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Dustin Specht with ‘8 Plus,’ the Henry County buck he hunted for seven years.
Trail cam photo of 8 Plus
Photos through the years of 8 Plus shed antlers.
Photos through the years of 8 Plus shed antlers.

Dustin and 8 Plus

This deer hunter saga started several years ago, although only rarely did the buck know what was going on. It […]

Spray down boots with a good scent eliminating spray, especially on the bottoms.
Andy Douglas holds a nice Iowa buck taken on a brisk early shotgun/muzzleloader season. Along with his scent regimen, the wind was in his favor.
Air-tight totes like this one are good for storing backpacks, safety harnesses, and boots.
There are many good quality name brand products on the market for helping hunters to become as scent free as possible.

Scent-control Regimen: A system to help fool whitetail noses

Hunters stink—to deer anyway—so we must do all we can to increase our chances of bagging that trophy buck, or […]

One of the neatest experiences is passing on some of the lore of the Northwoods. Here, Tyler Haasch checks out the remains of a past hunting member’s deer blind positioned along the Pine River, a spot where many bucks were shot over the years.
A charcoal fire, a traditional lunch of hearty Konop Meats’ wieners and several recounts of how the morning’s buck was shot, all make for a special moment.
Still a tradition, the evening meal has had as many as 10 hunters sharing stories, and of course a great home-cooked meal.
Woodside Sportsman member Bill Shaw poses with his buck he harvested on a morning hunt.

Deer Camp: A Northwoods Tradition

There is always a certain level of heightened anticipation when that morning rolls around—the Thursday morning before the Wisconsin gun […]

Whitetails have a sense of smell so acute that it’s difficult for the majority to comprehend. Yet, most hunters don’t go far enough to battle their olfactory offense. Photo: Dennis W. Donohue
Scent Killer Gold Spray works when applied such as here, but it actually works best when treating the clothing and letting it dry well ahead of a hunt. Photo: Todd Amenrud
Playing the air currents and understanding whitetail movements are important, but mistakes are made and whitetails do the unexpected, so follow these steps outlined in this article. Todd Amenrud with a nice piebald 4x4. Photo: Todd Amenrud

Eight Steps for Scent-free Whitetail Hunting

Back in the ‘80s, I used to get razzed because of the detailed preparation I went through to try and […]

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