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Ask any veteran hunter what is the biggest mistake made by the amateur huntsman and they all say the same thing - Having a shower and using aftershave and deodorant the morning of the hunt. Going game hunting smelling like a prom date is a sure fire way of guaranteeing a no shot day.

You have several choices when it comes to your smell if the days hunt is to have any chance of success. You can buy masking scents which mimic one of natures outdoor odors such as the forest or small game.

Most experienced hunters advise that the best way to hide your sent is simply to not develop one in the first place. After all, the only thing thing a deer cannot smell is nothing. You can achieve this by washing yourself in unscented soap and using an unscented shampoo. Never use perfume or aftershave or scented deodorants before going game hunting.

You can achieve this by washing yourself in unscented soap and using an unscented shampoo. Never use perfume or aftershave or scented deodorants on the final few days before going game hunting.

You can get unscented detergents and you should use these for washing your hunting clothes. Always let them dry outside on a line (weather allowing) and if possible, allow to hang outside before going on the trip. If you are taking any food with you, seal it in air tight bags.

For every masking scent on the market there are as many scents designed to lure your prey to you.

Lures can be used to imitate the deer food source or that of a doe in heat for instance. They are designed to pull at the animals natural curiosity and get it just near enough for you to take that shot.

Many game hunting pro's will agree scents can be useful if used properly. Animal experts tell us a mature buck can smell 1 part human odor buried beneath 10 000 parts of any masking scent. We know deer rely on their sense of smell for survival so this fact should not really surprise us.

When using a lure for game hunting bare in mind you will have to be extremely vigilant and time your shot to perfection. The prey will only get so close before "smelling a rat" and bolting for cover.

You can get your free game hunting trip planner by carefully aiming your arrow at game hunting or shooting off to game hunting supplies to learn more about masking scents and lures.