PABowhntr- I am talking more sexual attractacts- Sorry for not being clear on that. In my opinion the food is already there. I also use scent in the same manner as you describe. I have really only gotten the attention of small yearling bucks and does though. I think it is tough to beat the real thing when hunting the rut and the big-uns are already on the trail of a hot doe. I have tried a few different brands too. Do you think it makes a difference on where the specimen comes from? Local vs. Not