HuntingNet.com Forums - Rattling techniques during different stages of the RUT

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1) During the pre-rut phase you rattle lightly.

2) During the scrape phase you rattle to mimic actual all out fighting.

3) During the chase or primary breeding phase, same as above.

4) During post rut, rattling not as effective.

5) During the 2nd rut, rattling may be effective once again since there are less does to be bred thus creating even more competition between the bucks.

I'll rattle simulating a some what decent fight In 2 minute rattle sessions, take a 2 minute break and do It again, take another 2 minute break and do It again and after that I'm done. I'll do that In all phases of the rut you've listed. It's worked well for me.

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During which of these stages do you add grunting or perhaps even a combination of snort wheeze and grunting? How about doe bleats? What sequence and what combination during what phase?

I just started doing some snorting and wheezing the other day that I was out when I did some rattling. I've heard a few bucks snorting and wheezing already. As far as I'm concerned you can start doing regular grunting and doe bleats anytime you want regardless of the phase of the rut.