I concur along with the others..I don't think it has a significant affect on game but it is for thebest if you don't.
I think it depends on the individual animal..
Just play the wind right (be aware of prevailing winds) and make sure its butt out.
I do take cigars alongwith me, and mypartners and I Light up immediatly after a game animalis harvested in Celebration.of a successful stalk and hunt...