Post by: frogman338 on September 14, 2018, 10:55:02 AM
Does it help? Is it worth it?
Post by: Stein on September 14, 2018, 11:21:02 AM
Post by: WA hunter14 on September 14, 2018, 11:31:38 AM
Post by: frogman338 on September 14, 2018, 11:36:38 AM
My personal opinion is that scent killers, no scent stuff and the like are largely a waste of money.
There's a way to make one from hydrogen peroxide and baking soda that will barely cost pennies. I thought I'd give a try, maybe it helps in some way :dunno:
Post by: Stein on September 14, 2018, 12:56:47 PM
Every time I get home, the dog smells me to see what I have been up to. I smell nothing but she does.
I read a book about how dogs sense of smell works. The biggest difference is they smell individual scents where we blend them. We smell chili on the stove but dogs make out each ingredient individually. That is why cover scents are useless.
I don’t know if big game is the same but I bet they are closer to dogs than us.
But, a ton of scent stuff is sold every year so do what you think is best.
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Post by: 7mmfan on September 14, 2018, 01:42:41 PM
Post by: frogman338 on September 14, 2018, 02:07:13 PM
It just gets in your head when you meet these people who hunt from tree stands and stuff that swear by those scent killers :dunno: :dunno: :dunno:
Post by: hunter399 on September 14, 2018, 02:12:17 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on September 14, 2018, 02:12:38 PM
I think this probably helps some if your walk to your stand is short/not very strenuous. As soon as you start sweating, its game over. I think that's why most western hunters just don't believe in the stuff, or see any benefit to it.
Post by: rasbo on September 14, 2018, 02:56:50 PM
Post by: RookieBow1967 on September 14, 2018, 03:40:17 PM
Killed several bears using zero scent,I believe if they wind you it don't matter what you've done. Wind and thermals pay close attention to. I killed two bears with a cigarette in my mouth both less than 30 feet
Maybe they were coming in for a puff. :chuckle:
Post by: Oh Mah on September 14, 2018, 03:47:17 PM
Killed several bears using zero scent,I believe if they wind you it don't matter what you've done. Wind and thermals pay close attention to. I killed two bears with a cigarette in my mouth both less than 30 feetExactly.Bears don't care as much as [people think they do.That's why hikers and berry pickers are advised to make some noise so not to surprise them.I've walked in on a few within 10 feet,Luckily all have either came home with me or ran off as fast as they could.That said if there was a scent block that worked like a newborn deer or elk then that would be worth buying. :tup:
Post by: Jonathan_S on September 14, 2018, 04:20:33 PM
Best way to truly beat the nose is to be up off the ground or in a blind
Post by: rasbo on September 14, 2018, 04:20:42 PM
lol, they got smokedKilled several bears using zero scent,I believe if they wind you it don't matter what you've done. Wind and thermals pay close attention to. I killed two bears with a cigarette in my mouth both less than 30 feet
Maybe they were coming in for a puff. :chuckle:
Post by: frogman338 on September 14, 2018, 05:19:10 PM
Wash your hair with some anise oil ,then use some vanilla extract for daily odor.I would think you'll have that bear in no time. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :dunno:
I was thinking about taking a maple syrup bath tho :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: rasbo on September 14, 2018, 05:52:00 PM
look let's get serious,bologna thong or stay homeWash your hair with some anise oil ,then use some vanilla extract for daily odor.I would think you'll have that bear in no time. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :dunno:
I was thinking about taking a maple syrup bath tho :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Axle on September 14, 2018, 07:10:26 PM
Seriously - if you want a bear that is easily fooled, go to the back side of a neighborhood where they roam. They are habituated in many rural areas and easy to get close to.
Just sit on a trail near homes. Make sure you are within arrow distance of a house. That's where they usually are these days. Those bruins are fattened-up and ready for the sausage pan!
Post by: Axle on September 14, 2018, 07:14:02 PM
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They only put them on once they are out of their truck and starting their walk. They change boots, socks, underwear, everything. Once they change, they spray themselves down again.
Ya but - real men don't wear underwear.
And some of them spray themselves down with.....uhmmm, well, I guess I can't say. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
The elk might object.
Post by: ghosthunter on September 14, 2018, 07:45:23 PM
With all the fires in the state. I doubt it would bother them at all.
Post by: huntnfmly on September 14, 2018, 07:57:56 PM
:chuckle:look let's get serious,bologna thong or stay homeWash your hair with some anise oil ,then use some vanilla extract for daily odor.I would think you'll have that bear in no time. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :dunno:
I was thinking about taking a maple syrup bath tho :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 14, 2018, 09:21:58 PM
Post by: Tiger1358 on September 16, 2018, 11:55:39 PM
I think some of the best cover scent is smoke.
With all the fires in the state. I doubt it would bother them at all.
True that. Used to actually use smoke to cover the scents on my foothold traps and snares back in Europe.
@frogman338 bears are just too cool when it comes to their nose, but you can try your DIY scent cover and see if it does anything. Good luck!
Post by: frogman338 on September 17, 2018, 12:32:51 AM