I've done it before. If your hunting opening day it prob won't hurt. I only like to put scent out when I am THERE hunting. Thats just MY personal opinion of using scents. I figure "Do I want them there when I'm NOT?" So I've always limited my use of them to when I am IN my stand so that I may benefit if a buck winds it while its not. Can't do me much good if he shows up and I'm NOT there!