| In general gun hunting doesn't require such strict scent-control
measures as archery, because the weapon has a much longer range.
However, I try to keep _all_ my hunting gear as scent-free as
possible. One of the products like Scent-Sheild that block
human odor should work on leather. A wax might help. Also the
use of a cover scent while hunting, like fox urine or skunk.
I'd worry more about the gun oil and bore cleaner smells myself-
not nearly as 'natural' as leather.
Dana
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| re.2 Hey, what's that stuff called? Maybe if I get a raise, I can
afford 1/2 an ounce.
re.3 How about just eat a doe in heat?
In actual reality, I personally did not think that a new sling would
make a difference with the smell. If I am at camp for 5 days, they
will probably smell me before the sling, and then they will think they
are near a dead rotten tree.
Well, 8 days and counting.
Bob
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After much deliberation and consideration thereto of topic in question
I have come to the following conculsion.
Although many articles have been written on the subject of deer and
hunting, most are conculsions drawn on what the researches consider
scientific study. Sorta like going Lamaz classes to learn how to
have children, delivery etc., something that has been going on for some
length of time. When did the human race forget how to deliver a baby?
Did we forget where they come from, right Randy, the stork brings em.
Hence we must look on the most faithful predictor/teacher of the future
and that is our past. As the earlier note stated, before scents became
so popular we still got deer, and that person is correct, 100% correct.
We must approach this from the perspective of the deer. Why worry about the
smell of leather, when some eat beans and drink beer the night before,
now that'll really help hide scent. Hell the deer will probably think it
has a sinus problem, or pass out from the fumes. Well back to the
leather strap. The only thing that seperates us from the animals is
the fact that we have gained the ability to reason (well some have),
and make rational decisions based on the facts, not react instinctively
to all situations. So now we get down to the meat of the situation, so to
speak. As probably you have no doubt heard, there are animals that
prefer wips and chains as a stimulant. Hence one could possibly
arouse the deer with the scent of leather, thus bringing it right to
you door step, filled with expectations beyond that of mortal man, and
there you are now one deer closer to your limit. There is a point of
caution, actually two: one; don't ground hunt, obvious reason: two; an
immediate concern would be the scent of the leather. Which sex would it
attract? If its an either sex hunt day your safe, but what if its not.
My suggestion would be that you wear the leather strap like an around
the neck badge holder. Then observe the sex of the individuals who
react to it mostly, and the type of reaction(s) of those individuals.
Do this for several days, then act accordingly, i.e. when to use it
while hunting and when not to. Well Randy I hope this few words of
wisdom and scientific deduction will aid you in your effort in the
upcoming days, and remember you owe what you bag to this notes file.
Cheers
Leonard
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| Does anyone have a good idea of how far away a deer can smell you?
I realize that the strength of the wind, dampness, and things of
that nature make a difference. If anyone has read any studies on
this, or has any personable observations on this, let's hear from
you.
Jerry
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| re .7 I've read of experiments that showed a dog could smell
its master at 300 yards under favorable wind/terrain conditions.
Dogs and deer supposedly have equally keen noses.
I've personaly watched a deer in a field pick up my scent 75
yards away. She was calm until her browsing put her directly
downwind of me, and then it was amazing how she locked right on
to my position. (She had come within twenty feet of my stand,
looked right at me, and then circled around into the field.
No reaction until she got a whiff, then ***what's that??!!***)
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