Be in place well before light, soft grunts and rake willows as you walk around, but don't overdo it. Be close to water, esp. beaver ponds and river valleys.
There is a reason the rut is the big draw. Right now, a bull may grunt back at you but isn't likely to come running. You have to cover ground and find him.
There is also a reason it's still general. Low odds of success.
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