Up until about 4 or 5 years ago, I always used an estrous urine during the rut to help attract bucks to my location. I had pretty good results with the brands I used and shot several bucks with their nose right on the cannister (before I learned to suspend the cannister). This year, I decided to pick up some estrous urine again to lure a few of the big boys to my location.

I used the same cannisters I've used before and placed clean cotton balls inside "shishkabobed" on a toothpick (new idea I was trying). I soaked the tops of the cotton balls and used them every day last week in multiple locations. I also used a spray atomizer to apply a bit more to some bushes adjacent to the scent bombs. I used enough, but did NOT overdo the scent anywhere I hunted.

Most deer avoided the area. The ones that did come in got very spooky when they picked up the scent and left quickly. After about 5 days of this, I stopped using it and the deer relaxed again and started coming back in.

I KNOW what the estrous urine usually smells like. This stuff actually smelled like rancid cow manure. It was made by one of the brands we all know, but I guess I got taken this time. No deer were taken while using it.