You would almost have to be standing next to it plus it is a short squirt but enough to send the scent out. They have been rubbing the trees around that set up since I ut it out. No rubs elsewhere on my property that I have found. I hope it works. I'll keep the stand silent until the rut and then out the rut scent in and have at it. I just want to set it up so they come in consistently and I can make a choice on what I see and waht Iwant to shoot!
I bought custom made ones from a guy over on AT. I took the wraps to my archery Pro Shop and had him put them on new arrows I bought from him. He did not charge any extra to put them on for me.
With those food areas I am surprised you don't see more deer. Any chance you have marked out deer trails, sources of water; acorn trees etc? That may help everyone give you an idea where to set up stands for bow and rifle
Have a great trip! Let me know who that outfitter is. I'd rather use theri guns than trust the airlines any more. Plus, I wonder how much they will change for 'speciality' luggage?