When to grunt or rattle? Do it when you feel like it as long as it isn' t too often. I' ve called in deer with both and a combination of both. I have possibly scared some deer away as well. About the last week of October thru the 2nd week of November seems to work the best for me. I don' t have any special time/sequence that I use, just try to imagine you are a deer. Sometimes the only reason that I rattle or grunt is because I am cold or bored. The activity tends to warm me up and peak my interest a little. I can then sit on the stand a little longer. Staying in the woods longer will help increase your odds of success. Good luck on your new land. Take care of it and enjoy it. You now have a luxury that many of us don' t and may never have. I predict that PA will have some very nice bucks within three years as long as the new antler restriction laws are accepted by the hunters.