Deer Scents are an effective way to attract deer during hunting season. You can attract deer with different scents and attractants. Knowing the right scents at the right time is crucial.Start of Deer Season
Use food scents at the start of the dear season. Spraying or dispensing food scents can be used when the season starts or any time of year for scouting. Some hunters prefer to use a mineral block or salt lick. Scents will last longer in a dispenser because they will be protected by weather. Setting up cameras near the block or dispenser is a great way to scout deer.Reproduction Stages
Pre Rut
Pre-rut is the time of year when bucks are starting to set their breeding territories. Signs of pre-rut are scrapes, rub lines, and signposts. Predict where bucks will visit during this time using scrapes and tarsal signals. Buck urine can be used at any phase but it is particularly effective during the pre-rut.
The Rut
The rut is the week of peak breeding activity. Breeding peaks at different times depending on where you live. Research when the rut begins in your state. Doe estrous is an effective scent to use during this phase.
Post Rut
Post-rut is when the reproduction season begins to end, and most of the does have been bred. At this point, the bucks will begin their recovery process. When bucks stop chasing, they will want to return to a food source. Doe estrous and buck urine can work during the post-rut but switching back to food scent works best.
Hide Yourself
While it is important to dispense food or urine scents where you want to find deer, it is important to camouflage yourself. Place a scent dispenser or pour urine near or on your hunting blind or tree stand to cover your scent. You have covered yourself and attracted the deer at the same time. You can cover yourself by using outdoor scent-elimination products to keep you and your clothes scent-free.Attract Deer Year Round
To increase your chances of catching deer during hunting season, attract deer year-round. One of the best ways to do this is to plant a food plot. If you are ready to take on planting, shop our selection of seeds.Conclusion
There are different scents available to attract deer. Understand what scent or attractant is most effective and when. Food scents are best right before the hunting season and during the post-rut of the reproductive cycle. Buck urine, scrapes, and tarsal signals work best in the pre-rut stage. During the rut, doe estrous is the most effective attractant. To keep deer around you year-round, start a food plot.
To buy outdoor hunting scents click here.