SEK_trophyhunter

I use real antlers, but i know guys that swear by the bag. what's your opinion?

OhioHunter88

I personally use the bag but thats my opinion i really like the bags i have one from hunter spealties, it also takes up alot less room in your vest

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huntingheck69

I used to use real antlers as well because i didn't think a bag could produce the same sound but this year my father picked up a bag and grabed one for me as well(knight and hale was the make) I was astonished how good the bag sounded I can not tell the difference between the bag I have and my real antlers and they are a heck of alot easier to pack.

Matt / PA

I really like the sound of a pair of real antlers, but they are such a pain to pack.

I have 2 different bags, a Knight and Hale and a BowTech Rattle bag and to be honest (Not being a "Homer") I like the sound of the BowTech one better.

I will give it a definite try in Illinois in 2 weeks. Fit nicely in the top of my Catquiver.

Here in PA I have honestly never really had a whole lot of luck with the horns or bags, due to the pressured nature of the deer and the fact that typically we have a buck to doe ratio that has hovered around 1/5000.

JimboHunter1

Matt, you guys sure are lucky in PA. How did you manage to get such a healthy buck-to-doe ratio? Congrats!
Where I hunt, it's more like 1/50,000

The Deer Destroyer

I use a bag, but I think the antlers are better because they sound a little bit more real.

adams

I prefer real antlers. I like the sound better and the volume they produce. As mentioned they suck to carry though. most of the time if I know I'll be hunting a specific stand again as my next hunt I leave them hanging right in my tree.

m.t.hands

used both and had success with both, but my best results have come with real antlers.

Hiawatha

I use antlers just because its the real deal. The bags may sound great but if i don't have 100% confidence in something i won't use it.

micdundee

I like the bag. Its way more convenient to take to the field. And personally I think it sounds just as good.