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Cover scent or no cover scent? That is the question...
I used to be a fan of the fresh earth scent wafers, Essence of Fall, and racoon urine and such to use as cover scents. I've since decided I would rather smell like NOTHING....
What do ya'll prefer and why? |
RE: Cover scent or no cover scent? That is the question...
I use both but usually buy the no scent stuff. I think smelling like nothing is better than smelling like fake dirt, which to us may smell like the real thing but to the whitetails nose, he might be able to pick out that fabricated scent.
And I can't understand that acorn smell...I've broken acorns up and never have smelled that smell that comes in a bottle. |
RE: Cover scent or no cover scent? That is the question...
I am a firm believer in smelling as close to nothing as possible. What better and rewarding feeling than having a deer fifteen feet under you and has no clue you are there? Scentless IS the altimate in concealment!! If you are going to use scents, use the ones that put their attention away from you.
Eric S. Stacy AKA: DeerDope |
RE: Cover scent or no cover scent? That is the question...
another vote for nothing.
we REALLY dont know what the deer smell when they are sniffing "fresh earth" or whatever else...they can smell things that we dont even know can be smelled. i just rather not beable to be smelled at all than be smelled... if every joe schmoe out there uses "fresh earth" or whatever else, deer will soon learn to stay away from that smell...cant avoid what he cant smell.... |
RE: Cover scent or no cover scent? That is the question...
I use the Fresh Earth smell. Apparently they haven't noticed the difference yet...I have had a ton of deer within bow range since starting using the wafers and dryer sheets.
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RE: Cover scent or no cover scent? That is the question...
I have had good luck with the earth scents and wafers so far. Heck us Hoosiers really dont need cover scent, we just down right smell perty anyway[8D]:D
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RE: Cover scent or no cover scent? That is the question...
ORIGINAL: MO_Bowhnter I use both but usually buy the no scent stuff. I think smelling like nothing is better than smelling like fake dirt, which to us may smell like the real thing but to the whitetails nose, he might be able to pick out that fabricated scent. And I can't understand that acorn smell...I've broken acorns up and never have smelled that smell that comes in a bottle. |
RE: Cover scent or no cover scent? That is the question...
ORIGINAL: bloodcreek I have had good luck with the earth scents and wafers so far. Heck us Hoosiers really dont need cover scent, we just down right smell perty anyway[8D]:D |
RE: Cover scent or no cover scent? That is the question...
seriously, terra haute does have some funky aroma around there. Must be some kind of factory with bad mojo. If your ever in my area, i think i could convert ya. Im in the middle of nothing but woods and water, Gods country i say [8D]:Dyour welcome over any time!
ORIGINAL: mobowhuntr ORIGINAL: bloodcreek I have had good luck with the earth scents and wafers so far. Heck us Hoosiers really dont need cover scent, we just down right smell perty anyway[8D]:D |
RE: Cover scent or no cover scent? That is the question...
I also use fresh earth, have had more success in my opinion that no scent at all, just love to open that bin every year and smell leaves dirt, and a slight hint of mushroom (i think lol);)
P.S. I never bring the waffers with me they stay in my hunting tote, the smell is way to strong on them alone, just use them to saturate my clothes with the smell. Thanks Rich |
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