| November NEWSLETTER 2007 |
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HUNTERS,
As I write this, here in Ohio the rut is in full swing and for us bow hunters, there is no
better time of year. The big bucks we all covet, give us more opportunity to get a crack at
them, as the ladies, keep them on the move, thus giving us a chance to harvest one, if all
goes well.
Round table discussion brings up a host of topics ranging from bow, shaft and broadhead
to camo outfits, ground/tree stands, antler rattling, and grunt/bleat calls. Everybody has a
different opinion as to the best choices, but bottom line, if it gives you the confidence to
perform your best, until proven otherwise, go with your choices.
One of the most controversial topics is scents. There are those who do not use any at all, to
those that use a host of different products, throughout the season. Guess what? I have talked
to many successful hunters from both ends of the spectrum. What we want, is a relaxed
deer in our shooting lane, with a bragging size set of antlers adorning his head, and if what
you are doing works, by all means don't change.
Scents basically fall into categories; scent elimination, scent attractant, and scent cover.
Let us first talk about scent elimination. I don't know about the area that you hunt, but here
in Ohio, the different areas where I hunt, combine humans and deer all year round. I
suppose that if these deer fled, in mortal terror, each time they got a whiff of human scent,
they would all die of heart attacks. So I think we have to come to grips with the fact that
deer are able, to some degree, to sort out threatening humans from ones that mean no harm.
There are an endless amount of theories as to the answer of that scenario and I will put
forth, one given to me some years ago, by a very reputable biologist. He stated as scent is
picked by a passing breeze, it slowly starts to fan out as it travels downwind, thus losing
it's intensity. His opinion, based on much observation, was that deer use this intensity level
to determine if you are too close, thereby putting them at risk. He also commented that a
quality scent seems to diffuse your scent, and as a result, the deer may think you are further
away than you really are, thence giving you opportunity, at a close ranged, relaxed deer.
Your goal, right?
Secondly, there are attractants, which are headed by far, with doe in heat and other ruts
scents. There is no question, combining fresh scent, with the nose of a love crazed buck,
will certainly provide some fascinating minutes of hunting time. The concern with these
types of scents has always been, that they are, for the most part, urine based. Urines do
break down, thus altering the quality. Don't take me wrong, there are a number of quality
scents in this class, on the market, that work well. You just have to be careful with storage
and age. As to food attractants, my experience has been extremely enlightening, over the
years, as to all the different items available, that interest deer.
Finally, a good cover scent is one, that has a varied amount of interest to the deer (keeping
them relaxed) as well as successfully breaking down your own scent, to a less intense
level. Disappear Cover Scent was developed a number of years ago expressly for that
purpose.
As this is our first newsletter, we are here to discuss hunting and if one or more of you can
pick up something in the months to come, from our notes, that helps you, then we have
accomplished our goal. You are encouraged to write or email anything on your mind.
Wishing each the best hunting success,
Keith Dotterer
As I write this, here in Ohio the rut is in full swing and for us bow hunters, there is no
better time of year. The big bucks we all covet, give us more opportunity to get a crack at
them, as the ladies, keep them on the move, thus giving us a chance to harvest one, if all
goes well.
Round table discussion brings up a host of topics ranging from bow, shaft and broadhead
to camo outfits, ground/tree stands, antler rattling, and grunt/bleat calls. Everybody has a
different opinion as to the best choices, but bottom line, if it gives you the confidence to
perform your best, until proven otherwise, go with your choices.
One of the most controversial topics is scents. There are those who do not use any at all, to
those that use a host of different products, throughout the season. Guess what? I have talked
to many successful hunters from both ends of the spectrum. What we want, is a relaxed
deer in our shooting lane, with a bragging size set of antlers adorning his head, and if what
you are doing works, by all means don't change.
Scents basically fall into categories; scent elimination, scent attractant, and scent cover.
Let us first talk about scent elimination. I don't know about the area that you hunt, but here
in Ohio, the different areas where I hunt, combine humans and deer all year round. I
suppose that if these deer fled, in mortal terror, each time they got a whiff of human scent,
they would all die of heart attacks. So I think we have to come to grips with the fact that
deer are able, to some degree, to sort out threatening humans from ones that mean no harm.
There are an endless amount of theories as to the answer of that scenario and I will put
forth, one given to me some years ago, by a very reputable biologist. He stated as scent is
picked by a passing breeze, it slowly starts to fan out as it travels downwind, thus losing
it's intensity. His opinion, based on much observation, was that deer use this intensity level
to determine if you are too close, thereby putting them at risk. He also commented that a
quality scent seems to diffuse your scent, and as a result, the deer may think you are further
away than you really are, thence giving you opportunity, at a close ranged, relaxed deer.
Your goal, right?
Secondly, there are attractants, which are headed by far, with doe in heat and other ruts
scents. There is no question, combining fresh scent, with the nose of a love crazed buck,
will certainly provide some fascinating minutes of hunting time. The concern with these
types of scents has always been, that they are, for the most part, urine based. Urines do
break down, thus altering the quality. Don't take me wrong, there are a number of quality
scents in this class, on the market, that work well. You just have to be careful with storage
and age. As to food attractants, my experience has been extremely enlightening, over the
years, as to all the different items available, that interest deer.
Finally, a good cover scent is one, that has a varied amount of interest to the deer (keeping
them relaxed) as well as successfully breaking down your own scent, to a less intense
level. Disappear Cover Scent was developed a number of years ago expressly for that
purpose.
As this is our first newsletter, we are here to discuss hunting and if one or more of you can
pick up something in the months to come, from our notes, that helps you, then we have
accomplished our goal. You are encouraged to write or email anything on your mind.
Wishing each the best hunting success,
Keith Dotterer