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Another point on this topic - coming from Michigan EVERYONE is looking for a something to help them kill a big buck (because they're aren't very many of them). I've never seen more guys (myself included) who would buy a variety of new "gimmicks" each season thinking they were missing something.

Well, many years later, hunting in Illinois, Iowa, and Michigan - age is the biggest factor to why some of this stuff works sometimes. A 1-1/2 year old buck is about the most "non-edjucated" animal in the woods. You can dupe him with a variety of things that would send a mature animal to another county. Just something to consider.

I used to hunt with the guy who's killed more B&C animals with a bow than anyone I believe (all fair-chase). He doesn't call, use scents, scent-elimination suits, sprays, or attractants! He was the guy that pretty much changed my perception of what most of us have been brain-washed about for years. I have since saved a ton of money on products that don't give you any-more advantage than a food product that can be bought in a grocery store for a fraction of the cost.

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I think if everyone used a little more COMMON SENSE, there would be a lot more deer killed. Instead of falling for every money making gimmick(for someone else) out there.

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Good points Todd,

I've been slowly realizing this over time, but it is always tempting to look for shortcuts.

I used to use all kinds of scents and I have not had them bring in a mature buck. The big bucks
I have seen were all from doing nothing but sitting still.

But those forks do love them some Tink's 69. :D

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I think back I wonder how many damn deer I scared blowing on a damn grunt call or rattling antlers here in MI. I used to use scents and all that crap. Then I read a few books(John Eberhart)and became friends with Joe Brooks and the rest is history.

It really not that hard, it requires 1 very important step. This step is more important than anything or gimmick IMO

Patients;)To me that is the best attractant, and I paid a price to learn that:D

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I use a big secret weapon. Paitence and lots of it. No sents. No sprays. No calls. I do carry a grunt tube in case I need to stop one or just feel like playing with a young buck. Wash clothes before every hunt. I hate laundry come December.

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I've seen deer stick their noses in my peanut butter jars...that's as secret as I get.

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got pics from camera today takin with wildview trophy rock isnt a secret deer attracktant but if you want somthing that works get trophy rock!!!




if you notice the buck on the right he is a 5x5

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tinks 69 has worked well for me