you understand it all, its a great way to bring in deer consistantly.

My best advice is to try and hear deer in your area "talking" to each other, and make note of what it sounded like and what time of year it was. Then mimic these sounds as best you can. When calling blindly, do it sparingly, give deer at least an hour to respond (that can vary by your visibility of the area). Call softly, and less frequently, and you will notice that you are much more successful. I called in two of my kills last year alone, and countless others over the years.

Best of luck---Matt