Marlin, I mentioned I use calling & scents when I rattle. Are you referring to rattling as part of the call technique or just the grunt tube, doe bleat? I am just curious, b/c although I believe in the grunt tube, I would never try and use it alone for luring in a muture deer! I use all three attracants if you will and obviously only in the right phase. I never use scents or calls alone, only when rattling and when I absolutely know the area in which I am hunting. If it is fresh territory or other times in the year (such as early pre rut or post rut) I believe stealth is the best mode.

I agree Buck to Doe ratio factors in to the success rattling will bring. As I stated it isn' t 100% foolproof and I spent many hours of nothing, before finally finding success through this method. Know I will say you must adapt to your area and play the cards that work out to win the hand...so yes the technique is not for everyone but I can say it does work on mature deer in my neck of the woods.

Pike, excellent point...I agree 100%. Something else to add if you choose to rattle success is often much higher the deeper and closer you get to the bucks bedroom. Keeping this in mind, it is absolutely essential to only hunt a given stand or location with the right wind. A marginal wind will kill your efforts and most likely your stand!