Checked my creekbottom trailcam yesterday and got 2 different bucks and some does.I don't use any scent control at all when using them.This buck showed up the same day.I think that since the deer are'nt being hunted now,they are more tolerant of human scent.What do you guys think.
These 2 pics are of the same buck.The second buck was a small 4-point.I was just wondering if anyone else sets up their cams without sent control and do you think it makes a difference?I even had my dog with when I set this cam out and that buck came by later that evening.
Nice buck man. Get a stand hung and go get him. All I do when setting out a new trailcam is wash the treestrap in scent free detergent and let it air dry outside. Other than that, I just put the batteries in, insert a SD Card, set it up and take it to the woods.
I guess i am the other guy... rubber boots and i spray every thing down even the cam when i leave and try and touch nothing, Today was the first pull since 6-1-12 took for hours to get to 11 cams and will take a few days to see whats all on them but.... here is a few
I try to be as scent free as possible but lets face it, most of the time you're out there in 90 degree weather and fighting off mosquitos and every other biting bug. It is difficult. Blessings........Pastorjim
Since I put my cams on things that they need or want, I haven't done any scent control. I have got pics of deer at my sites when I'm out working in the woods. 45 acres isn't that big. They know where I am better than I know where they are! If they want the food, water or minerals bad enough, they'll pose for pics day or night and put up with my scent. I don't spread cams all over the woods anymore. Way less scent contamination for my woods this way.
Several of my hardcore whitetail buddies and I have debated this topic for a while. I think we have all come to the conclusion that starting August 1 we begin to use scent control. When I see a big buck, I begin using scent control even earlier. That is right about now. It is tough in the summer months to pull on ScentLok gear, gloves, rubber boots but would really help. Gloves are key since your touching brush and the camera. If you have a bucks core area pegged stay clear and keep tabs on him. If the wind is not good wait to pull the card. In Michigan mature bucks decipher intrusions the same whether you are hunting or scouting. A great hunter near me only checks cameras during the hard rain so it will quickly wash away scent. (But this year we're not getting any rain!) Those are some nice deer. Good Luck.
There a good article in DDH Bowhunting whitetalls fall issue at store now on this very issue. it's called ''Sentry Setups'' by steve bartylla thats a good read. Takes this to a new level
