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Scents And Game Hunting |
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Jack Dawson |
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Scents And Game Hunting
by Jack Dawson
Lots of veteran hunters will tell you the biggest mistake new hunters make is soaping themselves generously in the shower, then slapping on some aftershave and hair gell before setting out game hunting. There is little that gives you away in the field more than smelling like a teen on his first date.
There are a number of ways to hide your scent when game hunting and some are better than others. Plenty of hunt supply shops offer masking scents. These masking scents are used to recreate one of natures outdoor smells, such as the scent of small game, or even of the forest itself.
The best method of hiding your odor though is to simply not have one. About the only thing a deer cannot smell is ...nothing! The pro will shower with unscented soap and shampoo and wouldn't dream of using aftershave, perfume or scented deoderant within a few days of going game hunting.
Wash your hunting clothes in unscented detergent well before the hunt and hang out in the fresh air the day or night before, weather permitting. Also remember to clean your weapons and equipment so they do not harbor any unnatural odors. Anything you need to carry on the hunt such as food etc. keep in an air tight sealed bag.
For every masking scent on the market their are as many scents designed to lure your prey to you.
Lures can be used to imitate the deer food source or that of a doe in heat for instance. They are designed to pull at the animals natural curiosity and get it just near enough for you to take that shot.
Experts at game hunting agree that scents have their usefulness when used properly. Biologists tell us that an adult buck can detect one particle of human odor when combined with ten thousand particles of any cover scent. Now that is a powerful nose but it is not surprising as deer rely on their sense of smell to stay alive.
The lure will only have moderate success so you have to be on constant watch. The prey will only come so close before realizing and bolting. Knowing when to take the shot when using a lure can only come with experience.
You can bag your free game hunting trip planner by shooting to game hunting and clicking game hunting supplies to learn more about masking scents and lures. You are welcome to reprint this article - but get your own unique content version here.
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