busybeaver
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sockeye
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Loc: Western Washington
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What tricks do you use to keep your scent away from the animals? Seasoned hunters realize you will never even see the game if they scent you. When I archery elk hunted many times the wind would swirl and away the elk would go..  . A product I found that was really neet was a scent shield spray. I watched a demo at one of the sportsmen shows as a elk actually walked past the hunter and then on the way back tried to eat the glove finger of the hunter. Was a very cool example of scent blocking ablity the spray had. I also like the use of a bottle of wind spray that comes in a small plastic bottle. gives a good indication on direction with one squirt. Another wind indicator I use is small pieces of wool yarn flipped into the air.
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greg
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Marty, I grew up hunting the super-spooky whitetails back east, and we learned the hard way about how important scent control is. I wash my hunting clothes (all of them, including underwear, t-shirts, socks, gloves, facemasks, hats, etc)in a scent-free detergent (I've used "Sportwash" for years with good results). Then I store them in a tightly sealed plastic bag with a box of baking soda to keep any odors absorbed. I don't wear my hunting clothes until I get to where I'll be hunting (i.e. I don't wear them to the diner for breakfast, or pump gas, or anything else where they will get "contaminated". I use a scent-free deodorant and shower soap, and "Odor Eaters" in my boots. I'm very picky about all this preparation, but I'm convinced it pays off by helping me get closer to game. I've had deer almost step on me a couple of times, and have stalked right in the middle of a herd of cow elk before.
Greg
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busybeaver
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I think it is very important to be scent conscious also. A good stiff breeze can sure help but can't always be counted on. If you can eliminate the scent then they can come in from down wind too!!
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scootter
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Marty, Sent control is important but not allways easy. I have found that a cover sent works very well in letting you get away with stumbling to close. I recomend keeping tabs on wind and thermals and use to your advantage. I usually use deer or elk pee! Spray your feet well. I have watched elk and deer change trails because of boot sent.
Other than a cover sent I smoke, eat and ect. I have been in so close to elk I could not draw my bow and stepped on the true master of his enviroment (Blacktail Buck). Keeping your ears tuned and your eyes peeled are far more important. Look at some of the old timers with racks all over there walls. Most of them laugh at all the new sent stuff.
Good hunting
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