One of the most tried and true hunting tips is to play the wind when you hunt. However, it helps you stay still from swatting mosquitoes and that's a big plus. I have a Thermacell. We have seen this before. i finally got around posting the results of my experiment with the thermacell pad from last fall. well, i guess it really doesn't matter, i'm not going to the stand without it! Thermacell. MC 07-Aug-13. The ThermaCell creates smoke, and it emits an odor. If you’re always downwind, they can’t smell you. Replies (1) 1 0. Ken 07-Aug-13. Most important is the wind factor: Deer will smell you if they are downwind of you. They have a couple formulas...one is unscented, and the other has a "fall" cover scent with it. 2011 Youth Deer Hunt. Thermacell makes effective mosquito repellent and tick control products, including portable mosquito repellers, patio shield and tick control tubes. The question then is whether it is an odor that deer react to. Reply. For use from your backyard to the great outdoors, Thermacell liberates people who love the outdoors from the harmful effects of insects. And if I can smell it, a deer can definitely smell it. Sep 11, 2009 #1. i've always wondered if deer could smell the thermacell, cause i can. They say it has no scent and is meant for hunting and the deer don't smell it. THE WELCOME MAT. I use a Thermacell, and I believe it better to have a thermacell than to sit there an be swatting mosquitos. 2009 Youth Hunt. Although for turkey hunting it is not an issue to wear some type of scented bug spray, I still do not like the feeling or the smell of it, and deer season, especially early season those sprays are out of the question. D+DH Innovation Zone. Thermacell offers several models to choose from. Does anyone elses smoke and have a scent to it? If you have a small outlet for the hot air to get out of the blind, the heat and odor will rise a good ways before cooling and moving with the airflow. Thermacell keeps mosquitoes away without spray and offers a trusted and highly effective solution, coming with a 100% user satisfaction guarantee. Ace 06-Aug-13. Just try to position yourself with the wind in your favor and you'll be OK. Maybe. Make sure you follow a meticulous scent control program each and every time to head afield, and always hunt with the wind in your face. But sometimes you can’t avoid it. Heat rises, so they may not get a heavy dose and they may not react to it if they do. 2201 SW 152nd Street, Suite #3 Burien, WA 98166 USA. Replies (1) Options Top. do deer smell a thermacell Discussion in 'Deer Hunting' started by P/YHunter07, Sep 23, 2009. We did not notice any difference in the ability to keep away the bugs between traditional scent and earth scent. Please Read Before Registering. Hunt Prep Deer Bird Predator small game Gun & Ammo Clothing Field Care Bow Hunting Youth Hunting Shooting Products. Thermacell’s zone repellent technology eliminates the need for messy lotions or sprays, so you and your family are free to enjoy the outdoors, without worrying about mosquitoes or the harm they may cause. Even if you use all the fancy scent-eliminating sprays, soaps, and clothing detergents they can still smell you if you are sweaty. I can smell the thermacell when it's lit, so i think the deer can too. New from Thermacell is Thermacell Radius Zone, which is different from the original units. Kade,Yes, they they can smell propane fumes for sure, but the nice thing about heat - it rises. I am not sure, but I would say yes – it is new and deer don’t like stuff that is new. that is the most popular type bug spray, whether it spray, liquid, roll on , etc. We are usually not cognizant of our own smell (unless super sweated up) nor of its concentration because we are around it 24/7/365. But a detail-oriented strategy can help you get away with more than you would otherwise. Deer Hunting. THE CAMPFIRE. 2,930 106.
If you don't want to bring your iPad into the bathroom, we can send you a magazine subscription for free! CamdenTiger Member since Aug 2009 48011 posts. Select Post; Deselect Post ; Link to Post; Member. Quote. The Old Sarge 07-Aug-13. Old Crow 07-Aug-13. Ken 07-Aug-13. The bugs knew too!!! The Thermacell doesn’t smell bad — but it does smell. Yes, you can smell it, which leaves you wondering if the deer can smell it. Here’s how to use a Thermacell with an Ozonics scent eliminator. I been using deet mostly this year, and so far I am empty handed with the deer. 03-01-2011, 10:45 PM. I would suspect they can, they can smell just about everything. Home; New Hunter Guide; Articles. Yes, deer will smell your bug spray. Daniel Schmidt shows us how this new device works. Muzzymeat … So upon doing further research on the web I came across the ThermaCell ®. [embedded content] You’ll find interesting takes on the latest deer hunting gear in the D+DH Innovation Zone exclusively from Deer & Deer Hunting.