Originally Posted by MISwampDog

Hello everyone,

It's been a few years since I've been on, but I could use a little help. My property is located very near to a small town and several subdivisions. The deer don't use my place as bedding or feeding. It is used strictly for travel. With that in mind, my property receives very erratic deer activity. Due to the lay of the land, the deer don't use the same sets of trails, consistently, as they would in other places. The area of travel changes like the weather. Almost impossible to set up an ambush position.

With all this in mind, I have set up several blinds and hunt over bait and attractant. Yes it's legal where I hunt. I know there is controversy over baiting, but if you don't agree with it then please don't comment. I am not trying to start a baiting war. I am asking if anyone has used an "ace in the hole" attractant that could help pull a few deer in?

I know that nothing is full proof, but some things (that I may not have heard of or considered) may help me out. Any suggestions appreciated. I thought of a combination of vanilla/apple scent...but don't really know how to go about making an attractant. Any suggestions?

Thanks to everyone.