Hey folks. I'm new around here. I was a member here many moons ago, but I can't even remember the username or email that was associated with that account.

I did a lot of hunting in my teens, and killed one deer. It was a larger doe. I've not hunted in about fifteen years, but I still have most of my knowledge and some old hunting clothes. I was thinking about going with a few friends this year, and I was just wanting to brush up on scent control and hunting in the right wind, since I mainly hunt from the ground or in a blind. I've been in a stand before, and I even have a few of them, but I feel more comfortable on the ground.

I remember using scent free laundry detergent and soap and deodorant when I hunted before. I could see the soap and deodorant, but scent free laundry detergent probably doesn't do much in a washing machine that has had nothing but regular detergent in it.. lol

I don't want to drop a bunch of money into scent blocker clothing at the moment..

Can you all provide any tips on washing what I do have and maybe some hygiene related tips to keep my scent out of a deer's nose as much as possible?

What is the best way to read the wind? I want to be sure I am hunting into the wind so I have a chance.

Thanks