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hawk1
09-05-2010, 05:50
So I'm wondering, are the countless Scent Elimination Products available on the market today worth a damn during rifle season? I can see using them (if they work) during archery season when you're mere yards away, but is it really necessary when hunting with a rifle?

Then, say I buy a sent eliminating spray. After I wash my clothes (everything I plan on wearing during the trip) with the scent killing detergent, when do I apply the spray? Before I go out in the field? Before I pack everything in my bag? As I'm out in the field? When?!?

I've never used any of these products other than the laundry soap and I'm curious to see others opinions. Do they really work or would I just be throwing my $ away? If they do work, is there one product that's better than the others or is there a product that I MUST have?

I've been looking at the Dead Down Wind products and the Scent Killer products. I'm looking for any input to help me tackle this!
mx'r
09-05-2010, 08:24
I've taken many, many, many elk and deer. I've never used anything of the sort. I've had elk 10 yards away and they never smelled me. I've also had elk 100 yards away and had them wind me right away. I think the wind is your only enemy, and not sure that scent blocker is worth the $$.
thats my $.2 [Coffee]
hawk1
09-05-2010, 08:35
Makes sense! I was thinking the same thing about the wind...if I keep down wind,I should be good. But, who knows? I've also seen products out there that claim to hide your Ultra Violet mark so animlas that see UV cannot see you. Is this ture?
ChunkyMonkey
09-05-2010, 10:15
They are just trying to make a buck. Once I heard there is snake oil that cures everything too.
blackford76
09-05-2010, 11:01
If you are worried, get an old MOPPs suit from a surplus store.Mission Oriented Protective Posture, chemical protective suit, charcoal lined., just put it on over your regular clothes and go.
hawk1
09-05-2010, 19:13
If you are worried, get an old MOPPs suit from a surplus store.Mission Oriented Protective Posture, chemical protective suit, charcoal lined., just put it on over your regular clothes and go.

I don't think I'll go that far! I am just curious as to the perspectives of other members regarding scent eliminators. I honestly don't think I'm gonna use anything. I From what I gather from my buddies, I'm gonna be hiking my a$$ off and sweatin' like a whore in church! My guess: ain't nothing gonna cover that scent!

Thanks for the info. Would these MOPP's do better than Scent Blocker clothing? Thinking of trying archery next year.
hawk1
09-05-2010, 19:16
This is most likely a dumbass question and I might get my membership revoked for this, but I gotta know: what dose SSDG stand for?
ChunkyMonkey
09-05-2010, 20:52
This is most likely a dumbass question and I might get my membership revoked for this, but I gotta know: what dose SSDG stand for?

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Mtn.man
09-06-2010, 08:52
Read an article in one of my mags about a guy who has given up camo during bow season and limited out the first time in 10 years, elk, deer, etc. LOL
hawk1
09-06-2010, 09:03
Read an article in one of my mags about a guy who has given up camo during bow season and limited out the first time in 10 years, elk, deer, etc. LOL

Where do I find one of your magazines? Then, which edition would I look in? I'm interested. Thanks.
trlcavscout
09-06-2010, 10:05
For archery I am religious about scent, for rifle I am not as concerned. I wash my clothes in the scent soap then use rubber gloves to put them in a bag full of leaves, grass and dirt from the area I will be hunting (note I run the washer and drier a few times with nothing in it but the scent eliminator before washing clothes) and seal it up. Then when hunting I dont ware those clothes around camp, I change when I am exiting the vehicle in my hunt area. Then spray down generously with the spray. I use the scent deodorant, shampoo, soap on me, baking soda in my boots and the inside of my clothes. Chew the gum, because tooth paste you can smell for miles.

For rifle, I take out my dirty clothes from archery season still in the bag, ware them to my hunt spot, spray down with the scent spray, throw a chew in, and shoot! I normally only hunt rifle in WY for antelope though. My shots average around 250yds so as long as you an get in with good wind it doesnt matter if you even shower.

I do buy the earth colored clothes, khaki etc, and I know guys use to hunt succesfully with flannel shirts. But I will stick with my camo until its worn out.
Irving
09-06-2010, 12:34
I was under the impression that many animals can't even see color, so camo is worthless because the animal can still see the difference in texture. Or something like that.
hawk1
09-06-2010, 14:04
I was under the impression that many animals can't even see color, so camo is worthless because the animal can still see the difference in texture. Or something like that.

And I was under the impression that most anilmals couldn't see color either and that's why they have such a good sense of smell. And, since rifle hunters in Colorado have to wear the blaze orange (which can be seen for miles) that further leads me to conclude that animals are color blind.
Irving
09-06-2010, 14:27
A friend yesterday told me that an antelope can see about 8 times better than we can, which is probably why it looked like he was mean mugging me every time I looked at him through the spotting scope, even though he was about 550 yards away and I was down wind of him.

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hawk1
09-06-2010, 22:12
A friend yesterday told me that an antelope can see about 8 times better than we can, which is probably why it looked like he was mean mugging me every time I looked at him through the spotting scope, even though he was about 550 yards away and I was down wind of him.

http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq226/1stuart1/0905001158.jpg

Being an animal acustomed to life on the plains, they are outfitted with amazing sight. But, I don't know if they see in color!
Any luck?!?
Irving
09-06-2010, 22:23
Oh I wasn't hunting. I see him every time I go to my land. I've seen as many as three up there at a time.
Mtn.man
09-07-2010, 08:24
Where do I find one of your magazines? Then, which edition would I look in? I'm interested. Thanks.


Think it was North Amercan Hunter Magazine, May, June or somewhere in that range.
StagLefty
09-07-2010, 08:38
I just read an article the other day about one of the leading makers of a scent blocker being investigated for misleading folks about their claims about scent blocking capabilities. I agree that the wind is your enemy more than any other factor. [Beer]