FL/GA,
Great response! I do all that you had mentioned. If I sit on a stand 60 times per year (sept-jan)...Im would guess 50 out of the 60 I see deer.....30 times I have a shot. I shoot 2-3 selected animals per year for my own consumption & have enough time & opprtunities to take more if needed.....thats plenty for me! Soto what you had written all new & seasoned hunters should follow that method or steps if they want consistant sightings.

I am just looking for a couple of good reasons (peoples feedback) not to waste my $ anymore on lures & such. The only cover scent I've used is fox urine...& that didn't work @ all! So for grits & shins...Im gonna try the vanilla extract a few times before the rut to see if it has an adverse effect.

Henny