try and do some scouting for rubs scrapes and deer trails and see where they are moving to and from and get in a stand where you can see and have a good shot at a deer on the trails. you can try grunting and ratteling but ppractice before you hunt the more realistic it sounds the better your chances. I have had some luck with one of the bleet cans called "the can" some people say they're crap but it has worked for me this year, i had an eight point come through while i was using it. but the best advice that i can personally give you is do a lot of scoutimg and find where the deer live and just spend time in the woods. Good luck

I did do some scouting last season but not much.

80% scouting 20% hunting.
That expresion is a little exagerated but the point is do a lot of scouting and know where the deer your looking for is going to be and when he'll be there and then murphy's law will take over.

Hey Will I live in Etowah county Alabama. I am 32 years old .I have hunted my whole life. Gettin a big buck dose take scouting to know where the are. But it also takes paitents and luck. Your best chance is during the rut when they are acting stupid. Congrates on your first deer. Good luck and safe hunting!!!