Scent control, what do you do?
#1
Typical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 508
Scent control, what do you do?
As some of you have read, I have been busted by an uncooperative wind sending my scent downstream. This has cost me two opportunities. I live in Florida so the heat and bugs are bad during bow season. My std practice is to wash my hunting cloths in scent free detergent, park 1/4 mile away from my stand and walk in. By the time I arrive, I am somewhat sweaty. I am also using thermacell b/c the bugs are unbearable.
What do you do to control scent? What suggestions do you have for me?
regards,
What do you do to control scent? What suggestions do you have for me?
regards,
#2
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Putnam County, NY
Posts: 148
RE: Scent control, what do you do?
Tealboy, I wish I could help ya. Up here the last thing we have to worry about during hunting season. I can't imagine it being hot during hunting, it's usually all I can do to keep felling in my toes.
#3
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Putnam County, NY
Posts: 148
RE: Scent control, what do you do?
If you hunt from a stand maybe you could go higher? Maybe take more time getting to your stand, possibly resting often or even still hunting to your stand. Sorry, I know these are kind of general.
#4
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Central Illinois
Posts: 154
RE: Scent control, what do you do?
Put your clothes outside the night before the hunt...if not longer. Take a shower in the morning and use scent-free shampoo. Wear a hat. Wear scent free boots. I follow these rules and I have been seen by deer more than I have been winded. I found a solution for being unseen...make your own cover!(i.e. cut branches and leaves from surrounding brush)
Good Luck!
Good Luck!