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obert · 08-07-2008, 11:42 AM

This is what I wash my clothes in.
Sport-Wash Scent Free Detergent by Sno-Seal from Campmor

Black Lab 1 · 08-07-2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by obert

This is what I wash my clothes in.
Sport-Wash Scent Free Detergent by Sno-Seal from Campmor

A few years ago I read, in Outdoor Life, the best thing to wash your hunting clothes in is plain water with three tablespoons of white wine vinager. The vinager holds the camo colors and prevents them fading and shining without giving off any odor. Last year I read the same thing in an article in Bowhunting Magazine.

For years I've never use any type of detergent on my hunting clothes. Once out of the wahing machine they go on the line to dry then placed in plastic for storage. Before the season I wash them again in water and vinager.

obert · 08-07-2008, 12:23 PM

I really don't know how much good any of it does really. As far as scent goes, probably not much. There is no way to be completely scent free. Good lord there are a lot of gimmicks to make a person think you can be nowdays. The vinegar is interesting, might switch to that. I figure all these might help, but really believe it comes down to wind direction, not bringing a strong/out-of-the-ordinary scent and sitting still.

Mark B · 08-07-2008, 03:57 PM

I'm with Obert on this. Try to stay scent free and play the wind. I've always wondered about cover scents. Can't see how they would/could work. Aren't you just adding a second smell to your human oder. Kind of like the guy at work who doesn't shower and puts on a bunch of aftershave.

**Catfishsteve** · 08-07-2008, 05:46 PM

Walk in cow poo...check!

Wash clothes and seal up offseason with Cedar boughs....check!

I use that HS "Scent Killer" clothes detergent and body/wash shampoo.

I've been known to not put my hunting clothes on until I've driven to my hunting area and then put on clean uns and put my hunting garb on over that.

I've used some of that spray scent killer as well. I think it works a bit.

But you still always gotta play the wind.

I think it was Roger Raglan on a vid one time said he doesn't think that human urine scares deer and that he and his wife don't make any real effort to cover it up or avoid "going" near their deer stands.

He's got a barn full of book deer. I don't know.

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obert Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: W. Omaha Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 18 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	This is what I wash my clothes in. Sport-Wash Scent Free Detergent by Sno-Seal from Campmor __________________ God bless the USA... www.bowfishnebraska.org

08-07-2008, 12:23 PM	#23 (permalink)
obert Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: W. Omaha Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 18 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	I really don't know how much good any of it does really. As far as scent goes, probably not much. There is no way to be completely scent free. Good lord there are a lot of gimmicks to make a person think you can be nowdays. The vinegar is interesting, might switch to that. I figure all these might help, but really believe it comes down to wind direction, not bringing a strong/out-of-the-ordinary scent and sitting still. __________________ God bless the USA... www.bowfishnebraska.org

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Catfishsteve Director Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Plattsmouth, NE Posts: 6,694 Thanks: 13 Thanked 80 Times in 20 Posts	Walk in cow poo...check! Wash clothes and seal up offseason with Cedar boughs....check! I use that HS "Scent Killer" clothes detergent and body/wash shampoo. I've been known to not put my hunting clothes on until I've driven to my hunting area and then put on clean uns and put my hunting garb on over that. I've used some of that spray scent killer as well. I think it works a bit. But you still always gotta play the wind. I think it was Roger Raglan on a vid one time said he doesn't think that human urine scares deer and that he and his wife don't make any real effort to cover it up or avoid "going" near their deer stands. He's got a barn full of book deer. I don't know. __________________ Attention deer hunters!! Get in on the To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. sponsored by To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. World's Foremost Outfitter!? Here are *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* . The NEFGA Buck Bash is FREE to enter and Cabela's will be providing tons of great hunter gear prizes. ********

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08-07-2008, 03:57 PM	#24 (permalink)
Mark B Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 44 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm with Obert on this. Try to stay scent free and play the wind. I've always wondered about cover scents. Can't see how they would/could work. Aren't you just adding a second smell to your human oder. Kind of like the guy at work who doesn't shower and puts on a bunch of aftershave.