RE: Rubber Boots vs Leather Boots
Rubber boots during bow season. It's hot here in Ga. during the bowseason and the rubber boots seem to contain your scent. Deer cannot readily pick up anything from the rubber, but not the same story with leather. During cold weather I go to Rocky boots (canvas uppers/gortex lining/rubber soled). Either of these seem better than leather uppers.
Deer simply cannot smell 'em.
Just my opinion...
GB
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