markyj987 Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 To shave, or not to shave. That is the question. Whether 'tis warmer for the face To grow thy beard Or 'tis more scent-free To scrape thy face How about it guys. What's the better trade off? Do you stop shaving for warmth during deer season? Or are you paranoid about scent control and shave it all off? Not that the Scandinavian blood in my veins will really ever let me grow a good beard, LOL...but I'm just wondering what you all think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Re: To shave... I shave a few days before hunting and then let it grow and let the scent dissipate. I'll use scent free soap to shave if I have to. Try an electric razor, they are horrible at first, but your face will adapt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY911Bowhunter Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Re: To shave... Shave it clean - all of it! No scent grabbing body hair on this hunter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Re: To shave... [ QUOTE ] Shave it clean - all of it! No scent grabbing body hair on this hunter! [/ QUOTE ] Very likely....yep, very likely that is more information than I WOULD EVER need or WANT to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY911Bowhunter Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Re: To shave... .....................sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camelNS Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Re: To shave... i try to let it grow till i get a deer.Most years i end up shaving and within a few days i get a deer.This season i let it grow and i got my deer today so it'll be gone tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Re: To shave... I've had a full beard for 20+ yrs-never seemed to have any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gt2003 Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Re: To shave... I shave during the week for work. I let it grow on the weekends and don't worry about it. I do shower with scent free soap before every hunt though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldawg Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Re: To shave... Mine got a bit wild on me, so i shaved it off for fears of being mistaken for a caveman! And, I'll tell ya, my face was getting mighty cold this past weekend when I was out hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyj987 Posted November 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Re: To shave... Well, I suppose I'll probably just shave every other day during the season but won't use shaving cream...just try to work up a lather with scent killer soap. First of all, I'm paranoid about my facial hair trapping scent. Secondly, when I get my picture taken with that big buck, I don't want people to call me "Patches," which is what my face looks like when I don't shave...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Re: To shave... I've got a baby face and can't really grow much facial hair. Besides...the wife hates it and she's the one that keeps me warm at night. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Re: To shave... I keep a beard, but keep it trimmed most of the time. Just trimmed around it before going hunting yesterday. I usually use unscented soap during season like scent away, yesterday used some shampoo with conditioner from robinson labs that I bought the wife for hunting, it worked great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Re: To shave... I don't shave when I am in hunting camp. I do wear a mask to retard bad breath and I believe that helps a lot. You can't tell me that my beard holds more stink than your breath being exhaled. Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Re: To shave... I like to leave a little flavor savor!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Re: To shave... I SHAVE ON MY REGULAR 3 DAY SCHEDULE.I DO LET IT GROW AT DEER CAMP SINCE WE DON'T HAVE RUNNING WATER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Re: To shave... I start growing mine in late September. I don't like to be cold. I do use sent control soap, and make sure I wash my beard well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DJR Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Re: To shave... I wish the Army would let me grow it. i despize shaving!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Re: To shave... That's one thing I don't have to be worried about. I could forget shaving for a week and my facial hair would look like most other guys do after 2 days. That is if your can see it for all the gray in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffy Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Re: To shave... No paranoia here. I've sported a beard and stach for 27 years and never had a problem with scent control. It sure is a godsend when we get -40 or better during a cold winter. ............................HUNT SMART-EAT WELL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horst Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Re: To shave... Youve all seen pictures of m and know my stance on shaving during hunting season I have been mistaken for a sasquatch though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Re: To shave... [ QUOTE ] Youve all seen pictures of m and know my stance on shaving during hunting season I have been mistaken for a sasquatch though [/ QUOTE ] LOL. Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Re: To shave... I have a goatee about 90% of the year. When I do shave that off it has nothing to do with season. More re-shaping. I keep pretty clean shaved other then that. I like to be shaved during bow season (short of my goatee) because my stubble grabs at my face mask and gets very uncomfortable. Unfortunately im one of those guys who can grow a beard in a day so I have to shave every morning and every other morning at the latest. I try to drag that razor before every hunt.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvfroggy Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 Re: To shave... I shave all face hair, this year I even shaved my head! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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