I rely on stand placement, the wind and patiences first and foremost. I have rattled and grunted without success most of the time. I don't do it just to do it. It has worked a couple times bringing back deer that had passed me by or were out of range. If it works it works, I think most of the time it's spotty at best. Most deer that people say came to the call were or would have probably passed within range anyway if given time. Time of year is a biggie. I think the grunt and light tickling works best before the peak rut.