RE: I think I must be making a big newbie mistake.
Try to mimick the sound "patterns" of squirrels and deer when they move thru the woods(3-4 steps, pause etc.)If you snap a large twig take an extra long pause. ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS enter the woods from down wind. Live,learn,enjoy!
If I ain't huntin',I'm trappin',If I ain't trappin',I'm fishin'
If I ain't fishin',I'm wishin'!