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While recently elk hunting, my buddy and I came across some really fresh elk urine and droppings. I began to think of all of the ways I could use this natural scent to mask (or at least supplement) my own smell. Has anyone intentional used fresh scat or urine in such a way? And if so, is there a good way to do it? I don't know if it would actually help, but I figure it couldn't hurt...
Question by tyson. Uploaded on October 03, 2012
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Tyson,
It can't hurt. You should try it. The elk urine can't get any fresher, then what you found. Put it on the bottom of your pants. Good Luck!
I rub it on my boots and coveralls, mostly when i find a scrapre, i'll grab a handful and smear it on. I saw Tred Barta doe this on Tv.
Probaly better than anything store bought.
I have sat down and rubbed my legs around in fresh elk beds to get their smell on me.
If this is necessary to kill an elk with a bow and arrow, I probably never will. However, if you feel that it increases your chance of getting lucky, go wallow in an elk wallow,,,,
The deer in my area like the smell of fried bacon, I try to eat a pound or so before I go out to the morning hunt:)
I don't try to use it but I don't avoid stepping in it when walking through the woods. i'm sure I guet a few clingers that may help. :)
Now if you are really dedicated and hardcore, you would eat the elk scat for a week before the hunt so your perspiration would give off the musk smell of elk. LOL Or you could just work the wind to your advantage.
Just a pinch between your cheek and gum and you are in business.
My guess is you would be better off using the wind to your advantage rather than rubbing poop and urine on yourself but like you said it can't hurt. Might be a little tough on your social life.
It could only help not hurt
Oh for .... C'mon guys. This fella is seriously considering this. No, you don't need to do that. Elk are about the easiest thing I have hunted. Their sociability is their downfall. They would often wait and see what I was even when I knew they could smell and hear me. I didn't do too badly: thirteen in thirteen years. Of course, those were the days before wolves arruved. Might be different today.
Also, elk are notorious carriers of ghiardia and mountain dysentary. Don't go handling their crap unless you feel the need to do a LOT of crapping yourself. I caught that bug from drinking below an elk wallow and lucky it didn't kill me. Within a day I was so weak it took me fifteen minutes to get into the saddle. Had to leave half my camp because I didn't have the strength to get in on the horses. Wicked!
Thanks everyone. I've compiled all of the responses into one obvious and collective answer: smear the urine and feces onto my buddy's face with a stick, warrior style.
Elk pellets are a sure sign that they have been in the area. A better sign is an elk standing right over a freshly dropped pile. I might scuff my boot in it to see how fresh it is, but never ever handle any animal droppings for any reason. If you found fresh elk urine, you must be close! Get ready to shoot! LOL
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Now if you are really dedicated and hardcore, you would eat the elk scat for a week before the hunt so your perspiration would give off the musk smell of elk. LOL Or you could just work the wind to your advantage.
Just a pinch between your cheek and gum and you are in business.
My guess is you would be better off using the wind to your advantage rather than rubbing poop and urine on yourself but like you said it can't hurt. Might be a little tough on your social life.
Also, elk are notorious carriers of ghiardia and mountain dysentary. Don't go handling their crap unless you feel the need to do a LOT of crapping yourself. I caught that bug from drinking below an elk wallow and lucky it didn't kill me. Within a day I was so weak it took me fifteen minutes to get into the saddle. Had to leave half my camp because I didn't have the strength to get in on the horses. Wicked!
Elk pellets are a sure sign that they have been in the area. A better sign is an elk standing right over a freshly dropped pile. I might scuff my boot in it to see how fresh it is, but never ever handle any animal droppings for any reason. If you found fresh elk urine, you must be close! Get ready to shoot! LOL
Tyson,
It can't hurt. You should try it. The elk urine can't get any fresher, then what you found. Put it on the bottom of your pants. Good Luck!
I rub it on my boots and coveralls, mostly when i find a scrapre, i'll grab a handful and smear it on. I saw Tred Barta doe this on Tv.
Probaly better than anything store bought.
Oh for .... C'mon guys. This fella is seriously considering this. No, you don't need to do that. Elk are about the easiest thing I have hunted. Their sociability is their downfall. They would often wait and see what I was even when I knew they could smell and hear me. I didn't do too badly: thirteen in thirteen years. Of course, those were the days before wolves arruved. Might be different today.
Thanks everyone. I've compiled all of the responses into one obvious and collective answer: smear the urine and feces onto my buddy's face with a stick, warrior style.
I have sat down and rubbed my legs around in fresh elk beds to get their smell on me.
If this is necessary to kill an elk with a bow and arrow, I probably never will. However, if you feel that it increases your chance of getting lucky, go wallow in an elk wallow,,,,
The deer in my area like the smell of fried bacon, I try to eat a pound or so before I go out to the morning hunt:)
I don't try to use it but I don't avoid stepping in it when walking through the woods. i'm sure I guet a few clingers that may help. :)
It could only help not hurt
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