Is it too early to start rattling in Georgia?.....stabow

Season opened here in MD today and my buddy watched a couple bucks do a little friendly sparring this morning.

Once deer loose velvet it is time to rattle. Early just lightly tickle the tines.

I agree its never too early to tickle the tines.

A doe bleat can and doe urine are usually first out of my bag of tricks.

I'm a "hunt for meat in the freezer" kind of guy, and this is very much my humble opinion.

You never know when you might peek the curiosity of a passing buck.  I don't think light tickling of the antlers would hurt anything - at the same time I wouldn't expect to see big rutting bucks come charging in either.  Enjoy the hunt!

Light sparring replication wont scare them so go for it.  Let us know about your luck!  and GOOD LUCK!

Heading over to Georgia for a little hunting this weekend and though I would give it a try......stabow

Once the bachelor groups break-up rattle away.  Just lightly tickle the horns early.