When to start rattling?

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10-03-2005, 05:27 PM

brino

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Join Date: Jun 2004

Location: Marion Co., Illinois

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When to start rattling?

Here in Illinois I like to start rattling about the 3rd week of October. What are your opinions?

10-03-2005, 06:51 PM

Illini_Sportsman

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Join Date: Jan 2004

Location: Greenville, IL

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RE: When to start rattling?

I'm very interested in this as well. Do you actually bring anything in during the 3rd week of October? I would have guessed about the last week.

10-03-2005, 07:38 PM

brino

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Join Date: Jun 2004

Location: Marion Co., Illinois

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RE: When to start rattling?

It all depends on there mood at the time.

10-03-2005, 08:35 PM

Justin

Nontypical Buck

Join Date: Aug 2004

Location: Northern Illinoise

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RE: When to start rattling?

I bring my rattling antlers with me all year long. Keep in mind once bucks are hard antlered they're sparring. I don't really start blind rattling until around Halloween, but you neven know when you're going to see a buck either too far for a shot or heading the wrong way. A slight tickling of the antlers just might be the ticket to peak his curiosity and bring him in close enough for a shot.