always spray down before i walk into the woods...thats a must...i guess nothing else is for sure...i dont always call because if you call from your stands everytime you hunt, its like a guy who calls you everyday askin you to come outside and fight...after 2 or 3 times you will start to ignore it...i save rattling till pre rut and doe bleats till rut and post rut...early season, i dont grunt unless i see a buck is not comin my way...snort wheeze is the best call in the woods durin pre rut stage...