When I go into the woods to scout or hang stands, etc., I go in as stinky as possible, and/or wearing cologne, and talk and make a lot of noise. White or bright clothes, whatever I happen to be wearing.
I want the deer to see/hear/smell the difference, so that when I'm sneaking in during the season, they might just think I'm a dillo or turkey or whatever.
If I try to be halfway stealthy during scouting, and THEN they still put two and two together - "Oh, wait, that sound is people", then it will be more easy for them to make that connection during the season.
Thoughts?
Only time I deviate from this M.O. is if I'm going in within a week and a half or so before the time I'll actually be hunting. Then I don't want to just scare them out of an area for 2 weeks with my loud presence.
I want the deer to see/hear/smell the difference, so that when I'm sneaking in during the season, they might just think I'm a dillo or turkey or whatever.
If I try to be halfway stealthy during scouting, and THEN they still put two and two together - "Oh, wait, that sound is people", then it will be more easy for them to make that connection during the season.
Thoughts?
Only time I deviate from this M.O. is if I'm going in within a week and a half or so before the time I'll actually be hunting. Then I don't want to just scare them out of an area for 2 weeks with my loud presence.