Scent Elimination Products...WTF?!

[hawk1]

So I'm wondering, are the countless Scent Elimination Products available on the market today worth a damn during rifle season? I can see using them (if they work) during archery season when you're mere yards away, but is it really necessary when hunting with a rifle?

Then, say I buy a sent eliminating spray. After I wash my clothes (everything I plan on wearing during the trip) with the scent killing detergent, when do I apply the spray? Before I go out in the field? Before I pack everything in my bag? As I'm out in the field? When?!?

I've never used any of these products other than the laundry soap and I'm curious to see others opinions. Do they really work or would I just be throwing my $ away? If they do work, is there one product that's better than the others or is there a product that I MUST have?

I've been looking at the Dead Down Wind products and the Scent Killer products. I'm looking for any input to help me tackle this!

[mx'r]

I've taken many, many, many elk and deer. I've never used anything of the sort. I've had elk 10 yards away and they never smelled me. I've also had elk 100 yards away and had them wind me right away. I think the wind is your only enemy, and not sure that scent blocker is worth the $$.
thats my $.2

[hawk1]

Makes sense! I was thinking the same thing about the wind...if I keep down wind,I should be good. But, who knows? I've also seen products out there that claim to hide your Ultra Violet mark so animlas that see UV cannot see you. Is this ture?

[ChunkyMonkey]

They are just trying to make a buck. Once I heard there is snake oil that cures everything too.

[blackford76]

If you are worried, get an old MOPPs suit from a surplus store.Mission Oriented Protective Posture, chemical protective suit, charcoal lined., just put it on over your regular clothes and go.

[hawk1]

If you are worried, get an old MOPPs suit from a surplus store.Mission Oriented Protective Posture, chemical protective suit, charcoal lined., just put it on over your regular clothes and go.

I don't think I'll go that far! I am just curious as to the perspectives of other members regarding scent eliminators. I honestly don't think I'm gonna use anything. I From what I gather from my buddies, I'm gonna be hiking my a$$ off and sweatin' like a whore in church! My guess: ain't nothing gonna cover that scent!

Thanks for the info. Would these MOPP's do better than Scent Blocker clothing? Thinking of trying archery next year.

[hawk1]

This is most likely a dumbass question and I might get my membership revoked for this, but I gotta know: what dose SSDG stand for?

[ChunkyMonkey]

This is most likely a dumbass question and I might get my membership revoked for this, but I gotta know: what dose SSDG stand for?

[Mtn.man]

Read an article in one of my mags about a guy who has given up camo during bow season and limited out the first time in 10 years, elk, deer, etc. LOL

[hawk1]

Read an article in one of my mags about a guy who has given up camo during bow season and limited out the first time in 10 years, elk, deer, etc. LOL

Where do I find one of your magazines? Then, which edition would I look in? I'm interested. Thanks.