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a Thermacell in early season? If you don't, please explain why. ie., no bugs, scent, other

Thanks

LT

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I dont...because I dont have one

But Im pretty sure I will by October. The bugs were horrible last year

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It's not that I won't hunt early season without it. I can't. Mosquitoes will bleed you down where I hunt.

LT

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I don't cause I don't have one.. What is it anyways? The Skitters are terrible here but I'm covered from head to toe so.. they don't bug me.

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Man, the thermacell is "the" mosquitoe repellent. Look it up on the web.

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Because i dont feel like buying one and spending the extra money when im already covered from head to toe

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I think that the thermacell is the best product I've ever bought.

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Ditto!!!!!!!!!! I couldn't stand it last season, but then again I won't be hunting as much early season as I did last year, I learned my lesson!

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The skeeters don't bother me too bad.... if I want something "Bug Repellent" I'll buy a Bug Tamer suit.. at least I don't have to buy refills for it!!

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I dont use one, but I got no good reason for not. I have heard they work really well. What about sand-gnats will they work on those. To me they are worse than the skeeters.
In the military we used un-scented "skin-so-soft" it seemed to work pretty well.

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I couldn't agree more! I think it is one of the best hunting and outdoors products ever invented.:)

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Its either the thermacell or spray and ill take the thermacell over spray any day. it works great in the early season. It may stink a little but im after a Doe any way in the early season. so if it goes against me....oh well, there are plenty more does to go after.

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I'm covered head to toe, anyways. I don't see the need for one where I hunt.

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I didn't last year, because I hadn't heard about it. By the time I caught wind of it most of the early season was over. You can bet I'll be going out there with one this year!

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I would rather forget my bow than my Therma-cell. I cover head to toe as well but the skeeters around here stab right through light weight early season clothing.

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You can cover from head to toe here all you want. I would bet anyone, around 0'dark-thirty without mosquitoe repellant you would be whining like a little girl. It is just not worth it to me. tx, you are right. I would rather leave my bow at home than my Thermacell.

LT

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I can't believe some of you have never heard of it. If you have mosquitoes, you need one. They work, guaranteed, and I have killed deer while using one and was never winded. Not saying they can't smell it, but if the mosquitoes are bad, it's worth the risk. I don't care if I'm covered from head to toe, mosquitoes bug the crap out of me, even if their not biting. In a dry year, I may not have to use one because the mosquitoes aren't bad, but that's usually not the casein Louisiana.They have them on sale at a local store where I live for $14.95. I'm going to get another one. The striker on mine is messing up. Guys, if you don't have one, get one, especially if you live in the south.They are not expensive. They usually cost around $20.00.

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Since Dan (bloodcreek) is a natural mosquito repellent, I take him hunting with me and put him out 10' from where I am ... all the skeeters go at him ...he last about 4 hours before a transfusion is needed ..... then he is recharged :D




Seriously .... I don't even know what it is ... and I am covered anyway .. a little deep woods and I'm all set .....

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I've never used one, never really had a need for it, but if the early season keeps up as warm as it has been the last couple years, I'll need one. If I draw a bear tag this year, I'll definitely get one though. Mid-september in the U.P. can be BRUTAL.

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Never used one. Bugs can be a bit bad here in PA in early Oct, but nothing I can't handle. Now on the lake in Canada in June/July...that's when I could use one[:@]

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I have never found the need for one here in WV. Usually by early October it's cold enoughfor most of the bugs to be gone.

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Down here in Lousisiana I have used mine in Dec.. We dont have you average mosquitoes. I dont even call them mosquitoes anymore, more like lil vampires... The will bite through gloves and face masks and if you dont have a heavy jacket on they will penetrate your clothes. The thermacell is a must here... Down here in LA there is always something trying to bite you are suck your blood, ie cotton mouths or mosquitoes....

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i never have, and probably never will. i just learned to deal with the bugs

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I don't. Haven't gotten around to getting one yet.

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I do not.. because I can smell it. And if I can.. I know they can. Granted many will likely not flee from the scent it gives.. but I'm looking for just 1 animal.. and I choose not to give him any reason to spook.

I just deal with the mosquitos. I'm fully covered from head to toe so it's unlikely they'll get more than a bite or two on me.. but yes.. they certainly bother me too. I just deal with it.

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Nope! I don't spend much on the clothing part of hunting. Nothing fancy with me.

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I'll probably try mine this fall. Iused it so far in turkey season and it really didn't work at all for the black flies. Skeeters usually don't bother me, they don't affect me when they bite, I hate them buzzing in my ears though.

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During gun season last year I was right on top a mosquito pit it seemed but I had all kinds of signs in that area so I set up a gravity feeder right there. I Was about 100 yards away from the feeder and the skitters were still nailing me bad. Next week when I hunted the spot I made sure to get some Repel with Deet in it and sprayed the inside of my clothing. Worked like a charm came home with a nice size doe that very day.

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Not in my woods!

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More than 50% of the hunting I do is around swamps and cattail marshes.. I'm not sure what your getting at LT.

You asked a Q.. I answered it.

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No thermacell for me, no need for one, never tried it.

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Duke, Illinois = Nancyboy Mosquitoes

Louisiana = Night of the Vampire Mosquitoes

You would really have to experience these mosquitoes to truly appreciate them.;)

LT

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I bet a MN mosquitoe would beat a Louisianna Mosquitoe in hand to hand combat. They are our state bird.

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HERE TOO!!! lol I saw a fridge magnet that read: Mosquito, provincial bird of Manitoba.

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Yeah, well, I bet my mosquito can beat yours up[:-].

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NY mosquitoes are basically an annoyance. South Eastern Mosquitoes and another thing. [:@]That said, I just bought a thermo cell to use in NY mainly for my son who still freaks out a bit from them.

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While I will agree down south they got hella mosquitos.. but they are kinda smaller in stature compared with there northern cousin.. who is sometimes mistaken for a small crow.:D

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You ain't a kiddin there Duke! Come on up all and see for yourselves how big these suckers are!! Most of our state birds are booners in the northern country!!;)

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I love my thermocell. Best money I have ever spent, possibly.
chris

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Ever see the movie SWARM. That's all I am sayin'[:-]

LT