Poor folk scent control

August 21, 2017, 07:10:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Charlie Lamb:
How much Chlorophyll to use depends on the individual. For me it means increasing dosage over a period of a couple of weeks.

Usually you will take more than the suggested dose. You will be able to tell by the color of your waste... green is good.

There is no doubt in my mind that it's a game changer.

That's interesting...definitely worth a try!!

Friend · August 21, 2017, 10:20:00 PM

Have used baking soda rather successfully since the mid 80's.

Scent free deterent, hang dry clothes then store in a bag or container with a large amount(1 large box of baking soda) of baking soda. WHen patting my clothes the baking sodas poofs out. Typically run thru 4 large boxes of baking soda per deer season.

Always interested in improving my scent control.

Bowguy67 · August 22, 2017, 05:36:00 PM

I agree with hunting the wind.

NBK · August 22, 2017, 07:29:00 PM

I'm like most of you. Simply wash my clothes in baking soda (ya gotta wash them anyways) then hang on a line to dry for a couple of days weather permitting. I shower with unscented soap which I do anyways.
Nowadays I spend more time on stand location and approach than scent control. Never killed a big buck that was downwind of me.

DannyBows · August 23, 2017, 12:26:00 PM

Triple Chlorophyll and activated charcoal. I've also heard going vegetarian can make a difference as your digestive system generates specific enzymes to break down meat, which marks you as a predator.

I know the chlorophyll and activated charcoal work to reduce the bodies waste scent, at least to my nose. I live on a sailboat and use a porta potti, so I know for a fact. It also makes a noticeable difference in armpit and foot odor.

I don't believe it's possible to completely eliminate our smell, but if it can be "diluted" the deer just might not be as alerted that it's fresh, as in that you are there now. I know a good beagle knows a fresh rabbit scent from an old one. Most deer are familiar with human scent and I'm sure they know when you're close, or were around in the recent past.

Anyway, only the deer know for sure about all that, but I do know that the things I mentioned do drastically reduce our scent, so I'll pop a chlorophyll pill and mix a bit of activated charcoal powder in my milk daily starting before the season until it's over, along with the usual methods of handling hunting clothing and personal hygiene. Then, most importantly, I'll play the wind and pray for good luck!

skeaterbait · August 24, 2017, 08:29:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Friend:
Have used baking soda rather successfully since the mid 80's.

Scent free deterent, hang dry clothes then store in a bag or container with a large amount(1 large box of baking soda) of baking soda. WHen patting my clothes the baking sodas poofs out. Typically run thru 4 large boxes of baking soda per deer season.

Always interested in improving my scent control.

x2 on the baking soda. I don't use detergent unless there is a lot of dirt to be cleaned but then run my clothes through a wash cycle with about a half box of soda.

The other half gets poured in to a bathtub of water and I take a few minutes soak.

You can also rub some of the local foliage on you to make yourself smell familiar to them.

grouseshooter002 · August 24, 2017, 01:30:00 PM

Growing up on a dairy farm more times than not our barn clothes were our hunting cloths. Apparently this was a good cover up because there was seldom a time that our root cellar was short on venison.

Regards,
Grouse

skeaterbait · August 24, 2017, 02:27:00 PM

LOL, that would be local foliage to the extreme.

TIM B · August 24, 2017, 02:35:00 PM

When I was hunting near cattle I would stomp in a few cow pies on the way to the stand....a good cover there for sure.

Every little bit helps.....