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2008/09/22 20:27:30 (permalink)

Who wants to help with an experiment?

First some background...

Ive been pondering events that have transpired in my early days of archery season. Typically we all hear that we shouldnt use estrous scents early in the season. Well, in my younger days, before archery i was out for the squirrel opener. I just happened to have some estrous scent from the previous year in my coat(gel form). I squirted some on the log which i was sitting and not 30 minutes later in walked a GIANT 8pt. Fast-forward two years and in the same location on a day which it was almost 90, early season i pulled the same trick with a liquid scent. I got discouraged by the bugs and quickly concluded i was wasting my time. As i brought my climber down a buck caught my eye, another monster and i was only 5ft off the ground, he busted me before i ever pulled off the shot.

I plan to try this again this year and im inviting anyone who wishes to join in to please do so.

Heres how this will work, to be included you must try this at least one morning, or evening from Oct 11->Oct 18(sat->sat). Chose your favorite estrous scent and either create a drag or place wicks/bombs in your hunting area containing your estrous scent. If youre skeptical about doing this at one of your stand sites, just move on. Theres no place in this for fear of blowing it. Hunt your stand as you normally would with the estrous scent and report your findings. Did the buck you dreamed of show up? Smaller bucks? How did doe's react? And a final analysis of what you did.

An example would look like.

Date: Oct 11
Terrain: Thicket
Deer Sighted : 3?
Scent Used: Code Blue/Tinks/Docs (whatever)
Scent Dispersal: Dragged in and then hung OR put in a scrape... you get the picture

Notes:
Doe's that blew hard and immediately exited the area. Small bucks appeared at random then the big boy showed up.

Photo:




AGAIN... please only try this if youre not concerned about possibly ruining a spot. My findings tell me this works and I just read an article that confirmed whats been rolling through my mind for almost a week. I plan to try it more then once, I will report back. Join in if you wish.

Thanks,
Jeremy



-------------------------- UPDATED ----- LIST OF PEOPLE ----------------------------------------------
jlh42581(not eligible for prizes) -- Hunting Area - 4D/2G
DPMS -- Hunting Area - 2B/2A
Redneck Steel -- Hunting Area - 1A
MuskyMastr -- Hunting Area - 1A
IUP30 -- Hunting Area - 1B
grimm reaper -- Hunting Area - 1A
countryfisher
-- Hunting Area - 1B/1A
theDrake -- Hunting Area - 4D?
SilverKype -- Hunting Area - 4D/4A/2G.
sugarfuzz12 -- Hunting Area - 1A
tippecanoe
-- Hunting Area - 2B
RIZ -- Hunting Area -1A/2A
fasterm
-- Hunting Area - 1B
PAFISHERMAN1981
-- Hunting Area - 2D
DanesDad
-- Hunting Area - 2A, 2B, or 2C
bingsbaits
-- Hunting Area - 1-B
Stealth Archer
-- Hunting Area - 1-B
krott243
-- Hunting Area - 1B
Moses Guthrie -- Hunting Area
- 2B/2D
Martin Shooter
-- Hunting Area - 4D
Tacklebuster-- Hunting Area - 2B/2C
eyesandgillz -- Hunting Area - 2B
CREEKTROLL3 -- Hunting Area - 2A/2B/2D/1A
Dr. Trout-- Hunting Area - 2F
RackerAttacker -- Hunting Area - 4D
aceplayer -- Hunting Area - 4D
Big Fathead -- Hunting Area - 2B/2D
HardCore Fisher -- Hunting Area - 2A
gobyking -- Hunting Area - 2B

post edited by jlh42581 - 2008/10/08 13:40:39
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    jlh42581
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/22 20:54:19 (permalink)
    Tell ya what if you help and...

    You submit a photo of a kill, timestamped in the given timeframe using this method

    AND...

    Your buck is the biggest of all submitted ...

    Deemed to be a faithful representation by the majority of all entered in the research...

    Wins two dozen flies
    tied by yours truely for either Erie tribs or Spring Fed Creeks or a Combination of BOTH.

    Think of it like a mini big buck contest with more restraints. Also, this is the lull between the beginning and the rut. What do you have to lose but maybe a couple hours on stand. At best, you walk away with a nice buck and two dozen flies.
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/23 07:38:15 (permalink)
    interesting
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/23 07:46:00 (permalink)
    What the hay, I will play.
     
    Just have to remember when the time comes. 

    My rifle is a black rifle
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/23 12:16:58 (permalink)
    Sounds good to me.  Hopefully I can remember to bring the camera!!
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/23 13:37:46 (permalink)
    Ill bump it up when we get back to the date.

    I appreciate the help in determining if im crazy or not. Could blow that whole theory out of water and we may revolutionize how people think about the LULL of archery season.
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/23 13:54:19 (permalink)
    In the event everyone fails to produce a buck, all names thrown in a hat and selected winner gets the flies.
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/23 15:36:50 (permalink)
    I'm in.  Although I would like to see you add a category of a hunt from that same stand without the scent to see how bucks reacted?

    Better too far back, than too far forward.
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/23 15:55:32 (permalink)
    We all know thats about location and playing the winds. This is one of two things... dumb****luck... or new findings.
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/23 15:57:25 (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: MuskyMastr

    I'm in.  Although I would like to see you add a category of a hunt from that same stand without the scent to see how bucks reacted?


    How bout this... kill a buck from the same stand, in the same week AFTER using the scent and ill hook that person up with 2 dozen flies... this one has no default, either someone wins it by killing a buck or no one gets it.
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/23 16:02:34 (permalink)
    I'll give this a try too... can't hurt since I've not bagged a buck yet and looking for any advantage to get one.  Interesting idea too.
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/23 16:05:36 (permalink)
    Ok so far we have me... which im not up for the prizes .. one last thing, you gotta be in before the start of the week for the experiment to WIN THE PRIZES. You can join if youre not having luck and wish to add to our information but if you dont get in before the start you cannot win.

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    post edited by jlh42581 - 2008/09/26 13:34:37
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/23 21:35:05 (permalink)
    Looking forward to seeing what happens, and reading everyones posts.  A couple years ago sombody shot a nice 9pt on the first day of archery, said he used the can bleat call 3 times and the buck came trotting in toward his stand.  No proof, just saw the pic and the caption.
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/23 22:06:09 (permalink)
    I would like to try this theory but we will be in disneyland that week.Can't wait to see the posts when i get back.
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/23 23:23:59 (permalink)
    im in what can it hurt always good to try new things
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/23 23:35:46 (permalink)
    i'll try it for sure... im more interested in the results than the flies... never used estrous scent before halloween, count me in this year tho.  hope doe in heat to brings the meat
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/24 07:56:34 (permalink)
    Ill keep a list at the top of whos in it.

    Please report all your findings, negative or positive.
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/24 08:29:34 (permalink)
    Can everyone give me your hunting area(s)?


    Mine is 4D/2G for this. Im planning to head to to 2B for the rut.
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/24 09:14:19 (permalink)
    I will be hunting 2B, maybe a day in 2A during that week.  I will post the results.  Plan on using Knight and Hales doe estrous with a drag rag in and hung from a tree near my stand. 

    My rifle is a black rifle
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/24 10:14:10 (permalink)
    Does making a mock scrape and pi$$ing in it count? 

    My reports and advice are for everyone to enjoy, not just the paying customers.
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/24 10:55:47 (permalink)
    if you have a vagina
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/24 10:57:28 (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: SilverKype

    Does making a mock scrape and pi$$ing in it count? 


    SliverWIPe - r U in wit uZ, cowboy is
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/24 11:13:59 (permalink)
    Count me in.
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/24 11:23:39 (permalink)
    k Jerm.
     
    I'll be huntin' 4D, maybe day or two in 4A and 2G.
     
    I'll be using my own pi$$.  Got some cameras on a few mock scrapes as we speak.  Maybe a few dumb ones will smile for the camera.

    My reports and advice are for everyone to enjoy, not just the paying customers.
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/24 12:11:41 (permalink)
    1B for me mainly...
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/24 16:46:25 (permalink)
    1A here

    Better too far back, than too far forward.
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/24 17:30:38 (permalink)
    1A for me.
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/24 18:49:49 (permalink)
    1a for me to
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/25 04:24:31 (permalink)
    il give it a try in 1a
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    RE: Who wants to help with an experiment? 2008/09/25 07:47:20 (permalink)
    Im glad theres so much interest in trying this out. I have a feeling someone is gonna pull out the joker on a big boy during that week.
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