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One thing that still amazes me about whitetail deer is their extraordinary sense of smell. While a few other species in the animal kingdom have a better nose, whitetails are near the top of the list when it comes to having an incredible olfactory system. This acute olfactory ability enables them to discern multiple scents … Read more
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
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
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