I just picked one up for 3-d shooting, fishing, camping, etc. However, I will not be using it for hunting. IMO anyone who is truly serious about killing a mature deer would never use something that knowingly gives off odor while they are hunting. Whether it's early season or not, whether you THINK you're going to see a big buck or not, putting additional odor into the woods and around your stands sites will do nothing but attract more attention to you and the fact that you're there, which is the last thing I want to do. Wind or not, mine will stay at home during the hunting season. I'll tough out a few mosquito bites if I have to.