RE: PA rut phase
We are just starting Pre-Rut in my area. Ive noticed it in this last week. As for a grunt, i wouldnt call with it but if you have a deer walking away from you or past you at a distance a quick grunt one time will get their attention and get them coming your way. Deer are very curious even though most of the time YOU see them going away from you they always turn and come back or circle around to see what the noise or odd smell is. I use sents and a grunt call all year. I do use them alot more during the rut but early season they work to get deer to come to a deer smell or sound.