DOUBLE CALL TO BAG BIG BUCKS
Trio-Trophy Buck Calling - The Grunter
Editor’s Note: I went to Texas to learn the double-calling
technique for calling deer, which could involve two
or three hunters. From what I saw and learned, I believe
double-calling deer is much more effective than if a
single person tries to call deer alone. With this tactic,
I believe two or three hunters can see and take twice
as many bucks in a day of hunting as one hunter can.
In the early days of professional football, one athlete
might play both offense and defense and be required
to play several different positions on both the offensive
and defensive teams. However, as the game developed,
teams soon learned that having specialized players at
each position on both
offense and defense helped them perform more effectively,
score more touchdowns on offense and stop more touchdowns
being scored on defense than if one man tried to play
two or three positions. From what I saw of double-calling,
this philosophy also could be incorporated successfully
into deer hunting.
The grunt tube produces an effective call to lure in
bucks that may be 100 yards or less from the caller.
As most sportsmen know, you can use the grunt call to
say many different things to a buck. When used in conjunction
with the rattling antlers, the grunt call simulates
a buck fight much better than only using the antlers.
As deer fight, they often grunt. Also in between the
actual clashing of antlers, deer may
grunt either as a sign of aggression or a sigh of relief
after the battle is over. To date I don't believe any
wildlife scientist has conclusively determined why deer
grunt or what they say when they grunt. But most biologists
agree that the sound of deer grunting often will call
in bucks. Another unique advantage the grunter brings
to the trio of callers is that if a buck begins to walk
away before the shooter can take the shot, the grunter
often will stop the buck's retreat. If the buck walks
away from the sound of the rattling antlers, many times
grunting can pull him back in to the shooter. If the
buck is too close to rattle because he may spot the
movement of the antlers and the hunter, then the grunt
call solves this problem too.
By combining grunting and rattling, the sportsmen offer
a double-barreled approach to deer
calling. With two callers working together to maneuver
the deer into position for the shooter, the chances
of getting a good, clean shot are much better. "Other
than all these reasons I believe that three people can
have more fun deer hunting than either one or two can,"
Haydel said. "Determining calling techniques, where
to set up, when to call, when to shoot and enjoying
the thrill of a successful hunt can be much more fun
if you have two buddies, and you all share the experience.
Besides when you go three-on-one for a buck, you also
have two more backs and double the number of arms and
legs to help drag the deer back to your vehicle."
TOMORROW: SOLO DOUBLE-CALLING
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