rattling,grunting,bleating etc.
I have been bow hunting for about five years with moderate success. I am looking for advise on the use of grunt calls,rattling, doe bleats and scents. I have used all, but don't know if I'm seeing/killing deer because of the tactics,or inspite of them. I have had deer respond favorably to a grunt call after I had seen the deer. I will typically set up my climbing stand in a favorable location and wait for an hour or two at dawn or dusk. If I don't see anything, I go for my "bag-o-tricks".This kind of feels like a desperation move,kind of being proactive instead of reactive. I would appreciate any useful information. Thanks