Hunting Tips - Use Nature’s Cover Scent

1. Rub Yourself With the Woods

Grab local vegetation: pine needles, cedar branches, sagebrush, or dry grass.
Crush it in your hands to release oils, then rub it on:

• Your boots
• Hat
• Outer jacket or gloves

This helps you smell like the environment you're in—not like soap, fuel, or your truck.

2. Make a DIY Leaf Pouch

Take a sock or mesh bag and fill it with leaves, bark, or dirt from the hunting area.
Tie it to your pack or belt loop so the scent releases as you walk.
You can also hang it in your gear bag the night before to help your clothes absorb the scent.

3. Campfire Smoke Trick

If you're camping or using a fire, hang your clothes near the smoke for 15–20 minutes.
Smoke is a natural odor cover, and many animals are used to its smell in the wild.

4. Fruit Smell Decoy

Bring natural, regional snacks like apples or acorns.
Eat them during your sit—the scent will blend in with the environment and may even pique curiosity.
Plus, it doubles as a quiet snack.

5. Roll in It (Literally)

If you're in tall grass, pine needles, or muddy terrain, kneel, crawl, or roll around a bit.
Animals can detect the scent of "clean humans" from a long distance.
Smelling earthy or plant-like helps lower your profile.

What to Avoid

• Minty gum, cologne, deodorant, shampoo, or scented laundry detergents
• Gasoline or oil from ATVs or tools
• Strong food smells like jerky or candy

Final Tip

Act like you're playing hide-and-seek with nature.

If an animal walks within 30 yards of you without reacting—that's a win.