I live in southeast Missouri and just got back from scouting. I found a bunch of little rubs, some scrapes, and a big ole rub, and another big one on top of the hill to my left. Does anyone know if rattling and grunting would be effective this early?

I live south of st joe and have found unless u have a high buck to doe ratio your doing nothing but making a bunch of noise

I see. It would probably be better to just sit and hope he comes by then.

possibly but i have hunted with a friend that has land close to the airport. loads of bucks and rattiling works like a charm. my hunting property is 20 minutes north and havent had any luck with the antlers. thats what i based my first post on. give it a try and see. good luck