Rattling and Grunting from a tree stand

[DoubleB20]

I've got a few days left on my public hunt near Fort Worth. I've found a spot, small clearing, with lots of activity. Two questions...first my tree stand is approx. 18 ft high, should I rattle/grunt from this elevated position? I've seen a couple of legal bucks within my 50 yd viewing area, they stop when I grunt but after that they pay no attention (I haven't rattled yet); second... The deer move just inside the tree line, but it's about 50 yds from my stand, there's a cottonwood tree that's closer, buts it's only about 8" in diameter, not sure if it's large enough to place a tree stand (Millennium 150) or should I move my stand over where they are traveling or leave it where it is and hope for the best. I'm certain they are traveling to their bedding area and I hate to make too much ruckus with only a few days left. If I move to the small tree all the deer will be in range but I'm a little skeptical of the smaller tree. I think it will hold me ok and I would not place the stand as high. I haven't hunted from a tree stand very much, so I could use some advice. Thanks!

[TacticalCowboy]

If you are more than 8 or so feet high with adequate cover, I would say go for it.

[txpanhandle32]

dump some corn or attractant out to get them within range!

[Hunter Todd]

I would move if the wind direction will allow it.

[Jayt22]

Your good ! Snort weez will bring em in!

[gtsticker]

I have rattled in tons of deer while elevated. Just watch how they react and do not over do it.

[chackworth3]

Most of the time in my experience, cottonwood trees don't always offer the best of cover...

[PL Hunter]

Public land can be tough, bunch of people rattling, grunting, spraying scent... but I've seen it work. If wind/cover is good, I'd probably move that stand.

[Silverado]

I don't think I'd put a stand up in that cottonwood, wouldn't take much wind to make it to windy to shoot out of. If there's no better trees to get in i'd probably throw together a little brush blind about 20-30 yards off the trail. I've rattled in a few smaller bucks on public land but even they were smart enough to circle down wind and bust me before coming in range.

[Live2Hunt]

I say give it a try, it really can't hurt...

[Bisch]

I would move my stand if I thought there was a good enough place. I have not had a lot of luck with rattling, but have talked to several folks who have. Don;t know about that one?

Good luck Brian!

Bisch

[JustYakin]

Same here as far as experience goes, but if they have a certain trail they are traveling, id try to get within shooting range to it.

[Tracker0721]

Get on the ground! Your tree stand is holding you back. Find a suitable spot to hide behind and fix yourself a brush blind or camo up and sit behind a bush with a bigger bush behind you.