Scent Lock B. S.
11-09-2006, 08:53 AM
#61
Spike
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location:
Posts: 56
RE: Scent Lock B. S.
To each his own. I personally feel that the scent protection clothing works, but I also agree that they want way too much $ for it. I have a scentblocker 3d realleaf jacket, gloves and facemask,(can't afford them pants yet...) and I feel they work very well. Yes, you still have to play the wind, but what happens when the wind is only 4-5mph that day? Your odor makes a "ring" of scent around you, and with the help of scentclothing that ring is much smaller. This will help you get deer closer, not just small ones, but the big ones a lot of usnever see. what happens after 25 years of hunting for the booner and he comes in straight downwind? Well I believe scentblocker clothing will totallyincrease your chances at bringing that sucker in at least closer.
You must use scentblocker as instructed. wash it properly, store it properly, I don't use cover scent just cause I don't want to fill up the carbon. Make sure you still do the whole wash all your other clothes, shower, spray scent killer on before going into the woods...
What do you all think of them military BDU's on ebay that have carbon in them to protect soldiers from chemicals? They are suppost to work good, and I've read that they have more carbon per sq. inch in them then most scent protection clothing proffesionally made. They're pretty cheap
You must use scentblocker as instructed. wash it properly, store it properly, I don't use cover scent just cause I don't want to fill up the carbon. Make sure you still do the whole wash all your other clothes, shower, spray scent killer on before going into the woods...
What do you all think of them military BDU's on ebay that have carbon in them to protect soldiers from chemicals? They are suppost to work good, and I've read that they have more carbon per sq. inch in them then most scent protection clothing proffesionally made. They're pretty cheap
11-09-2006, 09:22 AM
#62
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Bremen, GA.
Posts: 2,091
RE: Scent Lock B. S.
ORIGINAL: Germ
What are you tagging out on mature deer 3 1/2 and up, or the first ones walk by?
ORIGINAL: RTA47
Then how did all those bowhunter kills hundreds of thausands of deer before sentlock was ever invented? Like i sead! It may help to use one? Good luck if you own one. But I just don`t think it works as good or altlest not to the extent that people at sentlock or the hunters that wear it claim.
I alone with thausands of hunterseach yr Tag-out without it.
So why buy it?
ORIGINAL: Washington Hunter
If it were a gimmick it wouldn't work with as much success as it does.
If it were a gimmick it wouldn't work with as much success as it does.
I alone with thausands of hunterseach yr Tag-out without it.
So why buy it?
And "yes" i will take the first deer that walks down the trail if it it is thedeer i amafter why wait
?But what difference does that make anyways? Can`t the first deer that walks down the trail wind you just as the 10th or the 11th?
Just how old does a deer need to be before they can and will run when winded?
Like i sead if you own a scentlock suit and believe it helps you take more or the deer your after great!and good luck using it!
P.S i wish everyone only the best of luck this seasonif you wear scentlock or not.
11-09-2006, 09:46 AM
#64
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Michigan/Ohio
Posts: 11,682
RE: Scent Lock B. S.
Germ Actully we can take 10 doe`s and 2 bucks a yr. But by my own set limits i only take 5 to 8 doe`s a yr and 2 bucks a yr, ranging from 2 1/2 to 4 1/2 a yr oldif i`m "lucky". For myself, family, and friends that can`t or wont hunt for them selves.
And "yes" i will take the first deer that walks down the trail if it it is thedeer i amafter why wait?
But what difference does that make anyways? Can`t the first deer that walks down the trail wind you just as the 10th or the 11th?
Just how old does a deer need to be before they can and will run when winded?
Like i sead if you own a scentlock suit and believe it helps you take more or the deer your after great!and good luck using it!
P.S i wish everyone only the best of luck this seasonif you wear sentlock or not.
And "yes" i will take the first deer that walks down the trail if it it is thedeer i amafter why wait
? But what difference does that make anyways? Can`t the first deer that walks down the trail wind you just as the 10th or the 11th?
Just how old does a deer need to be before they can and will run when winded?
Like i sead if you own a scentlock suit and believe it helps you take more or the deer your after great!and good luck using it!
P.S i wish everyone only the best of luck this seasonif you wear sentlock or not.
Just look at us, I am smarter then I was ten years ago, I think.
Your point about being winded is correct, but older deer tend to check scent more. Come downwind if they are uncertain.
My point just because a person climbs a stand and kills a 1.5 year old buck does not make him the all knowing hunter. Yes some tatics will work on the 1.5 year olds, but those same tatics will cost a person a mature deer.
I only hunt a stand setup for the wind. I use everythingI can to help with scent. I also believe walking to and from your stand is key to shooting a mature buck. You have to be able to get in and out without spooking deer.
Greg H, Motown are some great hunters who do not use Scent-lok, I have great respect for both of them. I listen to what they say and try to learn. When all a person shoots is 1.5 year olds and comes on here and spreads his tatics a full proof, I just laugh.
Good luck to you also
11-09-2006, 10:07 AM
#65
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location:
Posts: 3
RE: Scent Lock B. S.
ORIGINAL: sd_buckeye
What do you all think of them military BDU's on ebay that have carbon in them to protect soldiers from chemicals? They are suppost to work good, and I've read that they have more carbon per sq. inch in them then most scent protection clothing proffesionally made. They're pretty cheap
What do you all think of them military BDU's on ebay that have carbon in them to protect soldiers from chemicals? They are suppost to work good, and I've read that they have more carbon per sq. inch in them then most scent protection clothing proffesionally made. They're pretty cheap
So like the military suits who only use them one time. The scents suits that we use should only be used once. When they are shipped to the stores for retail they should be sealed in scent lock bags so they cannot be contaminated. But when you go to a retail outfit to purchase a particular piece of clothing they are out in the open.
11-09-2006, 11:00 AM
#66
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Michigan
Posts: 3,329
RE: Scent Lock B. S.
ORIGINAL: HNIJustin
People also used to kill deer with a stick, string, and broadhead made from a rock. Does that mean compound bows and carbon arrows aren't effective?
People also used to kill deer with a stick, string, and broadhead made from a rock. Does that mean compound bows and carbon arrows aren't effective?
Stick, string and broadheads made of rock are proven to work! They also aren't very expensive. Also when you go to the "Stick, String and Rock Store", the clerk there isn't going to tell you that your going to see more deer because you using this instead of a compound bow.
Tom
11-09-2006, 11:14 AM
#68
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Michigan/Ohio
Posts: 11,682
RE: Scent Lock B. S.
ORIGINAL: statjunk
Justin,
Stick, string and broadheads made of rock are proven to work! They also aren't very expensive. Also when you go to the "Stick, String and Rock Store", the clerk there isn't going to tell you that your going to see more deer because you using this instead of a compound bow.
Tom
ORIGINAL: HNIJustin
People also used to kill deer with a stick, string, and broadhead made from a rock. Does that mean compound bows and carbon arrows aren't effective?
People also used to kill deer with a stick, string, and broadhead made from a rock. Does that mean compound bows and carbon arrows aren't effective?
Stick, string and broadheads made of rock are proven to work! They also aren't very expensive. Also when you go to the "Stick, String and Rock Store", the clerk there isn't going to tell you that your going to see more deer because you using this instead of a compound bow.
Tom
11-09-2006, 02:26 PM
#69
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Bremen, GA.
Posts: 2,091
RE: Scent Lock B. S.
8 doe's your an animal, it makes a difference on the age of a deer. Why do you think 95% bucks shot in MI are 1.5 or younger? They are curious, and have not learned the dangers yet.
Why do you think 95% bucks shot in MI are 1.5 or younger? They are curious, and have not learned the dangers yet.
Just look at us, I am smarter then I was ten years ago, I think.
My point just because a person climbs a stand and kills a 1.5 year old buck does not make him the all knowing hunter. Yes some tatics will work on the 1.5 year olds, but those same tatics will cost a person a mature deer.
I only hunt a stand setup for the wind. I use everythingI can to help with scent. I also believe walking to and from your stand is key to shooting a mature buck. You have to be able to get in and out without spooking deer
When all a person shoots is 1.5 year olds and comes on here and spreads his tatics a full proof, I just laugh.
Some of the best hunter out there are not so called trophy hunters. They are well seasoned hunters that knows what it takes to harvestmature game each yr in places thats not known for having big mature gameand not just trophy bucks.
11-09-2006, 02:37 PM
#70
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Michigan/Ohio
Posts: 11,682
RE: Scent Lock B. S.
Keep laughing but your only fooling yourself!
Some of the best hunter out there are not so called trophy hunters. They are well seasoned hunters that knows what it takes to harvestmature game each yr in places thats not known for having big mature gameand not just trophy bucks.
Some of the best hunter out there are not so called trophy hunters. They are well seasoned hunters that knows what it takes to harvestmature game each yr in places thats not known for having big mature gameand not just trophy bucks.
Nore does a hunter that picks up bow bunders off down through the woods pops a 170 and calls himself allknowing al trophy hunter. I am not sure i understand i have only been strickly bowhunting 24 yrs now.I am not claiming to be an expert myself not at all.Just here enjoyreading andenjoy the storys share what little experence i have and hopefully learn a trick or twofrom others so please please explain?
Thedeer being courious and not learning the dangers at 1 1/2 (imo) is hardly the reason. Could it not be that maby 75% of these deer get taken each yr are from huntersthat simple could care less about trophy hunting sence maby there hard working family people that work jobs 5 days maby 6 days a week and just don`t have the time to put into it? So they take 1 1/2 yr deer put meat in the freezerinstead of holding out for a monster and end up eating tag soup?