wolfen,
I bet you thought he was calling you a sissy didn't you<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>.
Big bucks have better things to do with their time. Most big bucks are old enough to have learned to ignore the "little punks" causing the disturbance and concentrate on the ladies. Then, they kick @$$ when they run up in the middle of their business. Pretty much the same as humans. The older more mature males avoid confrontation and then when the young punks push it to far, they put them in their place. Remember, bucks grunting and fighting is an every day occurence to them during this time of year. It is no big deal. We expect them to come running but the fact is that most places they ignore rattling and grunting for all but just a few days of the year. Just like you learn to ignore your wife when your watching the Outdoor Channel<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
Protect your hunting rights, "Spay or neuter a liberal."