Question Bug Repellant for Deer Hunting?

roosterchaser · 09-24-2008, 12:27 PM

I am curious what everyone uses for bug repellant when deer hunting? I have a thermacell and that works great, but everytime I've used it I don't see any deer, I'm not sure if that is a coincidence or not.

jimbosan · 09-24-2008, 07:35 PM

spend 40 bucks on a bug suite.

BPbowhunter · 09-24-2008, 07:51 PM

therma-cell

Kenny Fischer · 09-25-2008, 12:18 AM

Bug Band, Full Draw in omaha sells them, they are a wrist band that is made up of Geraniol, it has been extensively tested by the University of Florida and found to be the best insect repellent available today. Provides hours of protection from blood feeding insects and is environmentally and child safe. Does not contain Deet or any other controversial ingredients.

they work great!

Hunter · 09-25-2008, 09:58 AM

I went to the Bug Band web site and it says some thing about the 'pleasant smell'! I will be staying away from this as the smell is why I don't like bug repellant when deer hunting.

Kenny Fischer · 09-25-2008, 11:18 AM

i have used the bug band for a couple years and have had no problem with the smell.

jimbosan · 09-25-2008, 09:59 PM

Why not just get a bug suite? Problem solved!

**Ty Stromquist** · 09-26-2008, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenny Fischer

i have used the bug band for a couple years and have had no problem with the smell.

I think he is talking about the deer having a problem with the smell.

Kenny Fischer · 09-27-2008, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ty Stromquist

I think he is talking about the deer having a problem with the smell.

correct

09-24-2008, 12:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
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09-25-2008, 12:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
Kenny Fischer Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: nebraksa Posts: 239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Bug Band, Full Draw in omaha sells them, they are a wrist band that is made up of Geraniol, it has been extensively tested by the University of Florida and found to be the best insect repellent available today. Provides hours of protection from blood feeding insects and is environmentally and child safe. Does not contain Deet or any other controversial ingredients. they work great!

09-25-2008, 09:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Hunter Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 158 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	I went to the Bug Band web site and it says some thing about the 'pleasant smell'! I will be staying away from this as the smell is why I don't like bug repellant when deer hunting.

09-25-2008, 11:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kenny Fischer Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: nebraksa Posts: 239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	i have used the bug band for a couple years and have had no problem with the smell.