Scent Control Question

[HawkCreek]

As others have said for modern firearm seasons it's not worth getting to worked up about scent control. Just hunt into the wind as much as possible, even then I've found deer dont always take off just because they smelled a person.

[CAMPMEAT]

All scent control is hype and companies trying to make a $. Look at all the Hollywood women hunters who wear makeup, fingernail polish etc. They use it to help the companies and get paid big bucks to look good on TV with their scented hair..

I never have used scent control and I hunt in Hickory shirts and Levis. 

[washelkhunter]

I never have used scent control and I hunt in Hickory shirts and Levis. 

Well that's fine for in the truck after dark.   

[CAMPMEAT]

I never have used scent control and I hunt in Hickory shirts and Levis. 

Well that's fine for in the truck after dark.   

Drats, busted...............

[sightsee]

Well I'm proud of you for trying to bring home the bacon or I mean a big buck. My suggestion is and it comes from 20 years of trying to take mature bucks with stickbows is this. Depending on your style or method of hunting you can get to wrapped up in scent control. Yes it is important but don't let it be a psychotic process. Keep from eating spicing foods a week before your hunt and during, other words eat clean, nutritious food. Experiment with a couple different soaps to see which works for you. You won't go broke trying a couple, I hope. Wash clothes in scent free soap. As a stickbow hunter I have to be close for the shot and I have to be fairly scent free so this is what I do plus shower up before I head to the hills. My primary methods are stand, still hunt, and rattle on the move from set up to set up. But in your case I anticipate you'll probably being glassing from a stationary place for hours which is what I would be doing if I rifle hunted. I'd spend the money on some comfortable weather resistant clothes that fit you well, good boots, good binos like 10X40 with a good warranty that also fit you well (light weight). Here's one of my proud moments of accomplishment in the woods. As you spend time learning the ways of the crafty monarchs, you'll come up with your own plan of attack. I wish more girls were like you. Keep me posted on your quest for the prettiest animal on earth.

[roy...s]

I plan to follow their lead on everything but this I was more asking because they're both bald and I've got hair enough for the three of us.  Not sure scent control shampoo is their expertise. 

You could follow their lead with the lack of hair too.  No hair=less scent and one less thing to fuss with in the field . 

[OutdoorsJen]

Thanks everyone for your advice!  I'll get a shampoo and soap for this season and call that good enough for scent control.  Since Dead Down Wind has been mentioned a few times I'll look into that.  I'm excited to learn all I can this season.

[OutdoorsJen]

I plan to follow their lead on everything but this I was more asking because they're both bald and I've got hair enough for the three of us.  Not sure scent control shampoo is their expertise. 

You could follow their lead with the lack of hair too.  No hair=less scent and one less thing to fuss with in the field .

That might make sense but it's sure a terrifying image!  Thankfully hats and ponytails make it so there's really no fuss.  Someone has to show this family isn't hair challenged. 

[billythekidrock]

I plan to follow their lead on everything but this I was more asking because they're both bald and I've got hair enough for the three of us.  Not sure scent control shampoo is their expertise. 

You could follow their lead with the lack of hair too.  No hair=less scent and one less thing to fuss with in the field .

That might make sense but it's sure a terrifying image!  Thankfully hats and ponytails make it so there's really no fuss.  Someone has to show this family isn't hair challenged. 

Pretty sure you can buy a hat with a built in ponytail......just sayin'.

[HawkCreek]

I plan to follow their lead on everything but this I was more asking because they're both bald and I've got hair enough for the three of us.  Not sure scent control shampoo is their expertise. 

You could follow their lead with the lack of hair too.  No hair=less scent and one less thing to fuss with in the field .

That might make sense but it's sure a terrifying image!  Thankfully hats and ponytails make it so there's really no fuss.  Someone has to show this family isn't hair challenged. 

Pretty sure you can buy a hat with a built in ponytail......just sayin'.

Now that's funny right there!

[RadSav]

Pretty sure you can buy a hat with a built in ponytail......just sayin'.

Couldn't find the instant hippie hat.  But the instant pot head looks awesome!  I bet they are flying off the shelves.

[billythekidrock]

But then scent control becomes an issue again. Just looking at it makes me smell patchouli and bo.   

[RadSav]

But then scent control becomes an issue again. Just looking at it makes me smell patchouli and bo.   

OMG - So that's why you gave up the hippie lifestyle - not olfactorally challenged enough   

[billythekidrock]

But then scent control becomes an issue again. Just looking at it makes me smell patchouli and bo.   

OMG - So that's why you gave up the hippie lifestyle - not olfactorally challenged enough   

Nope, I was not a Patchouli hippie.

[irishevox]

Jen welcome to the forum.   I always use scent control products.  My wife hunts with me and she washes head to toe in scent killer shampoo and body soap, plus a spray down of scent killer before we head out to the stand. We use the wind to our advantage as well but sometimes you can;t predict the wind if you are sitting in the stand so i would highly recommend using scent control products