Question for grunt call users

[U.S.ArmyRetired]

I have an older Knight & Hale grunt tube. When is the right time to use it and how do you use it properly?

[whitetailtrail]

Good question, I'd like to know as well. I'll be keeping my eye on this thread.

[U.S.ArmyRetired]

Does anyone have any pointers?

[U.S.ArmyRetired]

ttt

[dirtysteve]

I've used it this time of year with some success. The only time that it has worked for me is if I see one cruising that is not in range. I have had them come on a string. Usually if they are already on a doe they won't pay it much attention. That's my experience.

[travisn10]

Just remember less is more. If you do it too much, they know something's up.

[PSD Ryan]

I don't use grunts unless I have a deer in sight. If there is a buck out of range, I'll give a grunt to bring him in. If I have a buck in range who is about to walk out of range, or to stop him for the shot, I give a short grunt. I haven't had any success using grunts to bring deer in that I can't see, so I quit.

Never grunt too loud. Less is more, and they can hear even a soft grunt from a good way off.

[native_texan]

I grunt softly even when I don't see a buck. Last year, I grunted up a buck (a six point but illegal in my AR county) that was actually behind my pop-up. He came out looking for a fight. I blow into the grunt call by saying the "WHO" word. I cover the mouth of the grunt call upon my initial blow and uncover the mouth about halfway through the blow. Short grunts at first and perhaps one longer grunt to finish. Don't grunt often. One or two grunts at first. Wait 10-15 minutes and then grunt again. Wait longer for the next series. Windy days require louder grunts sometimes. Luck will also play a part as you are looking to pull bucks out of the brush/woods if they are there. BTW - I have an old Knight and Hale that's pretty worn. Good luck ... May God bless your season.

[U.S.ArmyRetired]

I've used it this time of year with some success. The only time that it has worked for me is if I see one cruising that is not in range. I have had them come on a string. Usually if they are already on a doe they won't pay it much attention. That's my experience.

Just remember less is more. If you do it too much, they know something's up.

I don't use grunts unless I have a deer in sight. If there is a buck out of range, I'll give a grunt to bring him in. If I have a buck in range who is about to walk out of range, or to stop him for the shot, I give a short grunt. I haven't had any success using grunts to bring deer in that I can't see, so I quit.

Never grunt too loud. Less is more, and they can hear even a soft grunt from a good way off.

I grunt softly even when I don't see a buck. Last year, I grunted up a buck (a six point but illegal in my AR county) that was actually behind my pop-up. He came out looking for a fight. I blow into the grunt call by saying the "WHO" word. I cover the mouth of the grunt call upon my initial blow and uncover the mouth about halfway through the blow. Short grunts at first and perhaps one longer grunt to finish. Don't grunt often. One or two grunts at first. Wait 10-15 minutes and then grunt again. Wait longer for the next series. Windy days require louder grunts sometimes. Luck will also play a part as you are looking to pull bucks out of the brush/woods if they are there. BTW - I have an old Knight and Hale that's pretty worn. Good luck ... May God bless your season.

Excellent advice from everyone. Thank you.