for scent i take pine needles and twist them up and rub all over my pants and boots. favorite caller is a 50 pound sack of corn were legal my opinion on calling in bucks is timing. if you caught the rut just right and your in his living room, any grunt, snort wezz, rattling will bring him in, as long as your not to aggressive and he spots you. had this happen many times. most mature deer will circle down wind ,