Early bow season is a great time to use a grunt call to lure in a buck, but its important to use it sparingly and at a lesser volume than during the rut. During September and early October, hunters should not use aggressive calling tactics, as deer are not going to respond to loud calling. Early season is when does and fawns communicate with soft grunts, bleats, and bawls, so using a grunt call on a buck can work as long as you stay soft and subtle. The key to early season deer calling is not to overdo it. Here are some tips for using deer calls during early bow season:

• Use a grunt call sparingly and at a lesser volume than during the rut.
• Dont be aggressive with your calls.
• Keep it calm and cool.
• Hang up the antlers, as rattling in the early season is a low odds game.
• Use fawn-bleat calls to lure in does and bucks looking for company.