TreeWalker Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Got me wondering as I was setting 4 mock scrapes out recently......is this becoming a lost art, or are there just that few of people out there that use them ?? I like to kinda experiment every year.....find out what works as far as scent......does one location see more activity than others...etc.... One thing is for sure, as Bucks are coming back into their fall territories.....now is the time to "plant" them......it sure get's the big boys curious who is in the territory..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Re: MOCK SCRAPES....Who Uses Them ?? I usually make at least one near a treestand somewhere. Didn't make any last year because we hunted fields, but I'd like to get some out too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Re: MOCK SCRAPES....Who Uses Them ?? i'll start one in about 3 to 4 more weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter4life Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Re: MOCK SCRAPES....Who Uses Them ?? I usually wait till the first real scrape shows up. Then I'll make a mock one near an ambush sight. Earlier in the year I'll sprinkle some non rutting buck urine in the real scrape to get the deers curiousity and then sprinkle it in the mock scrape. As the season progresses I will keep freshening it until the time is right and I'll stick some rutting buck urine in both the scrapes. While I can't be 100% sure it's my fault, I do notice a dramatic increase in rubs and natural scrapes once I start using the rutting buck urine. I also notice that there are always a lot of tracks in the scrapes I make, so I guess I am not alarming anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Re: MOCK SCRAPES....Who Uses Them ?? Halloween is my favorite time to start a mock scrape line along a good trail, usually along a creek bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Re: MOCK SCRAPES....Who Uses Them ?? I make mock scrapes and set up my trail camera on it. I have had deer check it out which is neat. I usually put one near my stand near rubs or real scrapes. Deer will check them out. I also put my "scent dripper" over it to get a better effect. I usually do it towards the end of October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Re: MOCK SCRAPES....Who Uses Them ?? I use them here and have had some pretty good luck with them with scent drippers and active scrape. Also use my own urine in scrapes with pretty good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckblaster Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Re: MOCK SCRAPES....Who Uses Them ?? Also use my own urine in scrapes with pretty good results. [/ QUOTE ] dont drink too much coffe the night before.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Re: MOCK SCRAPES....Who Uses Them ?? i used to use them all the time . but since i had to switch places to hunt last year i didnt put any out.. this year i will make a few for sure... they definately do attract bucks when the bucks are on the move .. i love to put them in bottle necks where the buck movement is narrowed down to a specific crossing.. Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scrape Maker Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Re: MOCK SCRAPES....Who Uses Them ?? I use them every year.Thats where i got my name.At one of my old hunting clubs i walked a old road bed on a ridge making mock scrapes and a guy found them and thought he had found buck heaven.The other guys in the club never told him.LOLHe hunted the road the hole season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad dryden Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Re: MOCK SCRAPES....Who Uses Them ?? I use them time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WISHUNTER Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Re: MOCK SCRAPES....Who Uses Them ?? For the guys that use them do you use the mock scrape dirt? or how do you make them? Come on tell me your sercects I won't tell a soul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeWalker Posted August 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Re: MOCK SCRAPES....Who Uses Them ?? [ QUOTE ] I use them every year.Thats where i got my name.At one of my old hunting clubs i walked a old road bed on a ridge making mock scrapes and a guy found them and thought he had found buck heaven.The other guys in the club never told him.LOLHe hunted the road the hole season. [/ QUOTE ] Now that is funny stuff........should make some monstrous rubs on some trees this year too...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeWalker Posted August 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Re: MOCK SCRAPES....Who Uses Them ?? [ QUOTE ] For the guys that use them do you use the mock scrape dirt? or how do you make them? Come on tell me your sercects I won't tell a soul [/ QUOTE ] I use the dirt that is there........ First thing is I save up baby food jars (preferably) and film canisters if nothing else......pill bottles, etc...will also work nicely. I remove the cap and poke 3-4 holes in the lid.......I fill the inside with cotton balls (which will lengthen the active use of the scent) When i get to field, i will then add the scent to my jars or canisters........I like to use 3 different scents......Active Scrape, any Buck Urine, and Trails End.......I have had fantastic luck with this combo. The cotton balls will soak up the scent and disperse it very slowly over the course of a month or so....it helps get the mock scrape noticed and utilized by the bucks of the area. I remove (pull) all grass out in about a 2' square area........I then use a gardening trowel to dig a hole big enough to bury a baby food jar or film canister an inch or two under the surface. I then pack in around the edges of the jar or canister.....and then lightly sift some dirt over the top until everything is level again......then I sprinkle some additional scent around on the ground and even some up on the licking branch for inital attractant...... As October Approaches, i will sprinbkle some estrous scent and or doe urine into the scrapes ....as well as some buck in rut scent (like tarsal gland, etc...).......if i happen to be passing by on my way to a stand...... PS......rubber up also.....rubber boots, rubber gloves.....I even wear rain bibs, to keep my knees from leaving scent as I kneel while I'm setting things up..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvonLKHunter Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Re: MOCK SCRAPES....Who Uses Them ?? I am going to try one this year for the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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