Scent Control Routine for Deer

[Splaker]

I wash my storage totes with baking soda, wash ALL my hunting clothes in dead down wind detergent AFTER a wash of just water in the machine. air dry clothes. have a shower before every hunt using a wash cloth that has been washed as well with scent killer soap, dry off with a towel washed the same. scent killer deodorant on my chest, armpits and feet. spray every other layer with scent killer, get dressed where I park and walk in after spraying my boots, pants and coat. then chew mint dentine when I get to the stand. always try to hunt the wind the best I can

planning to make out with it?

[Splaker]

Funny thing is I've likely shot and freezered more deer legally than all you posters so far on this thread combined . LOL Scent and wind makes a difference in situations but they got you from the start . I've trapped the sharpest of them all that avoid steel yet why do wolves cross and run railway tracks , eh ? I smoke still . I have camo clothes and even the bike gives off gas fumes . Deer live in this enviroment . Yes I have been busted many times . If you really watch deer trails or runs, fox run them too .. lots . Skunk essence is good too and I think I what my nemisis MikePal is getting too . Your thing is to distract or should be .. fox run on same trails but I hunt the hardwoods of the north .Do not over analyzye deer or any critter . A deer is a glorified goat . Sneakier because hes wild but for food ,cover and a place to crash in safety watching . Hes a critter and islands of bush in the south is like fish in a barrel for me ..lol Sorry I said that but not. Been there . I can see storm coming over this post . LOL

TD

could you please translate this?

[brent]

The gibberish of the greatest Deer Hunter of all times???

[MikePal]

I would think if you are to do anything you would want to wear something that absorbs odor.

Bingo...years ago after I left service I picked up one of the Nuclear/Chemical/Biological suits from an army surplus in Kingston for hunting. Still have it, but it appears to have shrunk in the closet over the past 10 yrs )

It's primarily lined with charcoal and will absorb, if worn correctly 100% of your body odour....it's designed to keep 100% of nasty stuff out so it works both ways.

If your serious about eliminating your odour while out hunting, this will do it....but be forewarned, they are very hot and uncomfortable to wear. But if it's -17...you'll be very warm in the stand

[MickeyKnox]

Bingo...years ago after I left service I picked up one of the Nuclear/Chemical/Biological suits from an army surplus in Kingston for hunting. Still have it, but it appears to have shrunk in the closet over the past 10 yrs )

It's primarily lined with charcoal and will absorb, if worn correctly 100% of your body odour....it's designed to keep 100% of nasty stuff out so it works both ways.

If your serious about eliminating your odour while out hunting, this will do it....but be forewarned, they are very hot and uncomfortable to wear. But if it's -17...you'll be very warm in the stand

LMAO!!!

[MDR]

I get out of bed, put on some speedstick original, have breakfast, brush my teeth and head out the door. Get to where I am sitting that day and just mind the wind direction is all.

[MikePal]

Just a heads up for guys that hunt deep in the bush and play the wind........my best bow stand is in the centre of a 200 acre bush. When I began to burn scent sticks during the majority of my hunts in late bow season (Dec) I noticed that the air currents along the forest floor will push the smoke trail from the stick in complete 360 degree circles some days...it's no uncommon to see it go from blowing east and then take a 180 and drift west.

I've also walked into the bush with a strong west wind (perfect for in my face at the stand) but once I set up I notice the air flow is actually blowing east inside the bush. I figure the thick pine canopy overhead is creating a venturi type effect and drawing the wind back across the forest floor. It's very irregular and unless you've watching a smoke trail coming off the forest floor you wouldn't believe how much the wind can change direction.

This makes it very difficult to try to stay down wind when the wind is constantly changing direction. All the more reason to try and reduce and mask your scent as much as possible and don't solely rely on the wind to be your only choice.

[Splaker]

Has anyone tried smearing deer poop around your stand area? I figure that a deer will be at least curious if there's lots of deer poop scent around... you can smear it on your boots, equipment, stand... etc... heck, I might even pop a couple of pellets into my mouth... wife loves it when i get home...

[werner.reiche]

Just a heads up for guys that hunt deep in the bush and play the wind........my best bow stand is in the centre of a 200 acre bush. When I began to burn scent sticks during the majority of my hunts in late bow season (Dec) I noticed that the air currents along the forest floor will push the smoke trail from the stick in complete 360 degree circles some days...it's no uncommon to see it go from blowing east and then take a 180 and drift west.

I've also walked into the bush with a strong west wind (perfect for in my face at the stand) but once I set up I notice the air flow is actually blowing east inside the bush. I figure the thick pine canopy overhead is creating a venturi type effect and drawing the wind back across the forest floor. It's very irregular and unless you've watching a smoke trail coming off the forest floor you wouldn't believe how much the wind can change direction.

This makes it very difficult to try to stay down wind when the wind is constantly changing direction. All the more reason to try and reduce and mask your scent as much as possible and don't solely rely on the wind to be your only choice.

That is what I am making reference to hunting stands with "reliable wind". Some don't, even though they may be your best stand, considering other attributes. Also if you hunt where there are hills, thermals need to be considered - particularly in the early mornings and late afternoon on sunny days. Yes, play the wind - but no one said it was easy.

Guys who take their bow hunting more seriously than I do will have several potential stands over a good spot and will use the one which is best for the wind on that day and won't hunt a stand where they don't have a reliable wind.

[MickeyKnox]

Has anyone tried smearing deer poop around your stand area? I figure that a deer will be at least curious if there's lots of deer poop scent around... you can smear it on your boots, equipment, stand... etc... heck, I might even pop a couple of pellets into my mouth... wife loves it when i get home...

Smear it on your face for camouflage..that's a closely guarded secret the pro's use. Try it. You're welcome.