Guest Dallas Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Hunting a big buck on my property, but he's smart - always seems to bust me. I have carbon suit and always scent-away everything. Any tips? ps - he has a bad habit of going nocturnal on me if he knows I'm in the woods at all. Thanks, new member - Dallas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Welcome to the forums. Even with scentlok and scentblocker suits you see the guys on tv get busted. Take all the scent care precautions you can, and try to hunt the stands where the big boy is near only when the wind is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M00N Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Welcome to Realtree! Scent control suits are only meant to help you control your scent easier, not make you completely scent-free. As far as I know there's no magical outfit or product on the market that can make you 100% scent-free, if there is please point me in the direction to buy some. So, you still need to be aware of your scent while hunting using these outfits. Here's a few care and wear tips for carbon based scent control clothing below. 1. Washing & Storing - I recommend washing the outfit one time before the first use and then to only ever wash it again when it's really needed (IE. muddy, bloody, etc.). This way you don't wear the outfit out, damage the carbon, or fade your camo. Make sure to follow the washing instructions carefully. I also recommend storing your scent control outfits in scent-free sealed bags or containers in the off-season and when it's not being worn on your hunting trips. 2. Reactivating - Carbon based scent control outfits need reactivated to recharge the carbon in them for them to work at absorbing odors. This time frame and how reactivation is achieved varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, so be sure to follow their recommendations in order to keep your outfit functioning. I reactivate my outfits, when possible, every other day when on a hunting trip. I recommend a reactivation before your first hunt of the season, even if you reactivated before storing the outfit away, just incase. 3. Lures & Cover Scents - Never spray or apply your lures or a cover scent directly on your scent control outfit. Carbon has a limit to how much odor it can absorb before needing reactivated. It cannot distinguish between your human odor and the odor from a lure or cover scent. It just absorbs all odors it comes in contact with. By spraying your lure or cover scent spray on the outfit you're just using up the carbon that is meant to stop your odor from escaping and defeating the purpose of the outfit. Besides ensuring your outfits are properly functioning you need to stay aware of your scent while hunting. As said above only go after the big boy on days you can get the wind to play in your favor at your stands. Otherwise you're only educating him that you're around and where your stand is. Pressuring that big boy too much and having him bust you too often is only educating him more and more each time. If he's educated to one of your stands and busts you often in it I recommend moving the stand to another location and letting that area alone so he can calm down and relax again. Other than that all you can really do is hope luck is on your side someday and that he slips up and you get a chance at harvesting the big buck. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kid Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 very good tip Moon,,, all i can say after that is to pay attention to the smallest of detail!!!! even the very smallest of detail will usually be the factor in killing or not seeing the monster bucks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 One thing about this time of year is investigating your land. Right now scout the area and see where this big boy may be bedding and what his escape routes may be. Find some good stand locations using the wind direction in your favor. Your still doing o.k, he is busting you but not enough to make him leave the area. He is content for now in staying there as that is his home, so do your scouting now, find his area where he is bedding, basically his safe zone if possible. Find some good stand spots and be ready this summer to put them up and then staying out till the pre-rut or rut if possible. That way you get him when his mind is on something else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Good tips here. If you're comfortable with heights you may want to place your stand 25-30 feet high or more. Then when the wind changes after you're in your stand (as we all know it does from time to time) you minimize his chances of smelling you. Also walk in to your stand in a direction you don't expect the deer to be walking near. I've had deer smell my scent from my boots (walking in) 3 hours later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dallas Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Thanks guys I will try it all, this buck is a buck of a life time. I guess him around 180 or 185 bc. wish me luck this year:D Dallas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the one Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 The first time you hunt him will be the best time to kill him. You need to find out how he his moving. Get in that stand and sit tight all day if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaneB Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 reactivate your suit,spray down and play the wind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bowhuntnsteve Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 I know I will have the new Moxy Slayer from Moxy Products in my arsenal this fall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Scentlok or not, never hunt an area when the wind is marginal or wrong. Wash your towels in scent free detergent. It's a step that some guys that are new to scent control forget. Why take a shower and then just rub down with something that smells like its got perfume on it?? Put some baking soda in your rubber boots after every hunt. Will help absorb the stanky foot smell. Don't go overboard with lures or cover scents. The best scent to attract a big buck is "no" scent. Good luck and if you listen to any of this advice, make it the first one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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