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natural cover scents
Justin Snyder:
I hunt in sage brush country, so I break off small branches of sage and put them in the duffle bag where I keep my cammo. Then when I go hunting I get some sage or buck brush (anything from your area with a strong odor) and rub it on my pants to create a little stronger cover scent. Justin
Pat B:
I use local aeromatic vegitation for cover scent but hunting with the wind in your favor is the most important cover scent. If you are up wind from a deer or other game animal it doesn't matter what cover scent you have on, you're busted. Pat
MattE:
When I could hunt, I use to rinse my clothes in baking soda ,And hang them out doors.I also washed my rubber boots off before going into the woods. As far as cover scents on my body , I never thought they did any good. You still have to cover the scent you give off while breathing. It cancels out all other preparation you have made, so why bother! Hillbilly has the right idea use the wind. I have had pretty good luck in the past with this method.
Coo-wah-chobee:
I agree-Use the wind when you can. Also-iagree with Matt E have to over youre breath as much as you can-thats why i try to eat veggies-no meat,salt,sugar before the hunt-trying not to smell like a predator-bob
big creek:
A friend of mine swears by apple flavored jolly ranches to mask his breath. Currently I brush my teeth with baking soda before a hunt. I have tried chewing on grass or leaves; don't know if it really works. Justin, is sagebrush as strong as sage from the kitchen? If so, it must work well.
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