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Old 01-29-2002 | 12:20 PM
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shed1
 
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From: post falls idaho USA
Default RE: Getting smelled by deer

beck,

It sounds like you are doing everything you can before you enter the woods to reduce your scent. Showering with an anti bacterial scent free soap, hanging your cloths outside, dressing outside I would assume? Like Buckhunter 3 stated, deer do become less tolerant. Are the deer winding you soley or do they hear and see you also when you enter your set-ups? Also, I talked to a guy not long ago that said he was having the same problem as you. He later told us he felt his leather boots where giving him away. I dont know what kind of boots you wear, but I prefer a tall rubber boot. Also, you might try a scent eliminating spray, especially on areas like the armpits, head, face, and crotch. I like to spray down with an eliminating spray right after I towel dry and before I put any clothing on. Then apply another dose right before I begin walking into a hunting area. Also make sure your equipment is as scent free as possible. Still, the wind in my opinion is the key. I wear a scent lok suit, gloves and head cover for added protection, but without the wind, I dont like hunting an area.

IHW,
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