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Old 09-20-2006 | 03:50 PM
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so i went by dicks this afternoon and i wanted to get some bug spray..they had none left in the hunting section so i went over to the camping section. The only thing i saw that i could use was "OFF, deepwoods sportsman" and it said fragrence free. So i brought it home and sprayed it on me and the smell was not as strong but i could definitely still smell it. Wut do u think i should do? it probably isnt worth the risk...
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Old 09-20-2006 | 04:08 PM
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I've always used the Scent Block stuff that has different scents like fresh earth, etc. I've seen plenty of deer with that stuff on. Personally you may want to check out a thermacell. It is the most effective thing I've found.
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Old 09-21-2006 | 03:22 AM
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Since I'm largely covered up,I don't use much repellent. I use Muskol 100% DEET. I just dab a little around my ears and other places where they can get to me. I've never had a problem with deer smelling me.
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Old 09-21-2006 | 04:43 AM
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Try to find some permanone. I got mine in the camping secion at wal-mart. Spray it on your clothing only. It smells when you put in on, but after waiting a couple of hours...it's odorless.
Thermacell works good too, but I like the double protection. They say...although I have not tested it yet, that the permanone will last through a couple of washes.
It's getting a little cooler for us here in MD so hopefully it won't be an issue for long.
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Old 09-21-2006 | 05:51 AM
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I use the "No Stinkin Bugs" it smells like dirt
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Old 09-21-2006 | 07:18 AM
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Thermacell. Kept the bugs away during a recent Canadian bear hunt.
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Old 09-21-2006 | 07:28 AM
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ORIGINAL: dwd2001

I've seen plenty of deer with that stuff on.
Interesting, I guess I never asked the deer what product they use?!
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Old 09-22-2006 | 12:42 AM
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hehe
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