Learning to use Scents - How to place them in dark
 

I haven't used deer lure scents in prior years (gun hunting), but have thought about trialing it this year using 35mm film containers or scent wicks.

I walk into the woods in the dark. How does everyone place this stuff out in the dark? I would like to place it in three locations around my tree stand. Does everyone place the scent out in the dark, wait until a little morning light, or use a flashlight? I just don't want to be "stumbling" around while spreading my human scent at the same time! I know the area I will be hunting fairly well.

Hope there's a little moonlight!

RE: Learning to use Scents - How to place them in dark
 

I put it out when I go into the woods using a flashlight. A mini-mag lite works fine. Use your thumb to cover the lens of the light with only a crack for the light to shine out of. Gives you plenty of light to walk without looking like a lighthouse coming through the woods.

A tip on the 35mm film cannisters. Cut a piece of clothes hanger wire and duct tape it to the canister. Bend a hook on it so you can hang it from a tree limb. Makes it a little easier.

RE: Learning to use Scents - How to place them in dark
 

I use the deer sense sticks and I have a flashlight that is like a head band or miners light. That way both hands are free to do what I need to do to prepare. A little tid bit- use a red lense. it helps alot at night not to spook anything in the area.

If it crawls it falls, if it flies it dies.

RE: Learning to use Scents - How to place them in dark
 

I put mineout prior to getting into my stand. I don't use a light or anything else. I have had a treestand in that area for 6 years now, and to say I know the immediate area like the back of my hand is an understatement. I can get in very quietly and place my sent with minimal noise or scent spreading.

But in new areas, I use my flashlight covering the end to limit the light coming out.


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RE: Learning to use Scents - How to place them in dark
 

I use a drag string with doe scent on it after i reach my stand i use a flash light with my finger over the edge of the lens try not to spook anyting in the area moving down wind to hang the scent up try using this and it might work for you .

William C Bonner