Wednesday March 12, 2008

Hunting Tip

The Grunt TubeWhen using a grunt tube you are trying to reproduce a communication sound all deer make. Usually the deer makes soft contact grunt to tell another deer “Hey come check this out”. A heavier, louder grunt can be made by bucks when fighting over an estrus doe, or when fighting over their territorial rights. Most hunters use a grunt tube to try and bring in a dominant buck in the area. Be careful. The deer will move in looking and scent checking for the source of the noise. If he doesn’t spot you or smell you, your chance at a buck just increased. You can also use the buck grunt to try and stop a buck that is moving through your shooting lanes, or to bring one in a little closer so that you can get a shot.