Just added to the "list of things not to discuss at a dinner party" (along with religion and politics) ...scent control
I do appreciate the viewpoints on both sides of this debate and the passion which each supports their views. As the ole saying goes, it's better to have 1 person with passion than 99 with a casual interest. And I can feel the passion on both sides!
I do NOT own a scent suit, and fall into the camp of playing wind/thermals, but I do wash my clothes in scent free detergent and bathe in scent free soap ...and yes, I have been busted - times that I have known about and likely many more times I did not know about.
At the end-of-the-day, I appreciate hearing the arguments for and against all topics and feel like sites such as this provide an avenue for people to be informed beyond what we get from a companies 60 second elevator pitch!
Just remember, there are lots of methods, and no single one has proven any more superior than another at achieving the ultimate objective - Dead deer!
But for some reason, as many things as we debate, scent control seems to get people fired up more than any. And in reality, it probably stems from our personal mentors and the beliefs they have shared with us along the way. Example: Are you in the Dan camp or John Camp? - two very different styles. Two very successful hunters. Two very strong and independent personalities. Two walls each full of massive public land giants.
I like the passion & the forum that allows for free speech/debate. And I hope it doesn't result in hurt feelings and frustration with one another.
I do appreciate the viewpoints on both sides of this debate and the passion which each supports their views. As the ole saying goes, it's better to have 1 person with passion than 99 with a casual interest. And I can feel the passion on both sides!
I do NOT own a scent suit, and fall into the camp of playing wind/thermals, but I do wash my clothes in scent free detergent and bathe in scent free soap ...and yes, I have been busted - times that I have known about and likely many more times I did not know about.
At the end-of-the-day, I appreciate hearing the arguments for and against all topics and feel like sites such as this provide an avenue for people to be informed beyond what we get from a companies 60 second elevator pitch!
Just remember, there are lots of methods, and no single one has proven any more superior than another at achieving the ultimate objective - Dead deer!
- Compound vs Traditional
- Stand vs Saddle
- Fixed blade vs mechanical
- rubber boots vs lace ups
- sticks vs wild edge steps vs bolts vs SRT vs screw ins
- Doyle's Gear Hoist vs figure 8 or daisy chain paracord
- Run and gun setups vs tried and true setups
- private land vs public land
- ...the list goes on
But for some reason, as many things as we debate, scent control seems to get people fired up more than any. And in reality, it probably stems from our personal mentors and the beliefs they have shared with us along the way. Example: Are you in the Dan camp or John Camp? - two very different styles. Two very successful hunters. Two very strong and independent personalities. Two walls each full of massive public land giants.
I like the passion & the forum that allows for free speech/debate. And I hope it doesn't result in hurt feelings and frustration with one another.