RE: deer scents
I really don' t like to use scents on my boots when entering a stand.
My reasoning is this:
If I do use the scent I know the deer will smell it 100% of the time they cross my trail- if they spook or not - who knows.
If I don' t use any scent, and use solid scent control - there is at least a chance my trail will go undetected - and after a few hours will probably be gone for good.
That trail of coon or fox urine - will be there for days - if the deer do not like it - you will spook deer for days.