I only blind call at certain times, in certain area's.During the rut, I have called bucksin with the "Can"that I didn't know were around until theycame in. I have found that rattling antlers really only works where the buck to doe ratio is close. I NEVER rattle in Pa, at all. I don't even bring my "horns" into the woods in Pa.
I have had great success rattling in Alberta though. One time, 2 years ago, I saw a large lone deer about 100-150yrds away (snow on the ground), rattled my antlers briefly, hung them, and watched this deer come running straight towards me! It was awesome to watch.As it got closer,I could see it was a buck. A nice little wide racked 8pt, but I couldn't get a clear shot at him.[&o]