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Using Scent Elimination Sprays
Deer Hunting: Scent Control
Scent elimination sprays have become big business in the deer hunting field. And for good reason. These products provide the hunter with an excellent tool for fighting the nose of whitetails.
How They Work
The scent elimination sprays work by masking or removing human odors. By spraying the products on clothing and equipment, the hunter can enter the deer hunting woods scent free. Since smell is the whitetails number one defense, scent elimination becomes the hunters primary concern.
Using Sprays
In order for the scent elimination sprays to work, hunters must be willing to use them properly and thoroughly. This requires the hunter to follow a few steps each and every time the hunter plans to hunt.
Proper Steps
Starting with the first layer of clothing, and each additional layer, the scent elimination spray should be sprayed liberally covering the entire garment. This will also include any gloves, hat, face mask, and boots.
The scent elimination spray should also be used on any and all deer hunting gear to be used in the field. These include tree stands and or steps.
Once the hunter is in the stand, the scent elimination spray should be reapplied to all outer layers of clothing. When sitting for extended periods, reapply every few hours for best results.
Conclusion
For scent elimination sprays to work properly, the hunter must stick to using the product every time in the field. The hunter can and should also use a total scent free regimen for masking human odors. This includes the use of soaps, detergents, and other products prior to hunting.
Scent Free Deer Hunting
The following is a plan for scent free deer hunting.
Supplies
- Rubber gloves
- Scent fighting spray
- Scent free soap,body wash, and shampoo
- Scent free deodorant
- Scent free detergent
- Scent free dryer sheets
- Large scent free storage bags
- Scent wafers
- Odor free body wipes
- Scent wicks
- Odorless or fresh earth cover scent
Odor Free Plan
1. Always wear rubber gloves when handling gear.
2. Wash towels and wash cloths to be used on deer hunting dates in scent free detergent. Place in dryer with scent free dryer sheets. Store in odor free storage bags until needed.
3. Wash all hunting garments in scent free detergent. Place in dryer along with dryer sheets. Once dried, hang outside and spray inside and out with scent fighting spray. Allow to dry. Place in storage bags along with a scent wafer.
4. Use scent fighting spray on boots interior and exterior. Dry outside. Place in storage bag with scent wafer.
5. On day of deer hunt, shower with scent free soap, body wash, and shampoo. Use previously prepared towel and wash cloths. Apply scent free deodorant afterwards.
6. Spray all gear and equipment with scent fighting spray. This includes anything to be used in the field.
7. When ever possible, dress in the field. Use body wipes for touch ups. Apply scent fighting spray to each layer of clothing. Wear rubber gloves while dressing and until in the deer stand or blind.
8. Upon arrival at the deer hunting stand or blind, set out scent wicks filled with cover scent in a circle around the site. Reapply scent fighting spray to outer garments. Attach a scent wafer to cap or other clothing.
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Scent Control
Deer hunting tips: Scent control is the act of eliminating and masking human scent. In order to fool the nose of deer, hunters must take precautionary steps prior to and during hunting activities. This article will offer a few suggestions.
Odor Eliminating
There has been an increase of odor eliminating products over the past 15 years or so. Today they range from sprays, wafers, clothing, mechanical devices, and others. Experimenting with some or all of these various products will give the hunter an edge in the field.
The best approach to controlling scent begins at home. Clothing to be worn should be washed in scent eliminating washing soap. Once dried outside, it can be placed in sealed plastic bags made specifically for hunters. A scent wafer may be placed in the bag.
Clothing made specifically to help control scent can also be considered. There are a variety of brands to choose from. Just browse through any hunting catalog to find clothing that strikes your fancy and price range. Rubber boots have also been proven more effective than other types such as leather.
The Wind
Regardless of how thorough the hunter is at preparing, the wind direction should always be factored in. Hunting downwind of suspected deer movement areas is a must. Although many products offer ranges as high as 99% of human odor elimination, that still leaves a slight percentage of error. Since deer have an excellent sense of smell, not paying attention to wind direction will play against the hunter.
These deer hunting tips are provided as helpful information. For a more in depth look at scent control, see our previous article on masking human odors. Good luck and be safe.
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