The grunting vocalization during the rut signals a few specific communication(s) within the whitetail herd. Announcing their presence, their maturity or age structure, and breeding readiness. This is true for both bucks and does. Taking advantage of these traits at different times of the year can set you up for success, but it’s especially true during the heat of the rut to pull bucks in for a closer look. Tending and trailing grunts mixed with estrus bleats, paints a picture that a buck will fi