“Do High Priced Deer Scents Really Work?”

“Do High Priced Deer Scents Really Work?”
By Marty Prokop

I am frequently asked, “Which works better, deer scent collected and made from a single deer or deer scents collected from multiple deer?”

In other words, when it comes to deer scents, is there a difference that results in more deer or bigger deer?

A deer hunter could spend a small fortune on deer scents. I wanted to know what kind of deer scents are worth my money.

I decided to field test this.

Deer scents collected and made from one deer are often much more expensive than deer scent collected and made from multiple deer. Is the higher price worth it?

I purchased two different brands of deer scent. One was collected and made from many deer and bottled. The other brand stated it was collected from a single deer.

So off to the deer hunting woods I went to test.

The results actually surprised me.

I tested these two types of deer scent, at the exact same time, during the peak of the rut on my deer hunting land in Wisconsin. I used natural deer scrapes as my testing sites. I set up my trail cameras to monitor results.

Marty Prokop Reveals Results from Multiple Deer Attractant Scent

So how were the results of attractant scent from multiple deer?

At the first site, over a natural deer scrape, I placed a scent wick saturated with doe-in-heat scent made from several deer.

What did the camera catch?

In one week, it photographed one small spike buck on the third day, and the same spike buck several times after. That was it.

Marty Prokop Reveals Results from Single Deer Attractant Scent

At site number two, over a natural deer scrape, I placed a scent wick saturated with a doe estrus scent collected from a single doe.

What did the camera catch?

The first night, four hours after I placed the scent wick, it photographed three bucks at the scrape. One buck was a nice 8-pointer. Another was a fork buck. And, yet, another was a spike buck.

On day four, a heavy racked six-pointer also visited the scrape.

There were 15 different bucks photographed in a week at site number two. The sizes ranged from a spike buck to a very respectable 10-pointer.

The Bottom Line from Marty Prokop

Here are the one week results:

The trail camera at the site of the single doe estrus scent captured 15 bucks.

The trail camera at the site of the multiple doe estrus scent captured the one spike buck on several different days. So the camera was working during the entire time.

It is a coincidence?
Possibly.

But based on what I saw, I chose to use the deer scent collected and bottled from a single deer for the rest of the deer hunting season.

Marty Prokop Tests Again

I began to think maybe I had placed the single doe estrus scent in a better location than the other. So this year I will be carrying out the same test with one modification.

The only change will be that I will place the multiple doe scent where the single doe scent was last year and the single where the multiple was. If the bucks move to the new location, then I know it is the scent.

The Results So Far...

I’ll report the results of my new test as soon as it is completed.

Deer hunters in our community would love to hear your experiences and thoughts. You can comment, share your experiences and read more at the Free Deer Hunting Tips blog at http://www.marty-prokop.com/.
Good Luck and Great Hunting.
Marty Prokop
http://www.free-deer-hunting-tips.com/
About Marty Prokop
Deer hunting expert Marty Prokop reveals closely guarded deer hunting secrets on how to get deer every time. Get his Free Deer Hunting Tips Newsletter, free deer videos and free online deer hunting game at Free Deer Hunting Tips.com
Marty Prokop has 24-years experience deer hunting, processing deer for deer hunters and venison sausage making . Marty Prokop teaches deer hunting, hunter safety, deer processing and deer sausage making classes. Marty Prokop has processed 7,805 deer, field dressed 422 deer and made over 991,990 pounds of sausage, smoked meats and jerky. Marty Prokop worked with Minnesota DNR programs. His deer hunting videos are used in statewide advanced hunter education classes. Marty Prokop is a successful speaker, outdoor writer and published author.

The Many Features of Hunting Scopes

One of the most important parts in hitting your target every time is quality-hunting scopes. Each year, technology advances are made in designing rifle scopes with more accuracy. Follow these guidelines to stay current on all the latest features to purchase the exact scope you were aiming for.
The Basics
Ask yourself these three questions to determine which model of rifle scope is best for you:

1. Your shooting style
2. Type of weapon
3. Options you prefer

A good rule of thumb is the longer the lens, the more powerful the scope. Magnification bends light rays using a number of lenses inside the scope, the higher number of lenses equals more power. A short low powered riflescope contains smaller lenses.
Multicoated lenses affect the clarity of the scope in low light conditions. To see the game in those early morning and late evening hunts come into view is your main objective of purchasing hunting scopes.
The Benefits
Magnification-- For hunters who hunt in thick woods or relatively close quarters, a fixed magnification scope is a good choice. Under those hunting conditions, a 15-power scope is enough as any shot is bound to be in range.
If your shots average 75 yards or less, a 4X scope is typically all you need. Keep in mind, if given the opportunity to take a difficult longer shot, a variable magnification scope is your best bet. The 3X to 9X is by far the most popular range of flexible power hunting scopes. When shooting different distances, 3X is for shorter shots under 50 yards, and higher ranges for longer shots of 200 yards or more.
Higher power scopes to shoot game at distances of 500 yards or over are available.
Ready, Aim, Fire--
Hunting scopes are there to enhance your ability to shoot exactly what you sight in. There are wide ranges of options that offer superior optical performance. Objective lens rifle scopes can be purchased equipped resistant to shock, water, and fog.
Adjustment-- An important consideration before purchasing hunting scopes is adjustment. Always buy scopes that can be adjusted for elevation and wind. Make certain the adjustments are detailed enough for your intended purposes.
There are a variety of different styles of hunting scopes, including night vision, sniper, spotting, sighting, tactical, military, and pistol.
Reticles--
Also called the crosshairs, a reticle is the image that helps shooters accurately align a shot. To decide what reticle will best suit your needs, consider the conditions that you hunt in, what kind of game you hunt, and most importantly, your personal preferences.
Leupold, Nikon, and Bushness are a few of the most well known hunting scope brands. There are a variety of options when it comes to reticles; there is even a mutli-shot reticle. As an example, Leupold sells series scopes that are available in seven different reticles.
There are reticles designed to help the long-range shooter. The varmint reticle provides five aiming points, to tailor make the scope to a particular load, rifle, and compensate for wind. You can sight the rifle in for distances from 500 to 100 yards.
With the many hunting scopes available, there really can be no more excuses for missing that big buck. Use this information to help decide which rifle scope model should be in your sights.
About the Author
Hunting scopes are available with so many options, how do you choose the right one? Albert Kessnerr says decide where you are going to most use your scope and then you can determine what features you most need.
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Tree stand safety course now available on line

Tree stand safety course now available on line
Weekly News Article Published: January 27, 2009 by the Central Office
MADISON – Climbing a tree is not like riding a bike.
For hunters who scaled trees as children but haven’t done it as an adult, it does not come back with that first leg up a tree branch in search of the keen hunting spot. This is why a Wisconsin hunter education specialist urges hunters to take advantage of a new on-line tree stand safety course. A link to the course can be found on the left hand navigation panel of the Hunter Safety Education pages of the Department of Natural Resources Web site.
“About one-third of all hunters who use tree stands fall from that stand in their hunting careers,” said Tim Lawhern, DNR hunter education administrator. “Being an amateur when it comes to using stands can be a deadly mistake.”
Lawhern says now is a good time to complete the online tree stand safety course, when there aren’t a lot of hunting seasons to keep hunters in the field.

“It’s free, fun and the information could save your life,” Lawhern said. “You must know how to use the equipment necessary for tree stand use. That includes a body harness and knowing well your physical limitations.”

Hunters who wonder what professionals say about tree stand safety should take the course, Lawhern said.

“Amateurs practice until they get things right,” Lawhern said. “Professionals practice until they can’t get them wrong. Become a professional in tree stand safety.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Lawhern, DNR Hunter Education Administrator – (608) 266-1317