Rattling tips for Whities

[Blacktail]

a little early for rattling but if you do just tickle the tips.
Loud clashing has never worked for me but just lightly smacking a set of antlers together with a few grunts has worked well over the years.

[Imdone]

Go Giver now.
We rattled in a monster a week earlier than this last year.
Pre rut rattles for Whities is very productive as they are going through a pecking order to have the right to breed.
They want to know who's scrapping, they are curious.

[RackStar]

Rattle small and you will attract all

Rattle big and see none at all

less is best imo
small bucks hear small rattle and think they got a shot at the title
small bucks hear big fight and holy shiiiite, not messing with him he's 400lb Buck

big bucks may respond to rattles or not, but expect not as one of those reasons they got so big
regardless i often bring my small basket set to cover my sound when moving to stand (drag off willows/small trees while walking to absorb foot fall noise)
good luck
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do you prefer using a smaller rack for rattling then? I’ve been a successful white tail hunter but just moved to prime whitey country so I’m looking to up my game.

[tyreguy]

....i love Whitetail hunting, always fun!!

Some good suggestions in the above posts! Watch out for those "sneakers".