I was reading an article today about methods of calling in deer. It went on to explain how if you jump a group of does and they never really get a good look or sniff of your presence, sometimes you can bring them back (and maybe a buck following them) by knocking a tree fairly loud 5 times with the handle of your knife of a limb. The sound simulates a buck pawing to let the does know he's there? Anyone ever heard of this or had any success? I've been hunting for 20 years and the first time I remember hearing about it [:-][8D]. Learn something new everyday.

At your age NY, I'm surprised there is anything new to learn...[:-]
J/K buddddy..LOLAt my age I do learn something new everyday though....[8D]No I have never heard of doing this.

The only way to know for sure, is try it. I have never heard of that, but I give it the benefit of the doubt.

I've never heard of it nor have I ever heard an animal do it.

Nope, never heard of that one.

A grunt might work sometimes, but immitating the pawing of a buck doesn't sound like something that would work.

I TRIED SOMETHING LIKE THAT,BUT LIKE EVERYTHING ELSE THEY RUN AWAY

I've never heard of that one! But the only way to find out for sure is give it a try!

I've heard of knock three times on the ceiling if you want me but not five on a branch ?

I have never heard of this.I would think any call that you could produce that would have a calming influence on a bumped doe group would be someones best shot.Doe grunt or bleat,turkey cluck or yelp.