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Old 11-21-2004 | 10:38 PM
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Default RE: Putting on camo before or after.

I use to be the same dress in the field rubbermaid containers to and fro, unscented spray, do this and do that...then realized my efforts were somewhat fruitless as I would hop into my fresh unscented clothes after sitting on my butt driving for anywhere from 30 -90 minutes in my truck that has all the human smells possible in it. Ffurthermore I walk to my location, sit/walk in the clothes I have worked so hard to stay unscented..as soon as they are on they are tainted lets face it. Oh I believe in minimizing my impact but just ain't gung ho about it like I once was. Here is what I do now; I wash in unscented detergent and make sure to use products that don't use brightners, my hunting suits are stored in those same rubbermaid containers but they never leave the house(except on a week trip). I make sure my truck is fueled the night before, dress light for the drive and wear layers. Instead of worrying about my scent in ways to prevent the near impossible I know the area, the movements and hunt with the wind on my nose..I never comprimise a spot if the wind is marginal I do not hunt it. I have found no more lost opportunities or spooked deer since going back to the dark ages.

Basically be sensible, if it gives you confidence then by all means do what needs to be done.
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