Yeah, there is a certain logic to that.  I've only made a few mock scrapes in my career and I cant say they drew any reaction either.  But, we'll see.

I agree, jeremy.  I have seen several good scrapes on trails this season.
 
Sorry about the late post fellas.
 
Sat. the 8th.  set up at 1:00 after having a highly unproductive hunt in the morning, on another property.  1:20 here comes an 11pt, about 18-20inch inside.  I had a scent wick out with wild life reasearch #1 select estrus on it at 15 yrds.  The buck checked a thicket like I figured a buck would and then I called him to 25 yrds.  He was facing me head on.  After standing there for 5 minutes I believe the wind shifted and he didnt like something.  He turned and bounded off 20 yrds and stopped.  After another couple mins. he turned and walked away like nothing ever happened.  That was it.  The scent didnt work or for some reason he didnt smell it.  I dont know, but he was the only buck this year that I would definatly call a "shooter". 

I think anytime from halloween on you should use estrous. Up until that its really a gamble and a lot of guys think any scent will scare a big mature whitetail. I dont know, maybe next season Ill have to try no scents and see what the deal is. I know I cant resist during the PRE rut.

I dunno that I could do that unless I had meat already and already had my buck shot. About the time I'm sittin there with my Bear A whopper of a lifetime will be standin there at 50 yards laughin at me.