I honestly don't use any attractant scents but am aware of spreading my own scent. I always pay attention to the wind and try to stay downwind of where the deer or elk are expected to be. I have used cover scents occasionally but feel for the most part they work more on the hunter rather than the deer or elk. Stay downwind and in a stand up high is my best tactic. I always try to have multiple stands and try to use them for the best wind advantage. In addition I always try to not keep going to the same stand multiple days. Changing my spot helps to keep my stands fresh. Hope this helps.