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Old 10-24-2007 | 08:47 AM
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I live in the very midwestern part of Indiana, and I am planning to start using a grunt call on my next outing. Is it to early to try to make it sound like a buck is chasing a doe?
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Old 10-24-2007 | 09:24 AM
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No its not too early to use a grunt call. I have been using mine since the season opened on Oct. 1. I have had numerous deer come in to my rattling and grunting already this year.
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Old 10-24-2007 | 09:29 AM
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I call from as soon as season begins. I've been very successful in doing so. If you see a buck out of range and there is no chance he is coming your way....try to grunt him in. You may be surprised!
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Old 10-24-2007 | 10:04 AM
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Use calls! I've called bucks in from the beginning of Oct to the end of our season mid Nov....it's never too early or too late. Like turkey hunting, you've got to know what to say and when.
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Old 10-24-2007 | 10:08 AM
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Personally, I've had very mixed results with calls and have kind of gotten away from them. I know others swear by them, so it must be me.
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Old 10-24-2007 | 10:15 AM
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I call from as soon as season begins. I've been very successful in doing so. If you see a buck out of range and there is no chance he is coming your way....try to grunt him in. You may be surprised!
Exactly my thoughts.
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Old 10-24-2007 | 10:16 AM
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Where are you in Indiana? I hunt in Madison County, just north of Anderson
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Old 10-24-2007 | 02:32 PM
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Im glad to hear these replies. I am looking forward to getting out and seeing what happens.
rmk4presI live and do most of my hunting in Vermillion County.

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Old 10-24-2007 | 06:29 PM
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I've never really used calls during this time of year. What Brand/model do you use and how agressive do you get with it. I also hunt in Midwest Indiana. Thanks.
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