I once had 4 does walk to within feet of me , after a 75 yard walk with the wind blowing from me to them . I had a carbon suit on , so all they smelled was the persimmons I laid on a hand warmer . Persimmons are like crack to deer , they can' t get enough . If persimmons aren' t native to your area you could try the produce section at your supermarket . Some carry Japanese persimmons at various times of the year . Those are bigger than ours , and seedless ! [8D] Apple juice also works well , especially if you ferment it SLIGHTLY . Put it in a trigger spray bottle , and spray around your stand occasionally throughout the day . Raw apple juice works best , I like to spray it into the breeze too . You might also try taking some cornmeal and grinding it to a fine powder . An occasional puff of it into the wind can attract deer , and help you judge the wind as well . If you' re hunting from an elevated stand , try smearing peanut butter on the tree trunk out of their reach . Some feedstores and farm supply stores carry dried alfalfa for horse treats . Grind to a fine powder and release into the wind . None of these suggestions constitute baiting since the animal can' t consume the food .