Too soon to rattle

[petey]

I start rattling or tickling the horns on the first day of season here in PA (which I believe is where you are at too?) I've called plenty of bucks in on the first day with horns. I think they are more curious and you get the little guys, but you never know, the big boy may come in. This was almost 2 weeks ago. 1 week prior to the first day (almost 3 weeks) I personally watched 2 different set of bucks in the same field downright fight, while spotting. With this cold front coming this weekend, I'd say NOW is the perfect time to get started with those horns. I don't get too aggressive until around now, but it's ok to make some noise now.

Rattle in sequences of 30 to 45 mins and be ready. Get those horns hung up quickly and grab your bow. I've been busted by bucks storming in more than I've had the opportunity to take them. In the same sentence, be ready up to 30 mins. Some like to take their time, but most while come on a rope. Obviously the best weeks are still to come, but the bucks are sparing, they have been for at least 3 weeks.

Good luck, and you'll never forget your horns again as soon as you have that first buck coming in to kick some tail. I use them religously with much success.