ORIGINAL: dukemichaels

I'm gonna be honest with you two deer hunters going into what it sounds like is your first season.

But just so you know I am unbiased in my hunting accessories as compared with most.. especially here on HNI.

I use the scent-lok products and know (and I said know) of there potential to make you a better hunter in the woods by simply helping to eliminate odor (and this goes true with all the scent absorbtion companies). I know.. cause I came from both sides (there was a time I didn't wear it) and I know.. cause I hunt with a degree of dedication that few have.

However.. if it is your first few years taking on the challenge of taking a deer with stick and string I would strongly reccomend you to stray away from the scent-lok camos. Not that they won't help.. but its imperative at this stage in your hunting career to not spend the money on the camo.. and understand the wind.. and how to hunt with it... and just to have fun and learn about deer.

The scent-lok stuff (and any scent absortion product) is really for a more advanced hunter.. not a beginner. You will just get frustrated using it and preparing it for the field properly..

Getting out there.. learning the basics of woodsmanship.. having fun.. and learning the wind are both of your best bets.

Get out there and just start hunting.. your number one concern should be practicing for the "big event". This will be your first lesson.