RE: do deer calls really work?
Just like everything else in hunting. Nothing works 100% of the time. And what works for one hunter may not for someone else.I personaly don't use any commercial calls, I make the sounds with my voice. That much less I have to carry in.
I have seen deer come right to calls and I have seen them pay no attention even tho I know they could hear it.
But if it works just one time it would be worth it. Good luck with your new adventure.