Deer, both bucks and does, communicate to one another using different vocalizations and both use grunting in their vocabulary. There are numerous different forms of grunts escpecially from the buck. The grunt from a buck changes often in tone, length, and volume. This depends on the current state of the buck such as when he is currently tending to a doe in estrus, or is enraged due to encroachment of another buck. At this point he will defend his right to continue breeding with her and often walk around vocalizing with a tending grunt as she rests. Knowing your deer vocalizations and practicing can help you grab the attention of a deer when needed.
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