Scent control is one of those topics that almost always trigger debates within the deer hunting community. Typically, most deer hunters fall into one of three categories when it comes to scent control: I was introduced to deer hunting by some uncles who did not believe in or practice any human odor management. As a … Read more
While working in the hunting industry, I have heard many arguments for and against wearing hunter orange while out in the field. Some deer hunters swear by it, while others are convinced it makes them more visible to whitetails. The most common questions about this topic are tied to this concept: Can deer see hunter … Read more
I have to admit that I have always been fascinated by the incredible sensory abilities of deer, particularly when it comes to their sense of smell. I suspect that many hunters really underestimate the power of a deer’s olfactory platform. Through my day job, I have many conversations about deer scents and attractants. One commonly … Read more
One topic I see being discussed regularly on deer hunting forums is related to consistent deer movements. The most common of these questions on deer movement is this one: do deer travel the same path every day? Honestly, this is a difficult question because it is so broadly worded since it doesn’t specify a time … Read more
Through my employment position, I get to talk to deer hunters frequently and discuss all sorts of interesting topics. One topic that has come up several times is the question asking can deer smell coffee? I’m a diehard coffee drinker and am one of those deer hunters that carry a thermos of coffee into the … Read more