Smoking or dipping while hunting?
 

I try to do neither, but the last few shots I have had on a deer were either while standing at creek relieving myself and having a smoke, or smoking the occasional cig in my stand.

Whats your opinion?

RE: Smoking or dipping while hunting?
 

I know plenty of people that smoke on the stand and are very successful doing so...it just depends on the direction of the wind...one guy hunts a certain food plot and if the wind isnt blowing in a certain direction he just doesnt go huntin...but when he does go he usually kills or at least sees deer

RE: Smoking or dipping while hunting?
 

I'm no anti-smoker guy (used to smoke), but I know they can smell it, either while smoking or on the clothing itself. I just wouldn't risk a deer over it. As to dipping, I think a guy could use an empty soda bottle or something just to make sure there's no chance of your "Wintergreen" or whatever messing up your hunting spot. Thatsjust my opinion.

RE: Smoking or dipping while hunting?
 

I've had deer stand under my tree and lick my spit pile and i have also shot deer while chewing it deosn't seem to bother them. I also make sure that i chew while i am scouting so they get used to the scent.

RE: Smoking or dipping while hunting?
 

I don't smoke or dip but i try and be as scent free as possiable. I don't know if it's affects the deer but i wouldn't take the chance.

RE: Smoking or dipping while hunting?
 

I wouldnt do either just incase. I even refrain from eating certain foods that have stronger scents than others.

RE: Smoking or dipping while hunting?
 

Dont get me wrong. I shower with eliminator and cover well. Im very careful about my scent wearing about 3-5 scent wafers. I shot a 6 point, 10 year old buck this year at 20 feet smoking a cig and peeing in a creek. I guess you just have to be in the right place.

Ive heard of people smoking out their hunt clothes with campfire smoke. I never leave a butt in the woods though.

RE: Smoking or dipping while hunting?
 

while im not sure the accuracy of this is dealing with cancer sticks, deer are curious creatures by nature so they may be drawn in out of curiosity....again, some scents may be too strong though

RE: Smoking or dipping while hunting?
 

when i use to smoke i killed deer. now i don't smoke and i still kill deer. one things for sure, cigarette smoke sure don't attract deer but it is still possible to be a smoker and sucessful hunter.

RE: Smoking or dipping while hunting?
 

I'm guilty of doing the dipping thing while hunting. I'm sure it doesn't help the situation!