I learned something about blind calling when I was hunting up north 2 years ago. I did a small rattling sequence. About 10 mins later I saw a slight flicker in between two snow covered spruce trees at 20yrds. I thought it was just a little bird in the tree.Then it stuck it's head out, and I saw the biggest buck of my life standing there!I didn't see (too thick)or hearhim coming because of the foot of snow we had. I have no idea how long he had been there looking for the "fight".
What I learned was when a buck comes to a call he willUSUALLY come in rather slowly and scan the area for the source of the noise. They do not like to commit themselves, that's how they get big.I also learned that when they can't find the source they don't hang around long at all! I wasn't able to get a clean shot at him, and ende up watching him walk out of my life. I'll never forget that day as long as I live.
I took this pic from my stand that shows the 2 spruces that he was standing between. They really use the cover to their advantage, that's for sure!