#2032046 - 08/15/10 10:49 PM
Re: Deer Cover scents!
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whistlinwingman
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The raccoon pee probably smells nothing like the raccoon pee that is real in that area. It's probably much stronger too. I wouldn't use anything. Spray some scent killer and try and stay as scent free as possible.
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#2032047 - 08/15/10 10:53 PM
Re: Deer Cover scents!
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stik
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cover scents cover nothing
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#2032064 - 08/15/10 11:39 PM
Re: Deer Cover scents!
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I would humbly suggest to not put anything on yourself, but use scent out somewhere where you'd want the deer to go for optimal projectile placement!
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#2032150 - 08/16/10 06:18 AM
Re: Deer Cover scents!
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Another gimmick that is not needed to be successful, IMO.
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#2032304 - 08/16/10 09:28 AM
Re: Deer Cover scents!
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No such thing as a 'cover' scent. Deer can discern several smells at one time. If I put Coon scent on, I would simply smell like a human with a coon to the deer. I try to minimize my own scent and be as scent free as possible myself.
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#2032403 - 08/16/10 11:02 AM
Re: Deer Cover scents!
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Deep woods off is my favorite cover scent. I've killed plenty of deer and had opportunites to kill many, many more while wearing it. Helps that I'm not moving around swatting mosquitos.
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#2032478 - 08/16/10 12:06 PM
Re: Deer Cover scents!
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Deep woods off is my favorite cover scent. I've killed plenty of deer and had opportunites to kill many, many more while wearing it. Helps that I'm not moving around swatting mosquitos.
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#2032488 - 08/16/10 12:12 PM
Re: Deer Cover scents!
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REN
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yeah i dont use any anymore and the word Scent-free is funny to me as well. i dont care how scent-free anyone tries to be it is virtually impossible unless you are in a bubble (not saying one shouldnt try). just hunt facing the wind and hope for the best.
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#2032570 - 08/16/10 01:00 PM
Re: Deer Cover scents!
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I got curious back when I was in grad school working with deer, so started some experimentation with the popular "cover" scents, primarily fox and raccoon urine. My findings were interesting, and changed the way i hunt forever.
i found that deer in heavily hunted areas actually learn to associate those scents with humans. Think about it, everybody and their brother has covered their boots with the stuff. the deer learn to avoid areas where the scent is heavy.
But, like many others have stated, it does not cover your scent, it only adds a layer to the odors you are putting off. Hunt the wind, because you can't fool those noses.
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