rattling


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Synonyms for rattling

a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

Synonyms

quick and energetic

used as intensifiers

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It's not necessarily in the snake's best interest to reveal its vital statistics as it tries to snatch a pup, but the teasing squirrels may drive it to indiscreet rattling.
It was the dramatic conduct of the hunt that burned that chilly afternoon's events into my memory--and that illustrates why I don't go deer hunting without rattling horns in my daypack.
I'm firmly convinced that most bowhunters are unsuccessful in their rattling and calling attempts because they simply don't make enough noise.
For sheer, adrenaline-charged excitement, I can't think of a more exciting way to hunt whitetails than by rattling. Of course you won't rattle something in every time, but it's awesome when you do.
By far, bucks responded to rattling best in the early morning.
From early season sparring bouts to full-blown breeding-season fights, bucks are acclimated to the sound of "horns." With the sound of antler rattling a regular part of their environment, attraction to these sounds is a "normal" response.
There's a lot more to rattling than just grabbing a pair of antlers and making noise.
I also like to rattle to deer that I see passing out of range because I feel rattling can be heard farther away than grunt calls."
They responded well to these new calls and rattling devices.
I've tried several types and brands of rattling devices and calls throughout the bow season--with little success.
The buck charged in after two sessions of rattling and presented a perfect 25-yard, quartering-away shot.
AS LARRY AND I sneaked along looking for a good place to set up for rattling, a medium-sized 10-pointer rose from his bed 75 yards ahead of us.
The video was made in the South Texas brush country and featured two guys rattling for whitetail deer.
* 2) Hunter's Specialties' Heavy Horns Rattling Bag is a large rattling bag designed to produce the high-volume sounds of big bucks--or bull elk--fighting for breeding rights.
Woods Wise[R] has several new calls for 2004, but one that is definitely worth a look is their Rake 'N Roll[TM] Rattling Call.