Scent blockers

[ratherbeinatree]

So I just started using a scent blocker this past weekend. I had never used them before that and always still had success but figured it couldn't hurt to start some scent control. What are your opinions on the effectiveness of scent blockers and also what do you recommend? What about laundry detergent and the bar soaps and other stuff that is available? I am currently using Dead Down Wind in the spray bottle.

 

[LSOSGT1109]

I use dead down wind spray before I go into the woods but it's more of just a feel good thing I think. It at least make me feel like I'm eliminating some human scent. I really don't think there is anything that can completely eliminate human scent and I don't think human scent can be masked. As far as detergent and soaps, I think using an unscented laundry detergent is a good idea but Tide makes an unscented detergent that is a lot cheaper than the dead down wind stuff and I think any kind of unscented shower soap is better than using one that makes you smell like a bunch of flowers or something like that. I think it basically all still comes down to hunting the wind cause I think that is the only thing that'll always keep them from smelling you.

 

[whitetailchaser]

I think they all work to a certain extent but if you are not playing the wind right it will none matter.

 

[useyourbow]

I agree with the previous post. There is no way you can eliminate your scent 100%. There are houses, cars driving by and people all around so deer smell humans alot where I hunt. Therefore I attempt to reduce the impact and amount of my scent. I believe that deer will tolerate a little human scent but when they get a big wiff as if the human is close by they freak out and run away. If not the deer would be running in circles. Until they find a talking deer we will never know. I started using Primos Control Freak last year and based on the deer that I have witnessed it seems to help. Another thing that I have started doing is spraying the inside of my clothing the night before so the scent killing agent is where the action is instead on the outside. My $0.02.

 

[ratherbeinatree]

Awesome thanks everyone!

 

[wademup]

I agree with the previous post. There is no way you can eliminate your scent 100%. There are houses, cars driving by and people all around so deer smell humans alot where I hunt. Therefore I attempt to reduce the impact and amount of my scent. I believe that deer will tolerate a little human scent but when they get a big wiff as if the human is close by they freak out and run away. If not the deer would be running in circles. Until they find a talking deer we will never know. I started using Primos Control Freak last year and based on the deer that I have witnessed it seems to help. Another thing that I have started doing is spraying the inside of my clothing the night before so the scent killing agent is where the action is instead on the outside. My $0.02.

Good point. I have been in and out of my hunting area at least twice a week since July 7 because I can't carry very much corn due to an injury. There is no way those deer don't know I've been there when there's sweat dripping off my nose as a pour the corn out. I spray up and usually go at high noon or so but it's impossible to not leave my scent. These deer are used to some human activity all year round and I think the scent blocking agents contain my scent to the point that I smell like I've been there sometime but not there at the moment I do strictly hunt the wind but its impossible to do that to. We all know a deer can show up from anywhere

 

[slyfly76]

Buddy you can wear a full body condom and if they're down wind of you it's game over for ya. There were guys consistently killing big deer long before scent elimination came along because they were smart in their set ups, if the wind is wrong for a certain stand as much as it might piss you off go to another stand. I'm convinced that a lot of times when your sitting in a prime spot and see no deer it's not because they weren't coming its because they winded you long before you even knew they were there. Easiest way I've proven this is my trail camera, when i'm not there and I get pics and when i'm there and see nothing I know it time to adjust this set or wait for a change in the wind. Jmo but more like a fact.lol

 

[invasion36]

here is a good example. The owner of the property that i hunt just called and said he went back to check feeder earlier this afternoon. As he rounded the the corner he could see a doe feeding. he was in regular clothes and all, but the wind was in his face. he said she never knew he was there. it is about 70 yds from where he was standing to where she was. as he was watching her a deer behind him started blowing and i asked what the deer at the feeder did and he said looked up stood there and went back to feeding. play the wind.

 

[KYHeadHunter02]

Imo there is no clothing in the world that will eliminate odor. It's all a gimick. Everyone wants to jump on the bandwagon bc the prostaff is wearing it. The most critical thing you can do is store your clothes properly and shower using odorless soap. I feel like hunting high as possible will be an advantage. If your hunting a mature deer chances are he's going to come from down wind unless hes following a doe. Just my 2 cents.

 

[kentuckyoutdoorsman]

i bought a scent lok jacket and pants this year but not because of scent control. i got it because it was comfrotable and its really quiet. and it was on sell

 

[wademup]

i bought a scent lok jacket and pants this year but not because of scent control. i got it because it was comfrotable and its really quiet. and it was on sell

It's the best clothing I've ever owned and I do believe it helps , however forget the wind just hunt is a load of crap

 

[philipfleek]

Wash before you hunt and hunt the wind. Save your money for fuel!

 

[rather-b-huntn]

Imo there is no clothing in the world that will eliminate odor. It's all a gimick. Everyone wants to jump on the bandwagon bc the prostaff is wearing it. The most critical thing you can do is store your clothes properly and shower using odorless soap. I feel like hunting high as possible will be an advantage. If your hunting a mature deer chances are he's going to come from down wind unless hes following a doe. Just my 2 cents.

I believe the largest argument was the fact that the carbon in those suits could be reactivated. I have no doubt that carbon lined clothing can help contain scent at least for the first few times you wear them.

 

[JKLMcClure]

Scent Blocker clothing is really really really really nice, but I'm not sold that it works. I have three of their suits, and my dad has two. I've been winded in them a couple of times when the wind swirled in an Eastern Kentucky holler, but like I said above, it's really nice clothing. I got mine on sale too. At the end of hunting season, Robinson Outdoors puts all of their stuff on sale like 70% off or something crazy, and I got a rain suit and early season suit on sale.

 

[KYHeadHunter02]

I believe the largest argument was the fact that the carbon in those suits could be reactivated. I have no doubt that carbon lined clothing can help contain scent at least for the first few times you wear them.

*I don't know of any hunter who has a 1600 degree dryer.I personally spoke to a Chemist at 3M here in St. Paul, MN. He told me that due to the length of the human perspiration odor it would be impossible to desorb and gasify it (release human perspiration odors / smells) from activated carbon at temperatures below not 1200 degress F. 1200 degrees F, can anyone say "Incineration"?


http://www.trmichels.com/ActivatedCarbonScience.htm

We could argue and debate all day about it. If you feel like it gives you an advantage wear it.