I used to smoke but gave it up (best move I' ve ever made) so I don' t knock those who do . But will say that have hunted with several who do and seen lesser deer follow scent but mature bucks would stay 200+ yds out and circle around stand. Even when no one was in it so I' d hafta say they were pegged. Just my own experience and I think you' d be better off waiting till hunt is done. JMHO