Chewing or Smoking in the woods
12-07-2007, 09:00 AM
#11
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Newfoundland - Living in Red Deer Alberta
Posts: 118
RE: Chewing or Smoking in the woods
ORIGINAL: mauser06
i really think deer are spooked by smells they associate with danger...
i really think deer are spooked by smells they associate with danger...
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"
12-07-2007, 09:28 AM
#13
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Posts: 2,335
RE: Chewing or Smoking in the woods
ORIGINAL: FtWorthHunter
Personally, I think all the scent stuff is a bit of a marketing ploy. I've never used it and have had deer within arms reach many times while hunting from the ground.
I did and pee in the woods as well. The only time I use a bottle is when I hunt from a blind with... um... not real accessable windows.
Deer spook to noise and movement in my opinion.
Personally, I think all the scent stuff is a bit of a marketing ploy. I've never used it and have had deer within arms reach many times while hunting from the ground.
I did and pee in the woods as well. The only time I use a bottle is when I hunt from a blind with... um... not real accessable windows.
Deer spook to noise and movement in my opinion.
12-07-2007, 10:28 AM
#14
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blissfield MI USA
Posts: 5,293
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
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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
.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
12-07-2007, 11:19 AM
#15
Join Date: Sep 2007
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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!
12-07-2007, 12:40 PM
#16
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 11
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.
12-07-2007, 01:07 PM
#17
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 75
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.
