DeerT

On our lease(in North Central Texas) we just started seeing fresh rubs this past weekend. These are the first ones we have seen all year. Would this be a good time to try rattling??
Also, does this mean the rut is just now starting? It seems a little late even for our area which usually is on by the middle of November. Thanks

avid_bowhunter2005

It would depend upon if they are velvet removal rubs, or rubs of dominance. If, they are rubs of dominance- start rattling. Bucks respond more to rattling during the pre-rut, actual rut, and post rut- rather than the actual Peak Rut. Once they are settled in with a doe they won't hard pay attention to rattling. So my guess would be to go ahead and use rattling and maybe an early season attractant. Good luck

adams

I agree deer are most likely to respond in the pre rut. It certainly isn't going to hurt though. If the rut is in swing I'd use very short 10-15 second sequences.