to dip or not to dip while in stand?

[easttnbuckmaster]

I personally dip while I'm in the stand,and even spit down the side of the tree. And I have never had a deer act in a negative way because of it. I have actually had them stop and dig around and lick where I had spit. just curious how many others do? And if it has ever got anyone busted?

 

[DMD]

Forget about whether it scares the deer or not, quit now for your health my friend. Just tell yourself it spooks the deer, that will give you a good excuse to quit! It's tough, I know. I quit smoking and dipping years ago. Dipping was much tougher to quit than smoking...but I am so glad I did now.

 

[easttnbuckmaster]

I wish I could. I have attempted it several times and just can't. It's something I enjoy way too much.

 

[HDUKE1986]

You ain't kidding its hard to stop I stopped smoking pretty easy but dipping is 10x harder I tried but I always give in its more of a boredom thing for me when im not doing anything cause when I get home and im chasing my boys around the house or yard I never think of having a dip in but i am scared to death something will show up cause I do dip and im almost at my breaking point with it cause for my boys to lose their dad to what my 4 yr old calls nasty worm dirt is not worth it I regret even starting it so with the good Lord's help and my God fearing strong willed wife im going to tackle this nasty habit

 

[HDUKE1986]

And to answer your question no I haven't seen a negative response to it besides when im digging through my bag looking for it and I get busted

 

[Redfred16]

I don't chew, but I've actually seen guys drop Redman on the ground as they walk to thier stand and have deer walk that exact path smelling/eating the leaves as they went.

 

[bowriter]

Yep. Why not?

 

[JeepKuntry]

Heck, I'll probably smoke a time or two on stand if the wind is right.

 

[ruger7mag]

There is no way I could sit for three or four hours without a dip. Things get interesting when I can't spit after a deer walks up and decides to stick around for a while.

 

[Shed Hunter]

My buddies talked me into doing it once. Tasted terrible and wouldn't do it again.

 

[Savage]

Not pointing blame or judgment on anybody, but I dont think there is one thing in this world, other than breathing, that I cant go for 3 or 4 hours without. Honestly, I dont like the idea of anything, other than God, having that much control over me.

Good post, Pastor.

 

[timberjack86]

To dip!

 

[reloadxx]

I have dipped for years on stand and only had one doe act funny i was dipping mint and spitting on the ground and wind was blowing in her face u could tell she spelled something but didnt spook. Now i dont dip as of 3months ago when my friend got mouth cancer and has to go evey 3 months and get cut in the mouth for a biopsy and get 4 stitches so i decided to stop cold Turkey

 

[HDUKE1986]

Im with you reloadxx thats what got me on the path to quitting

 

[bowriter]

I can't count the number of deer I have spit on with no ill effects.

 

[Dolan82]

I dip in the stand all the time. Never seemed to spook any deer. It is a hard habit to kick. Especially when you are bored.

 

[timberjack86]

I really dont think it bothers them. I like to hunt on the ground and I will useally spit in the dirt beside me. I cant count the number of times I have came back to a place I have hunted and see deer tracks where I was sitting.

 

[tn_duckman]

I chew redman and chew almost everytime im hunting and its never seemed to bother any deer

 

[Elmer]

I quit by taking the money I saved and put it toward deer hunting. That has bought me a bunch of cams, camo, and stands.next year its taking me to ky. its 95% phycological, maybe this will help someone else

 

[Elmer]

And jolly ranchers help!

 

[dirty2]

But jolly ranchers and dip don't mix! So I quit the jolly ranchers.

 

[TNReb]

But jolly ranchers and dip don't mix! So I quit the jolly ranchers.

:grin: lol

I gave up dip for a few months this summer.. but when sitting in the stand on a cool morning, something just feels right about it. Skoal Mint for me..

I've never known it to spook a deer.. but then again the ones that pick up your scent and avoid you are the ones you don't see!

 

[Phil1979]

Dipped for years and dipped in stand. The dip never bothered any deer. Now me moving around to get my dip out of bag or moving to spit, that's a different story. Spit down the side of the tree all the time.

 

[deerslayer^murphy]

Dip all the time spit down the tree to be honest i will let a s.tream fly if u know what i mean (drain the dragon)lol and deer dont act like it bothers them

 

[93civEJ1]

I dunno How you guys do it. I have tried to leave one in twice so far today but each time it makes me wanna drop a loaf.

 

[hunting girl]

Oh, come on guys you cant kiss a pretty girl with that in your mouth! But i do understand.It would be a healthy choice. My husband has chew the whole time we have been married.That will soon be 25 years, i dont think he has ever had any problems with the deer.although i cant say that i like it!

 

[easttnbuckmaster]

I killed 2 Sunday with a dip in my mouth. Copenhagen wintergreen is my lucky charm. Lol

 

[Poleaxe]

There aint no pretty girls 25ft up in the tree with me. If they were we wudnt be hunting.

I let it fly to. Sounds just like a acorn falling so it prob brings em in.

 

[HOOK]

That depends on how much you want to decrease your odds of seeing any deer that are down wind....It all depends on the wind....thats all.

 

[cozy23]

Killed one last Sunday with a dip in. They came in from straight down wind too.