Scent control advice

[Vinny_HC]

Just to let everyone know in advance I accidentally posted this in the main area.

Ok I am new to bowhunting so I am a bit new to total scent control. I have been reading on how to control scent and here are the questions I need answers on:

1) When scouting, to what degree do I scent block myself?

2) I know camo must be scent free and stored in an appropriate container/bag. What happens after each hunting day when it gets wet or sweaty? How do you dry it out without brining it indoors if it is below zero outside?

3) What is the best footwear for bowhunting not to leave your scent in the bush? (something that I can walk in as well to stalk deer)

4) Do I need to wear a certain type of glove at all times as not to leave my scent?

5) If baiting, how to you avoid leaving scent?

Thanks in advance everyone!

[sportsman22]

1) When scouting, to what degree do I scent block myself?
I just wear my rubber boots. Rain usually washes away scent.

2) I know camo must be scent free and stored in an appropriate container/bag. What happens after each hunting day when it gets wet or sweaty? How do you dry it out without brining it indoors if it is below zero outside?

I wash my clothes with scent free detergent when I know they smell. Scent free dryer sheets as well. (air dry first for an hour with nothing in the dryer if you use it for other clothes as well)

3) What is the best footwear for bowhunting not to leave your scent in the bush? (something that I can walk in as well to stalk deer)

Rubber boots. They naturally repel scent. I usually go with the 100.00 LaCrosse boots. You can get the grain that is appropriate for the weather. I have a pair for early season and a pair for late season.

[burniegoeasily]

The key to the whole scent thing is to play the wind. If the wind is right, do not hunt/scout the area. No matter how well you reduce your scent, you will still stink. It is always good to eliminate as much as you can, but dont ever think there is a cure for playing the wind.


And as mentioned, rubber boots are a must. I use cheep rubber work boots. I just make sure they fit well.