Thanks for all the replies fellas. I have over the last 4-5 years eased up on the scent killer / attractent stuff but still will use them. Being from out of state I don't have a lot of time to make my own, etc. Also, hunitng in the Cookson Hills area all the hunting we do is on the sides of hills or "benches" and with the think woods the deer are pretty close. Not to mention I will sweet at the drop of a hat so I do as much as is reasonable to keep my own scent to a minimum.
As for the calling, I have a little doe bleat can and a grunt call. I usually don't use them much. Usually only if I haven't seen anything for hours.
Staying on stand, or in our case sitting on a rock leaned up against an oak from dawn til dusk is nearly impossible for me. I sit on two cushions to help and my lower back gets very sore after more than about 5 hours. I have heard many good things about midday hunting though. Maybe this season I'll take an extra can of skoal and try to sit all day. Thanks again for the advice fellas. Much appreciated.
As for the calling, I have a little doe bleat can and a grunt call. I usually don't use them much. Usually only if I haven't seen anything for hours.
Staying on stand, or in our case sitting on a rock leaned up against an oak from dawn til dusk is nearly impossible for me. I sit on two cushions to help and my lower back gets very sore after more than about 5 hours. I have heard many good things about midday hunting though. Maybe this season I'll take an extra can of skoal and try to sit all day. Thanks again for the advice fellas. Much appreciated.