Scent control

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Crazynate
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Re: Scent control

#21 Post by Crazynate »

I store my hunting clothes in an air tight bag year round and I shower with a scent free soap. I am the kind of hunter that anal about wind. If the wind isn't right I won't go to that stand period. Last year a buddy bought some machine you strap to your tree and it's suppose to eliminate scent haha. I have no idea how or how you can prove it but between both his leases and 3 outa state hunts he didn't get a deer.and that's bad considering he hunts with an xbow to. Point is you have to keep it simple in the woods on my opinion. I've never believed in scent lock or stuff like that but more power to guys that do. I'm not against any of it I just chose to only play the wind.
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Graps
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Re: Scent control

#22 Post by Graps »

I don't use any of the store bought stuff , I might sometimes smoke myself with grass but mostly watch the wind .
No kirk , not that kinda grass .
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Re: Scent control

#23 Post by Captainkirk »

graps wrote:I don't use any of the store bought stuff , I might sometimes smoke myself with grass but mostly watch the wind .
No kirk , not that kinda grass .
Didn't think it was...this ain't Cali. :roll:
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J. Holden
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Re: Scent control

#24 Post by J. Holden »

CaptainKirk, I received an email reply from an Illinois CPO. I've inserted it below. I don't mean to hijack this thread and turn it into a rules and regs debate. However maybe other states word their laws the same way and it could help clear the mud.

"Hello Jeremy,

The state of Illinois has not banned the use of cover/attractant scents, so I hope you had some money on the argument! I'm not sure if I can describe the law pertaining to deer baiting any better than you described, if they can ingest it, than you can not use it.   The law is there for two reasons. First, to stop the spread of CWD, and second, the sportsmen's groups of Illinois decided baiting deer was not considered a fair practice and set legislation in place long before CWD. 

If you have any other questions feel free to ask. 

CPO Justin Knop
#522"

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Re: Scent control

#25 Post by Captainkirk »

Thank you so much, Jeremy! This clears up a question I've had since first reading the revised regs.
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Re: Scent control

#26 Post by J. Holden »

Glad to be of assistance. For future questions if you look on the IL DNR web page under the law enforcement tabs you should be able to locate a list of officers listed by county. I received a reply within 24 hours. Pretty good for this state!

-Jeremy

joe harrod1945
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Re: Scent control

#27 Post by joe harrod1945 »

deer will smell you any way.the only chance you have is staying down wind.luck plays a lot in bow hunting.i have hunted deer for many years.expect the unexpect an thank the god above for it.enjoy what god has given in the outdoors.we can not do everything right when we are hunting .i love the surprise like a present for christmas.joe

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Re: Scent control

#28 Post by Carpdaddy »

Amen Joe!
I see your a Ky boy, you going to the Tyler Roberts memorial shoot on Sept 1st?

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Re: Scent control

#29 Post by joe harrod1945 »

no going hunting in the morning.thanks for asking

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Re: Scent control

#30 Post by joe harrod1945 »

have you ever had a dog track your scent trail to the tree your hunting in.I wash my clothes in baking soda an ware rubber boots.if i rush to my stand climb i am sweaty not good.slow down an take your time you make less noise your not sweaty.i do not smoke at all.the trick is to not let a deer cross your trail to your stand or smell you down wind.they claim deer can smell your scent for 3 days.the weak spot for deer an man is they are creatures of habit.

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