blackranny Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Greetings all, I have just recently purchased my first bow and am ready to go. But I have a question. I bought a pair of rubber boots to hunt in and how can I get the "rubber-ish" smell off of them? I have washed them in scent-free soap and they still have an oder. I know I'll be spraying them down each time I walk to my stand, but will this remaining odor hurt me? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 I'll bet your feet stank worse than the boots. don't worry about it. You did your best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Put them outside and half-way buried in leaves and dirt for a day or two to absorb the odor. Don't worry, it will clear up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 If you hunt in farm country walk through wipe them in diesel fuel and step in every cow chip you can find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Put them outside and half-way buried in leaves and dirt for a day or two to absorb the odor. Don't worry, it will clear up. That's what I was thinking. Nothing like a little fresh air to get the new boot smell out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 One f the few times I'll disagree with you guys. Rubber has it's own unique scent, just like us. Is it a threatening scent.....? I doubt it. Can it be controlled...? I doubt that too. If it could absorb, maybe but it don't. Wash it all you want, fact is it still stanks like a stinking boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 If you hunt in farm country walk through wipe them in diesel fuel and step in every cow chip you can find. Agree, except for the diesel part. Never heard of that Mike. I smear them with every pile of deer crap I find too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Agree, except for the diesel part. Never heard of that Mike. I smear them with every pile of deer crap I find too. I learned the diesel thing from a farmer in Illinois. All his machinery runs on diesel fuel and the deer don't spook at the smell of it. Makes sense to me. I do the deer crap thing too. I am still a believer in danger associations with deer. Like fox urine. Deer associate that to a predator. I am almost convinced that rubber boots may not be all they are cracked up to be in keeping deer none the wiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Welcome to the forums. If you hunt in farm country walk through wipe them in diesel fuel and step in every cow chip you can find. +1 on the cowpies. Works well where there are cows. Never tried diesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 If you hunt in farm country walk through wipe them in diesel fuel and step in every cow chip you can find. Agree, except for the diesel part. Never heard of that Mike. I smear them with every pile of deer crap I find too. Same here..... Plus I do leave mine outside for a few days to "air" out Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Have done the cow pies too, but don't recommend diesel, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Have done the cow pies too, but don't recommend diesel, lol. Here are a few deer on the wall of the man who told me of the diesel trick. He is not a Bullpie-er!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 I'd respond more, but I'm in a hurry to go fill my diesel cans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebohio Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 never seen a diesel cover scent is it in the isle next to the bull horns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 I guess because HS or ScentShield hasn't bottled it yet you are not believing it. Maybe one day they will hype the crap out of it as the best cover out there you will.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter109 Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 well i would say your feet stink worse than the boots you will have to spary scent kill on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 the rubber smell will fade over time. I used to feed the cows with my rubber hunting boots before I hunted. The diesel thing may work if you're where a farmer might go. I've tried everything and anything natural on my rubber boots. Basically though the deer will smell where you stepped even if your boots have been soaked in scent killer spray for weeks. Don't cut a trail you're hunting. You're approach is almost everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 the rubber smell will fade over time. I used to feed the cows with my rubber hunting boots before I hunted. The diesel thing may work if you're where a farmer might go. I've tried everything and anything natural on my rubber boots. Basically though the deer will smell where you stepped even if your boots have been soaked in scent killer spray for weeks. Don't cut a trail you're hunting. You're approach is almost everything. Yep + 1 As far as the diesel thing, i can garauntee you in most parts - at least central and southern IL, deer don't even think twice about the scent of diesel fuel... Any field they eat in will have a few areas where diesel was spilt or transferred...any road they cross will have a scent of gas or diesel...It is definitely not a "threatening" smell... your boots are going to smell like rubber for a while until you get em broke in and dirtied up. Regardless of what you or your boots smell like, you should always try and figure out the best and least obvious paths to and from your stands... good luck dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Yep + 1 As far as the diesel thing, i can garauntee you in most parts - at least central and southern IL, deer don't even think twice about the scent of diesel fuel... Any field they eat in will have a few areas where diesel was spilt or transferred...any road they cross will have a scent of gas or diesel...It is definitely not a "threatening" smell... your boots are going to smell like rubber for a while until you get em broke in and dirtied up. Regardless of what you or your boots smell like, you should always try and figure out the best and least obvious paths to and from your stands... good luck dan Thanks Dan! There it is in black in white about the diesel fuel for all the naysayers and doubters out there. :yes: Good advice on the beast and least paths also, Dan. Never walk on the deer runs unless you are using a drag rag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebohio Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 :toot::poke: I guess because HS or ScentShield hasn't bottled it yet you are not believing it. Maybe one day they will hype the crap out of it as the best cover out there you will.. never seen a diesel cover scent is it in the isle next to the bull horns just poking fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterbobb Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 One f the few times I'll disagree with you guys. Rubber has it's own unique scent, just like us. Is it a threatening scent.....? I doubt it. Can it be controlled...? I doubt that too. If it could absorb, maybe but it don't. Wash it all you want, fact is it still stanks like a stinking boot. I agree some boots just stink more than others and nothing you can do will get rid of ther rubber smell. Spend a little biiit more money and get some of the higher quality rubber boots made for hunting. They don't have the rubber smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldridgem1 Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 Just leave them outside for a few days and it will wear away. wouldn't worry to much about it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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