ryncam16

Is it to early in the year to use this tommorow. What do you guys usaully do this early in the year for calling, if any?

Predator19

I like to be as quiet as possible until the pre-rut kicks in.

densfbs

I second that. I would be as quiet as possible as well.

Edcyclopedia

My experience is it's more of a "curiosity" call...
Meaning small Deer have come in from using it, or coyotes.
The other day I had a Doe and a Fawn come into my set-up and leave. I managed to drag them back in twice with the can.
However, they seemed to be more "alert" than relaxed.
So be careful as what to expect, as deer jumping your string is more common after you educate them that something may be out of the ordinary.
They know there home (woods) well!

jbowersox

I'd pass on it for now as well. It's possible that out of curiosity a deer will come into it, but it is a lot less likely than during the pre-rut/rut. The other possibility is that if you use it now and it doesn't work, those deer aren't going to come close to you when the time is right, because they've been hearing it for the last month. But then again, it is deer hunting and they do what they want to do when they want to do it. But I still wouldn't.

Rob/PA Bowyer

It's never too early for contact calls. Do you (general term) honestly think deer shut up until the preseason rut?

ryncam16

well what would be considered a contact call im actually goin to buy a new call tonightcan you giveme an idea?

Predator19

http://www.bowsite.com/bowsite/features/practical_bowhunter/deergrunting/index.cfm

mikeshunk

Thanks for the link, some good info. on there.

ryncam16

alot of good info thanks for the site i also was reading up on it and a fawn in distress call i hear works good on does.