[Stephen Graf]

in reply to: Scent-Lok #14569

I have used scent-loc stuff and can’t say that it makes a big difference. No matter what you will get busted from time to time.

I have found a cheap cover scent that seems to help at least as much as anything else. I buy a bottle of cedar oil from a website in Texas. I then make a mixture of 10oz water, 2 oz cedar oil, and a drip of ivory dish soap. When sprayed on my cloths, it lasts many days, basically till the next wash.

You need cedars in your area though, or you will stand out. to their noses….

[Stephen Graf]

in reply to: A happy camper? NOT! Dumb move! #14568

I don’t know where to start. If I understand you right, you have never lost a deer before. If this is so, you should count yourself very lucky. And you are a hero to me. Just the other day I was figuring how many deer I have harvested. And the number came out about the same as yours. But I must say that I have lost more than one. In fact, I am currently suffering the misery of losing one right now. I can tell you the feeling lasts about a week for me. I have a hard time going back out there until the feeling leaves. I double and triple up on the practice. I berate myself. Nothing seems to help but time. In the end though, I believe that nothing improves the hunter spirit like a little humble pie. It doesn’t taste good, but it does build strength, fortitude, and wisdom. Thank you for sharing your misery. It helped me realize I am not alone. If a person admits they have lost one, I think it helps them to keep it from happening again… too soon anyway. Good luck tracking your doe and I hope you find it. Thanks again for sharing your story. It takes guts to share not only the good, but the bad.

[Stephen Graf]

in reply to: Help with Overlays on nocks and risers #57869

Thanks for the help. What you described is basically what I do. I was hoping for a “trick” that might compensate for my lack of craftsmanship. I seem to have to learn this lesson over and over – As with all things archery, there is no shortcut for patience and skill.

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