There are many types of scents used to cover or eliminate the natural odor of humans. Many game animals have a keen sense of smell and use it to spot and stay away from harm. Scents used to cover odor generally have a natural smell that game animals are used to and are not afraid of.
Musk scents are very common and used in many different kinds of hunting. These scents cover all natural odor of the hunter. Wash with a soap that has no odor and use this scent liberally as it is natural in the woods and by the water. It has a smell of a swamp or slough like a muskrat house. With it being natural animals are used of it.
Deer scents are used to attract the animal. These scents can be made of urine or glandular secretions. These items work very good in certain seasons. When deer are in heat and the male animals are on the move these scents work the best. You can use these scents in conjunction with calls to have a successful hunt. Keep your eyes moving as your prey could come in from many areas in a hurry.
Other scents used in hunting also mask your scent as well as make the game animal less weary. Thse scents are from timid animals like the fox. Big game are not scared of these animals and they hide your scent. Do not over use these scents because they will not seem natural then.
Scents are a big part of hunting. They will help you eliminate one sense of your prey. When you can succeed at that it brings your prey in range and success is possible.
