Great points. I know deer can smell at a level that I will never comprehend. Your thinking is why I am bashing the people that worry about their breath.

I do prewash the washer and rarely use the dryer. I don't worry about my release, but sure wouldn't grab it after messing with gasoline, etc. It does sit outside with my bow in appropriate weather.

BTW - I have witnessed both a deer and a coyote bust my stinking a$$ on the same hunt. Both traveled the same path as they approached my location. The deer smelled me at 40 - 50 yards and the coyote at about 70. Same result. They stopped in their tracks lifted their nose and split. I got down and left.