RE: Chewing or Smoking in the woods
 

I agree!

My hunting buddy smokes like a chimney, and he shoots and walks up on tonnes of deer!
I think the deer smell the cigarette, before they catch the human scent!
We all know how they react,when they smell a human! "Up comes the tail"

RE: Chewing or Smoking in the woods
 

I don't want lung cancer so I don't smoke anyways...

RE: Chewing or Smoking in the woods
 

it all depends on where you are hunting. if the deer do not know that human scent is a sign of danger then the smell is well just another smell. but if they begin to realize that human scent is always there when a shot goes off then they become scared of the odor and do not come near it, that is when you need to use scent blockers

RE: Chewing or Smoking in the woods
 

I don't smoke, but my buddy does. He told me his only problem with smoking in his stand is finding a place to put his cig when he has to shoot the next deer:D.

He can shoot a bow with one in his mouth as well, I have seen him do it.

If I was a true trophy hunter I don't that I would risk it, but if you just want to whack deer probably doesn't make much difference.

I don't think deer are all that smart to be honest, just paranoid. I think they smoke too much weed, or do a bit too much speed.;) They seem to be very curious just like cats, but are a bit more skittish.

Paul

RE: Chewing or Smoking in the woods
 

i smoke constantly...look at the name =). Deer seem to be curious to it and ive had deer come within' arms reach as well. I killed a doe this year with my bow with a cigarette in my mouth....i had to hold it to the left side to shoot...kind akward. In my opinion...deer dont give a rats arse about cigs or other types of smoke...but if they smell something like a human or a dog...they GTFO!

RE: Chewing or Smoking in the woods
 

I dont know if they are scared or not, but I figure if I am gonna wear all this expensive scent lok clothing I might as wellact like scent is an issue. I dip and smoke and when I am feeling tired or need some nicotine I will pop in some nicorete. It is expensive for a piece of gum but it keep down the cravings and probably smells less than a burning camel.

RE: Chewing or Smoking in the woods
 

I agree that it probably does have alot to do with where you hunt. Every place I hunt has alot of human activity year round, so they are just used to the scent and don't associate it with harm. I almost think I try too hard when I hunt for them. It's amazing how many deer I see when I'm out working on my place versus sitting still in a stand in the same general area.