DEATH OF THE GRUNT TUBE | Do It With Just Your Voice!

[@HayWoodsandWetlands]

I'm a middle-aged guy who just started hunting in the last few years. Tried some grunting and snorting thx to you gents this year and had a ton of fun at our property talking to bucks this year. I sat at the edge of a pond with a doe that I'd bumped on the far edge and a big ol'buck past her on the other side of a ridge. He and I snorted and grunted at each other for a good 5 minutes until the doe decided to head in his direction and then I never heard another word from him. I guess he was saying all the right things haha. Anyway. Tons of fun and thx to you guys. I'll keep at it. Learning more every year. Great channel Thx.

[@benlake2873]

Appreciate y’all. I had a 7 point hot on the trail and moving away from me at about 150 yds. I had watched this video the night before and just tried a grunt by mouth out of desperation. He turned around and came in on a string. It was amazing.

[@mtndeer]

Yep I do my best and never let them walk away what else have you got to lose? That’s awesome!

[@rhess2989]

I saw this video before last season.While hunting Western Mt. in November, cold as heck, around 9am the sun came out I got too comfy and fell asleep against a stump. I must of been snoring and or breathing hard. I woke up to the sounds of snort/grunts/weazes in the brush. I repeating what you say here everytime he did. 10 minutes later I pulled the trigger on a nice 4x4 whitetail. He`s on my wall now ! I call him the Sleeper buck.

[@timsnell9326]

I’m 32 and Wish I grew up with you guys ... your dad is awesome

[@humancommodity1066]

Started using your techniques this deer season and it finally payed off. Tracked a buck in the snow my buddy used his voice to grunt and shot a nice 8 point with a shot gun yesterday during a controlled deer hunt in Ontario. Thanks for the tips.

[@chrislowe5428]

I've been hunting central New York for 34 years and I've learned several valuable tips from you guys.

[@HomeGrownPyro1]

Lol I just threw away the grunt tube this season cuz I started doing it with my voice....been driving the family nuts in the house haha. Good luck today guys

[@Lucas-jy7cv]

Lol reminds me of when i was tryin turkey purrs with out the call

[@HomeGrownPyro1]

@@Lucas-jy7cv Lol oh yeah those too!😂

[@charlesrochon3836]

LOL. I wear your Mt Deer hat in the woods, but my go to hat is a worn out hat my Dad wore. I traded him for it, and that’s my lucky hat. You’d be surprised how often it is lucky, even when my Dad was alive. You guys are great! Keep up the good work!

[@TimMecheski]

I have to be honest here, as an avid viewer of your channel I picked up on this technique this year and prior to this video. So, I tried this on opening day of rifle here in NH while still hunting. I took a 168 lb 8 pointer that day. Beginners luck they say..maybe? So, I decided to hunt opening day of rifle in Vermont on public state land with a lot of hunting pressure. There were no shots at all within hearing distance as I made my way to the top of the mountain. I also saw very little sign until I got to where I knew I wanted to be given that I had hunted there in past years. At any rate, when I got to my spot, I cleared some leaves, broke some branches, sat down and mouth grunted just like this video. It wasn’t even 5 minutes and my hunt was over as I had a 4 pointer come right in to me. Game over. This technique works great and I love not having to worry about tying up my hands to operate a grunt tube. You just never know when you’ll need to be ready and so, for me, that means always. Thanks again for the great video. It’s back to Vermont for muzzle season now and maybe I’ll go back to NY or MA as well.

[@donaldburton6869]

I love your videos and I especially love the bond and friendship you have going on with your boys. You make grunting look so easy...not so for me. Keep them coming please!

[@cabbage681]

Great info, much respect to all the respectful hunters. Never for trophies always for food👍 I dont kill the nature other for extra protein but i love to know how to connect with it more. I fish and am learning more about land hunting thanx to posts like this. Best wishes and good hunting

[@joebalazsi1207]

Been using my own voice for 30 years. It's always worked. Nice to see someone else doing the same!

[@brucemaatta5859]

I am the Shawn Upton comment above. I would love the jump em over and over video. That was me in WI this last weekend. On good tracks every day. New snow, quiet (and soaking wet, low visibility like your video) Jumped buck from beds close - heard him go at 30' on Sunday but never saw him. And never caught up the rest of the day...7.5 to 11.5 mile stomps for 5 days through knee deep snow - fun, fun, and frustrating. Continuing to play the law of averages though. What you said bout grunting a jumped buck so true...just letting him know you are coming after while. I even did the wait 30 min. Tip from Hal Blood and they were still wise and turned into cross country runners. So bad just wanted a look at them. Got to feeling like are these really deer or just ghosts with big deer hooves messing with me. Have one more muzzleloader day for the season and will try again. Thanks for the great vid on voice grunting....I have gotten better at it cause of your encouragement.

[@ericbaumgartner5742]

Living in the Canadian prairies , the grunts and rattling worked fantastic. Only ever heard one deer use a grunt roar ! That coud be heard for 150 yrds . Was louder than any grunt tube can make but that was just one time. Now living in British Columbia and only hunting Mule and Blacktailed deer and they dont care what you do they just ignore 99% of all calls. I miss whitetails . Great video guys , thanks for sharing.

[@justbjuan23]

Your dad and you are great role modeks and a source inspiration. Thanks for putting out these awesome videos. Keep on truckin!

[@jeffhamel2449]

I just need to say this. I watch a ton of youtube stuff. Your editing, footage and content has just matured to a level thats not attainable by most.....I'm a big fan of this channel. Please continue down this path...I see big things for you guys. Your passion of the outdoors, family and education is just awesome! Thank you for what you produce.

[@mtndeer]

Our deepest gratitude and appreciation for you and others who have the same values as we do. The fact that any of you take the time from your lives to even watch is awesome. We’re glad we can make it worth a watch! Thanks. 👍🦌

[@CalmBeforetheStormME]

I love the snort wheeze, my second biggest buck, a 135” 8 point fell victim to the snort wheeze! Can be killer in the right situation and the right deer, good tips guys

[@wesleyshuntingfishingandre7059]

How does that work though if that's a warning call ?

[@CalmBeforetheStormME]

@@wesleyshuntingfishingandre7059 you may be thinking of a deer blowing, that’s a warning call for sure. A snort wheeze is a different sound all together, it’s a very aggressive buck sound that a buck makes when he is trying to intimidate another buck. It could scare off an immature animal, but used during the right time of year and it could make a difference in getting a shot at a bucks or not. One of my most unused calls but it’s nice to throw out there in the right moments.

[@justinbassler626]

U guys have helped me alot im a Vermont hunter I've been use ur guys tastic and still haven't killed one but still at it thank u very much

[@audreymeyer5616]

Very helpful. I used to make all kinds a silly noises when I was a kid growing up and I can still turn that on today at 35. Ever since I saw Hannah Barron make that noise with her own mouth, I was like, uh… I gotta do that! I thought at first she was burping to make that noise. Haha but it is more like the grudge. That I can do, but keeping it steady and deep is a bit tricky. I see deer in my back yard all the time. I will just sit out one day and just call them and see.

[@tr6r71]

Great video and fun adventures. Where are you located in Maine? The aeriel shots are amazing and beckoning,

[@turnitforward1370]

Love you guys! Thanks so much for these lessons. So valuable to me.

[@j.r.1223]

Wow! Love Rodneys teaching.

[@chadclark6348]

Today was only my third day hunting, ever. I was seeing a lot of deer but couldn’t get them in close enough for a shot. I watched your video at 730 Am and by 1030, I had called in two bucks at the same time, using grunts and wheezing. One beat feet when he saw the other buck stomping, grunting and moving around crazed at my calls. Well, the other buck walked right into my buddy’s sites and he dropped the 11 point 190lb big boy. Unfortunately, the other biggun took off at the sound of the shot but the calls worked like a charm. Thanks for sharing the video guys!

[@mtndeer]

Glad you guys had success! 🦌👍 keep working it

[@jayonez137]

100% agree! I always try to sound like a young buck. You have to sound like you are beatable. There are giant bucks out there that are just non-confrontational or not as social. Even when I rattle I always tickle the horns. Never crash them unless the buck is 70 yards away and it’s windy. Always grunt softly. Bottom line. I have no issues calling in mature bucks with this approach.

[@keithmarshall9506]

Started using my voice this year. worked just fine had a spike come right to me, also jumped some doe and had them come right back to me. No more grunt calls for me. Love the vids thanks guys.

[@frederickbierweiler8020]

Yes Rodney the buck game is for real! Have had so much fun with it cant wait for this years first snow.

[@sylvaincormier2820]

I’m out in cape breton trying all your tactics on Canadian buck day 2 of 7 ,tracted the same one for 2 days and he led me to multiple others , threw the grunt tube out and getting fresh snow tonight

[@barrytree6666]

I e heard the tending grunt when he’s following a hot doe many times. I must try it this year in the woods. Definitely I’ll have orange on.

[@wildriver383]

Love it guys!!! Im from wisconsin same stuff diff. State!! Commom sense to us i appreciate you guys having the sense to share that with people that dont live with deer .... For a lack of better terms! Thanks

[@Codyfelt20]

Just found myself laying in my chair grunting for a half hour hahah good video

[@mtndeer]

😂😂👍

[@lawrencezaccheojr6642]

Another Informational video gentlemen thanks, last weekend for rifle in NY coming just got 15” fresh snow looking forward to our hunt. PS my grunting sucks i have some work to do, good luck hunting

[@seangilbert3542]

I have been using my voice for years. When I was a kid, I heard a grunt, so I just did it back. But I Inhale when I do it. I get a louder clicking sound. But it is still not as loud as exhaling while doing it. It is effective for me. For about a hundred and fifty yards. To about two hundred yards on a quiet day.

[@drogoclawgaming7430]

Yeah I’ve been practicing even before archery and I’m going this year

[@cooplaroche9179]

Thank you so much for this. I always bring a grunt call with me but it gets in the way and makes some noise hitting my vest and is uncomfortable, and this muzzleloader season I’ll try it so thank you for this.

[@shawnupton7584]

I'm glad to hear, and looking forward to the jumping a buck over and over video. I'm "that guy". I know I need to slow down, but even when I seem to slow down I always jump them on the other side of a hemlock, just over the edge of a ridge, or on the edge of a swamp where I see them for a half a jump and gone. Now the game is on......... Very much looking forward to the next vid. Good luck finishing out the season. I love tracking, but man do I suck at it!!! LOL I also think so much of it depends on confidence while trying different things. I used to grunt when on a track if I broke a limb, or coming out of immature beeches after making a lot of noise. I never had the success with it, so now I'd struggle with "Am I just giving myself away more than I would have if I'd just shut up?" Confidence plays such a huge role in tracking IMO.

[@ajm1039]

Thank you for a great video. Will have to practice that grunt! Do you guys think a Remington 870 20 gauge slug gun could work for what you do?

[@perrybeckwith3784]

Thank you this is the best answer to my question last week on how to do the grunt.

[@jonslocum2166]

I had a doe walk by last week in northern Maine just grunting away... Got me all excited at first!

[@victoriapschen]

Finding it difficult to get the deep grunting sound with my high pitched female voice. Maybe im better off doing fawn bleats. The hissing easy though.

[@saltyfisherman603]

Do you guys ever use doe urine buck urine any other cover sents?

[@DeerIhre]

I can't make an adult deer noise but I can make a fawn's noise, do you think that would work any better?

[@craigtucker9768]

Love watching you all im a maine boy try doing all my calling by mouth but not happy with my tones

[@scottbutton7394]

Super video and very informative! Thanks for sharing.

[@leadhead7338]

Great Video fellas! Hoping to bring in my Bear rug soon, to get him Tuned up! Also my wife Knocked my 8 point mount OFF THE WALL!!!! Broke his jaw and now looks like he's Grunting with his mouth hanging open! NOT GOOD!!!!

[@mtndeer]

Wow! A lot happening. How much did your bear weigh? Congrats!

[@stevegermain1222]

Absolutely love it

[@clintonbrown3528]

It worked great for me this year! My dad thought I was crazy until we walked right up on a couple does!

[@ArnieT1958]

Thank-you Guys for the awesome videos!! Much appreciated!!! Keep em comin!!!

[@douglascoolidge1]

Ok Quigley lol where's the coyote today? He's got that grunt call down good. BOOM 💥🦌

[@scottwebber652]

I practice each time I’m tryin to stop him U don’t always have the time to get the g t. Changing things up with the tone or inflection I prefer the g t fog. I’ve gotten quite creative with my tri talker

[@bradsteinmetz68]

I learned so much by watching your videos keep them coming thank you so much

[@Josepha1292]

Great job guys, excellent!!!!

[@gunkanjima3408]

Man I enjoyed this video. We are a niche group 😂

[@paparomesoutdoors711]

Thats funny, most people prob blow those tubes so hard, I filmed a big buck this season not out yet, and he was grunting coming through on a hot doe, and it was such a soft low tone. Good video like moose calling, very similar theory

[@bykrydr1380]

do you all sew your own orange on your jackets? I really like it. I been looking for those "half" vests that go over shoulders and half torso (I think beagel used to sell them in wool, to go over the green/black checkered jac shirts) for while now but cannot seem find online or any stores around me; even trading posts. what do you recommend?

[@mtndeer]

We found ourselves in the same boat so we just sewed on standard vests to our jackets. Will need to replace them all soon though. Getting pretty worn out

[@jasonbarton4035]

You have just prooved my suspicions...you guys are part deer!!! Lol. Great tips i will start practising!! Im sure they know the difference in the tone from plastic to life like! Sounding like someone croaking so far!!! Lol

[@trevormustey4418]

That's the exact sound I make when I get up in the morning!! look out deer I'm a pro!!🤣🤣🤣

[@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill]

Ive heard bucks fighting and antlers locked, and sound like growling snarling dogs. Sounded like quit the fight. Didnt see them when got light, but shot one that day all busted up and gore marked in same area. I believe it was one of the ones in that fight. This was years back, but wont forget it. Would like to of seen the buck he was fighting with cause it sure messed one I got up.

[@brandondugle4230]

Do you find it affective to still grunt in late season when the rut is dead? Just to still sound like a deer

[@timsnell9326]

Primos true talker is the only thing I had luck with a few times..but your right 99 percent of the calls I feel don’t sounds like a deer

[@victorgonzalez8351]

Great info! I live in the desert and hunt mule deer. Do you know if these tactics work on muleys?

[@mtndeer]

Why not! Works well on elk, moose, and whitetail 👍🦌 give it a go

[@davidgrant8994]

I've been trying to learn and teach myself how to do it with just my voice but I just ain't at that level yet that I think would entice a Buck or any Deer for that matter. I've gotten better doing it with Moose but not with Deer. I got a small Bull Moose all wound up this summer.

[@davidgrant8994]

That "Meah" has worked for me. Not during hunting season but I've done it to a Doe that's full on running away and she stopped dead in her tracks. Sometimes I think it's that split second of confusion for the Deer that stops them. They know it doesn't sound right but their instinct is to investigate.

[@philippiscatella7816]

You guy are awesome love your videos. Keep them coming.

[@dannyknapp515]

Excellent ! I’ve been wondering how you boys do that thanks for the info 👍👍

[@theyggdrasiltree4567]

Really loved this video, to be able to hear the snort-wheeze like that was great. I hunt in central Maine, and I haven't been able to find a good cold-weather glove that seems to work and still be able to get my finger through the trigger guard of my rifle. What do you guys recommend?

[@phuqueewe2]

Wool Army surplus glove liners. If it is really cold double them up. I am also in Maine and almost everyone I know uses them. In December if its wicked cold I'll put the glove liner in a wool Army trigger finger mitten.

[@acebubbles5023]

i’ve gotten so good at doin it with my mouth. Do y’all inhale to do it or exhale? I can do it best when i’m inhaling doing it and can get anywhere from a doe bleat to a 7 year old bruiser

[@chadpeterson5723]

I have two booners this bow season I stalked up two after they had a fight I have it all on video sound both bucks I know they both are 6.5 sad news never really got them on cam but the vocals they do plus breaking branches . I use the same thing right back I take dry pine branches I snap snort wheeze grunt walk right up on them love it even after my dreams I messed up on but its hunting I've shot a lot of deer so on ok

[@craigtucker9768]

Me again hahaha rodney bubba is there any way I could send you all a soundboard for your opinion that would be awesome thank you guys 😆 🤣

[@BoonDoc63]

Good morning fellas. I’m always looking for quality hunting gear. I’m an Adirondack hunter and spend a lot of time on my feet. I wear muck boots and I’m not thrilled with the warmth they provide. I’ve notice most of you wearing the same rubber boot. Would you mind sharing what brand they are and maybe your opinion of them. You’d be doing my feet a big favor. Thank you and good luck.

[@mtndeer]

We wear LaCrosse Burley Button Tread boots. Mostly the non- insulated ones because we are always moving so much. But they offer awesome grip in all directions because of the tread. And are a great all around boot for the $ Each of our videos have a link for them in the description. If you would like more info. 👍

[@jake22-1]

I totally agree I have done this for years. Also another point is sounds in the woods sound different with different conditions. 3 guys in woods hear a single shot they point to where they think they heard it most of time they point in different directions. Great tip guys 👍

[@danpanko4124]

I heard that hissing sound in the woods but I never knew what it really was I guessed it was a deer but I wasn't sure until now

[@Tapphouse]

Very cool guys. Definitely interested in a “how to video” on this. Sub’d!! 🤘

[@farinafranqui]

I can do this breathing out or in, in my opinion it sounds better inwards

[@joshglaubitz6793]

I ditched my tube this year....I also found most of the time it was a deep aggressive sound and it scared more smaller bucks then it helped....most of the deer here are 1.5 to 2.5...I havent grunted one in yet but I'm sure it will happen.

[@bcpfarmandtrucking6560]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge 👍👍

[@rionelmer9260]

One less thing to carry 👍

[@Nicky_Pin_It]

Love the vids, keep em coming

[@locksbog4270]

More great info fellas!!! 👍👍👍😃✌️🦌

[@huntingfishin1818]

I’ve had no luck with grunt tubes. My deer are semi urban and it’s like they know better.

[@dgundeadforge17]

Ill give this a try

[@flatlanderoutdoors2549]

You just never know I’ve grunted at a buck a ways off and they came in on a string, other times they turn and haul a$$!! But I’m never afraid to try it 🤙👍

[@bernardpelletier7218]

That is some real good info

[@Habitatacres]

Great channel keep it up .

[@JamesKlukas-lu7xd]

The captain of the grinning fools ..Great !

[@mattbrown9994]

I want one of them hats so bad. Do you guys have someplace we can order them from. Long drive from the coast of Maine to the shop.

[@mtndeer]

Well right now they aren’t even available online! So just call the shop and we can send you one 👍 Shop: 1(802)485-7184

[@mtndeer]

The boys also have them at their shop in Biddeford. As well you can get one there if it’s easier

[@mattbrown9994]

Sweet. I will be getting ahold of someone soon.

[@rjstevens5955]

IF YOU TAKE A DIFFERENT APPROACH IT IS A LOT EASIER AND YOU CAN MAKE THE TONES VERY M,UCH MORE EXTREEM JUST INHALE INSTEAD OF EXHALING, JUST GO BACK TO YOUR CHILDHOOD AND DO WHAT ALL KIDS DO WHEN THERE YOUNG, ONCE YOU GET THAT RATTLE IN THE BACK OF YOUR THROAT. PINCH YOUR NOSE SO NO AIR CAN GET IN AND CUP YOUR HAND AROUND YOUR MOUTH AND YOU WONT BELIEVE HOW GOOD YOU CAN MIMIC EVER SOUND DEER DO,

[@kendallsmith8144]

I didn't see any flip covers on Rodney's scope. The two times I went out this year with snow on the trees, as much as I tried, my scope (no flip covers) got snow in it and regardless if I was able to wipe it and get it usable, it was never really very clear after that and by the end of the day, my scope pretty much sucks...any tips?

[@christiandribbles5827]

Kendall Smith buy flip covers or wrap a sandwich bag on it with a rubber band

[@leadhead7338]

Ive always wondered why you fellas wear a throw over blaze vest, instead of just your "Beagle wear?" jackets with orange on them? not sure what your jackets are but they look like Beagle. Obviously Safety first, but when i was a kid i threw all my orange away! Hated it! i went from the age of 14 to 28 with just Camo! never had a problem, though now my boy is hunting we look like road cones! Safety First!!! Good Luck this season with the OL' Smoke Pole's!

[@mtndeer]

Yup they’re Beagles. It’s just that the coat’s orange is so faded and with the Blaze Orange Laws the coat by itself doesn’t meet requirements 🤷‍♂️ but that’s ok we’re going to try and get the orange redone 👍

[@leadhead7338]

@@mtndeer I didnt realize VT now had Blaze orange laws, like PENN or Maine ill have to look in to it! MY Bear rug is a handed down family heirloom from my pops, he was 217 pounds and charged my pops, he shot it in the head at only a few meters away. A hunting story ive grew up with and cherished my whole life, and to top it off , i have the Bear Rug, but he's in need of a Tune up something Fierce! My pops is trying to retire from hunting! but each season he's still tickled to come with me a day or two! 23 years ago he started me hunting and tought me everything i know today! so each year he's giving me mounts of his to keep for ever! Cant believe michelle knocked his Buck off the wall! NIGHTMARE!

[@nathanh1582]

I called a young buck in this morning by doing the mehh you hear people do all the time before they shoot XD I didnt expect it to work but it does especially with youngins

[@lambertsaldi1550]

Grate info thanks guys 🦌🤙👍 The Vermonter BS

[@dhul-sabhatanalkurdi5079]

It just happened to me tonight no optical so they where on my shoulder but because god has not given me the ability to get night scopes I’m still aprereseating I’m using a a bow I was able by buyingfrom an individual just as need as I was

[@calvinhesselgesser5133]

How do you stop a running Buck

[@mtndeer]

Grunt or even yell. That has worked plenty of times.

[@Gumshara]

I've always used my mouth it works good cool stuff ✌OUT later grate video

[@evandadisman7522]

Do you all sell the mountain deer hats?

[@mtndeer]

Yes we do! They aren’t even available online yet. So you have to just call the shop and we can send you some 👍

[@evandadisman7522]

Ok thank you will have to do that

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

Gaining yourself two seconds is all it takes to change the game in your favor sometimes

[@jcmirra]

I was in Ohio Nov 8 on a hunt fist time ever I seen and heard this 8 pt with a doe then 4pt came out bigger body the 4 pt snort wh eeze the 8pt walked away I was blown away been hunting for years never seen this.

[@dustinhogue6057]

I made a snort wheeze with my voice on a young buck he bolted I think bc he wasn't the alpha in the area

[@HelloHello-qs5ny]

Good video

[@argusmckenally4805]

Can you call squirrel in with just your voice too

[@mtndeer]

Yup! 😂

[@jpielaet]

I called in a buck from 80 yards earlier this season just by yelling BAAAAAA at him. He came to 20 yards and I was able to arrow him.

[@desireecelado2865]

Im just gonna drink alot of coca cola ...lol ...I like watching u guys tons of info would love to meet ya guys an hunt with ya