Deer Grunting 101...

I have always carried a grunt call in my hunting bag, but only because Daddy gave me one to carry. I've never really known what kind is best, when is the best time to use a grunter, how long of a grunt to make, etc. The only time I've ever used the grunter I've had is when I'm not seeing anything, or when I was trying to get the attention of a deer I saw. I've also never had any experience rattling, nor had anything to rattle with.

This year I'm planning to buy a grunt call and I've been trying to read and learn more about grunting. I came across the website with a lot of helpful information. The grahpic below lists the different type of grunts, and which are most effective during different times in the season.

Infographic by Mark C. Timney

It also has a deer grunts & tactics section where you can actually listen to examples of the different kinds of grunts, what they mean, and how to do them. The title of the article is Deer Grunting 101 by Mark Timney....here is the link:

http://www.bowsite.com/bowsite/features/practical_bowhunter/deergrunting/

I'm definitely going to try some of this tomorrow morning....maybe I'll have some luck.

About the author of Deer Grunting 101 at http://www.bowsite.com/

Mark Timney has been a working journalist for over 15 years and has professional experience in almost every aspect of the field of mass communication. He presently splits his time among a number of jobs: as a freelance magazine writer specializing in outdoor articles; as an adjunct professor of journalism and computer software; and as the head of his own outdoor communications/advertising/public relations/video production business.

Mark has a Ph.D. in Mass Communication/Journalism from Ohio University. He became interested in archery while in graduate school and began writing for several bowhunting/target archery magazines in 1995. His work has been published in Petersen's Bowhunting, 3-D & Target Archery, 3-D Times, Bowhunting World, Archery Business and Bow Masters Magazine. He also conducts archery and bowhunting seminars based upon his articles.