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profsaffel:
I haven't deer hunted since I was a teenager (and then it was rifles) so I'm seeking some general advice. Before I go spending ridiculous money on leases and such, I'm going to start this fall just doing a little deer hunting on my own property. A few deer have been killed back there and many more seen, so it's a good place to start (especially if I kill one 'cause it would be a pain to drag one more than a quarter mile).

My first specific question is "do any of you use the overpriced scent blockers or similar products so diligently promoted by today's compound hunters?" "How do you feel about other non-primitive products while primitive archery hunting?"

Thanks,
Prof

Pat B:
Prof, I do not use Scent Loc clothing but I do wear camo. I haven't bought any in the last few years and even those are not necessary. Any cloths that have a pattern(plaid shirt, etc) will work for camo or just dull clothing will work. It is movement and scent that alerts deer mostly. If you sit still and play the wind right you will see deer and maybe have a chance at a shot.
  It doesn't matter to me what folks shoot or wear while hunting. If it feels right or good to you, go for it.

JW_Halverson:
Sometimes scent doesn't bother urban and semi-urban whitetails.  If the deer are used to seeing you around the area, they might not mind coming across your scent.  Pat B is right, though.  Play the wind and keep movement to the minimum.  Good Luck.

PeteC:
Hey Prof,hope you are well.... Myself,and a lot of folks on this site,use no special clothing or manufactured scents of any kind,and are successful. Try going natural.It makes it simpler,with less to think about,or remember to carry,and, fits right in with using self-made equipment.... "Simplicity".JMHO.  God Bless

profsaffel:
Hey, Pete! I love that quote in your sig... I think I'll use that in my classroom this fall.

Thanks for the comments all. Keep em coming.

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