[thirdypointer]

Sorry if this has been posted before but is there a scent that you swear by that you won't go in the woods without? I haven't had any real luck with any of them and most actually seem to spook the deer. Best I ever used is the cheap original Indian Buck Lure in the plastic bottle! Even though i don't go out of my way to buy it! Tried alot of very expensive ones and wasted alot of money on them. Any secrets your willing to share?

 

[farmdude]

Ya, Don't Use Anything...works The Best I Found
Unsuspecting Deer= Dead Deer

 

[buckfeverben]

Nothing works well, I normally go the as scent free as possible route....

However, I did have great results last season using fitzgeralds deer dander. I sprayed my boots down as I got out of the swamp I was crossing, and had a young buck dogging my tracks like a bloodhound later that afternoon.

 

[PAKraig]

Bob Kirschner

Sorry if this has been posted before but is there a scent that you swear by that you won't go in the woods without? I haven't had any real luck with any of them and most actually seem to spook the deer. Best I ever used is the cheap original Indian Buck Lure in the plastic bottle! Even though i don't go out of my way to buy it! Tried alot of very expensive ones and wasted alot of money on them. Any secrets your willing to share?

I have had bad luck with some scents before, but this guy seems to know what he's doing.

I've used the curiosity with great results in the early season, as well as Trailmaker in the pre-rut, and Silvertop during the peak rut.

http://www.bobkirschnerdeerlure.com

I'm in no way affiliated with the company, but I typically don't go into the woods in archery season without some type of his lure, regardless of whether it's early or late season. So yeah, I guess I'd swear by it.

 

[Team Hoyt PA]

I've never seen a bad reaction from my own urine.
If it's in a scrape they either tear the scrape apart or leave it alone, but they aren't alarmed by it.

 

[Texoma]

Tinks skunk scent.Takes some getting used to.But after using it for about
twenty years I actually like the smell of a skunk.

 

[bowhunt_15]

I have good results with sprayin **** urine on the bottom of my boots when walking in. I dont think the knight & hale stealth dust is too bad, ive had pretty good luck with it. But most of all just try to play the wind right.

 

[sgrem]

use nothing. curiosity has them alerted and looking. i dont want them looking for anything but my tag.

 

[farmdude]

use nothing. curiosity has them alerted and looking. i dont want them looking for anything but my tag.

exactly..... save ur money and buy some trinkets

 

[Buksknr53]

Just store your hunting clothing in a plastic bag with pine and or ceadar branches, and oak leaves. Works like a charm!

 

[medinarg75]

I use HS scent wafers. I'll mainly use earth smell wafers. I'll sometimes also use apple or acorn wafers if that what their food source around the stand is.

 

[obiwankabaldi]

Funny that you mentioned the Davey Brackens Buck lure. Orange bottle. It is the only lure that I have ever used that actually worked. "Once I had an 8 point push the film can that I had it in around the ground. I shot him and have never had luck with any other again like that. He just must have liked it. I agree with everyone else, Play the wind and use nothing.

 

[WesTDC]

I've had good success with James Valley.

 

[Xseven]

Funny that you mentioned the Davey Brackens Buck lure. Orange bottle. It is the only lure that I have ever used that actually worked. "Once I had an 8 point push the film can that I had it in around the ground. I shot him and have never had luck with any other again like that. He just must have liked it. I agree with everyone else, Play the wind and use nothing.

I think you are talking about two different lures. Indian Lure and Davey Bracken. I don't see the Davey Bracken around anymore. We used to wear that stuff like cologne! Shot more than a few using that stuff. Never got busted thats for sure.:wink:

James Valley scents as directed!

 

[farmdude]

I've had good success with James Valley.

OF THE SCENTS I HAVE USED THE JVC SHOWED THE BEST PROMISS
BUT STILL WOULD RECOMEND 0

 

[MOZ]

Scent suggestions

Sorry if this has been posted before but is there a scent that you swear by that you won't go in the woods without? I haven't had any real luck with any of them and most actually seem to spook the deer. Best I ever used is the cheap original Indian Buck Lure in the plastic bottle! Even though i don't go out of my way to buy it! Tried alot of very expensive ones and wasted alot of money on them. Any secrets your willing to share?

I've used Kirschner's lures in the past with mixed results. Curiosity, Trailmaker & Studfinder worked well the whole season. As far as the Silvertop goes I wouldn't waste your money. After taking all the recommended precautions so as not to contaminate the scent, or anything in the area with human scent. I've had groups of doe during Nov.run away snorting & flagging like they just caught wind of the devil himself. :scared: :scared: I've also had bucks walk to where the scent was; come to full alert, snort & run off, or nervously leave the area quickly. I don't know about you but, my guess is if there's a big buck nearby and he See's his lady's spooking, or his summertime companion running scared you won't even hear a leaf rustle when he makes his exit. :bolt: My favorite type of scent for attracting deer is the tarsal gland dragged to my stand then hung up in a tree. If it starts decaying & stinking get rid of it. My favorite cover scents are earth & acorn all the while staying as free of human scent as possible. :ninja:

 

[DartonHunter101]

In the rut I use golden estrus. only during the rut. the rest i try just to be scent free.

 

[ZA206]

Alot of older guys swear by tampons...... used tampons. :nod:

Ask Dave nowlin, Durocab's hero.:wink:

-ZA

 

[pdaddy]

I use Southern Whitetail Scents products. I have tried most all the others and the is the only scent that consistently produces positive responses from bucks and does. My boys and I have harvested some very nice bucks in the last two years using their scents.
southernwhitetailscents.com

 

[Trooper]

I Have Used Numerous Scents With Mixed Results. The Only Scent That I Have Had Several Positive Results With Is Bowhunter's Setup By Scrape Juice. I Have Never Had A Deer Spook Using This And Have Had Deer Lick And Eat All The Grass And Leaves Where I Had Sprayed It. I Have Observed Deer Coming From Downwind Winding This Scent And Then Exhibit The Licking And Eating Behavior. I Have Also Had Deer Competely Ignore It So Nothing Is Foolproof.