Very true bud. I was saying that because some people think you can walk into the woods in some states and just start rattling anytime. Things have to be perfect for it to work, even in areas with lots of mature bucks and a good buck to doe ratio.

I have had years where rattling has worked very well and others where no matter how many times I bang the antlers together, nothing comes. This is all in an area with lots of mature bucks and very close buck to doe ratio. It depends a lot on the mood of the deer that hears it, weather and timing of the rut.