LAST EDITED ON Oct-07-09 AT 10:40PM (MST)[p]Couldn't give you a definitive answer because I've only tried it about three times, and not for a very long time, each time. However, one of those times was during the post-rut and three mature bucks came in like they where on a string. They trotted right-up, 20 yards away - stood right there and watched me for 3 or 4 minutes.
I have no idea if the rattling had anything to do with their coming in, they could have simply been headed my direction already but it sure looked like they were curious when they topped the ridge and trotted over.
I figure I'd give it another try sometime, if the situation was right. Nothing to loose if there isn't any thing else going on and you know there should be bucks in the area somewhere.
I've tried grunting a time or two as well, sometimes they pause and look for the sound other times they take off like they've been shot at. So I guess, if it's a last resort at stopping a buck from taking off I might give it a try. What do you have to loose if he's already getting ready to blow cover?
FWIW.
DC