But getting back on subject, I would not object to trying the vanilla. Id use a cloth soaked in it hung in line with the camer vs spraying all over the ground. I also belive pure Vanilla oil would do exactly the same thing. Nobody remembers Dan Fitzgerald promoting Vanilla-Killa back in the late 80's, early 90's? Add 2 oz. someone mentioned WD40, i've seen it use as a fish atractant. Between 2004 and 2007, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conducted a study on bear attractants and found that the black-licorice aroma of anise extract beat out all others. Used all kinds of baits and attractants over the years. If I send my neighbors a text and ask them to give me feedback on my lawn and plant rye into a giant dong pattern, I'm probably going to get some less than positive feedback. Vanilla has been used for many years as a deer attractant. I've never sprayed any on corn or anything else for that matter but any air fresheners or candles that my wife uses in the travel trailer are vanilla scented. :roll: I don’t know about the vanilla, but had someone say they always used anise as a combo cover and attractant and had a lot of success. Here are a few of the questions: I would like to have a better idea why this would not alert deer! I will keep pressing on to see what happens, as our general season opens next Saturday the 23rd as archery only closed Sunday night the 17th. Arkel23 Member. Hi All. Can’t say that I was ever aware of it spooking the deer but never could be sure it worked in a positive way either. Pour 1 to 2 oz. I was wondering if anyone else has tried this and if so what results you had. xraytracker84. Creating a feeding Site is one of the best ways to attract a lot of … So, he didn’t spook them. Posts: 117. If you get our voice mail at any time, please leave a message so that we can return your call. xraytracker84. center shot versus not quite center shot? Just my experience. Registered. I think it is worth experimenting with. X. salty saltydog452, Oct 26, 2009 #4. It was supposed to be the secret recipe of some commercial attractant. Big mature 8 point in velvet in it the next morning. Coat your boots in the spray before entering the woods and climbing into your stand. Homemade deer attractant Discussion in 'Ohio Whitetail Deer Hunting' started by gregory1, Nov 27, 2004. Tried it once. X. I have even used cloves and allspice to help cover human odor. Mix together with a couple tablespoons of water until the Kool-Aid dissolves. Yeah, I would need to take a half dozen cookies with me because smelling vanilla will make me want some as well. Back in the 70’s I used a commercial product called “Cover-Up” that was mostly of Vanilla. Here’s how you do it: Get a container of vanilla extract and either put it in a spray bottle and saturate some of the vegetation around your stand or use a wick (as with urine attractant), pour extract on it and hang it from a tree. Cut the vanilla beans in half lengthwise with scissors or a knife. I think it is curiosity more than any other factor. Woodsman. I don’t have enough deer to have the courage to try, in case it spooks them. Joined: Oct 2016. and when i go hunting, i spary down with it again, under my boot to my hat.be honest with u just straight vanilla. Subs Phone Hours: M-F 9am to 3pm (mtn. Of course, there are commercial deer pheromone and urine scented products as well. 8). Been trapping hogs heavy on my 260 acre place for 10 years. Place the cloth rag into the zip-lock freezer bag. I was given this recipe last year. The main purpose is to keep your throat from drying out and causing you to cough (or suffer with the need to). When I asked how he managed to get every buck to stop in front of and pose perfectly for his game camera to capture great images of their racks, he said he put vanilla extract in a spray bottle and sprayed it all over and the ground, surrounding vegetation, and sometimes piles of corn. gregory1 Guest. Vanilla is kind of a neutral odor and like anise, or mint is somewhat an attractant. However, I’ve heard of hunters that have used vanilla extract, almond extract and even peanut butter to draw in deer. Another scent that seems to not bother deer is cinnamon. Dec - $0 Jan - $0 Total Raised - $500.00 Never heard of using vanilla. I tried it out one morning (Texas county, south central Missouri) and got deer pictures that same day (evening). On 10/11, Bow for bear comes in and I spray the day before and when I start hunting. and that we use it all season long. Ive read reviews on that stuff and Im sure you are right. on 10/4, Bow season starts and I start spraying leaves, trees, brush, etc with scent that week. OP. Bears will come to it. Deer attractant recipe' Missouri. Cherry Vanilla Food Scent Recipe. Shake vigorously and you’re good to go. I’ve never tried it myself. Same goes here. That’s probably all it was! Young deer and smaller bucks will come in to it without hesitation. If you don’t get the email newsletter, here is the original tip. It is good in early season use. and i forgot a to tell a couple things, dont buy the vanilla with alcohol in it deer dont like it. 1/2 packet of cherry Kool-Aid; Preparation. I am just worried that introducing a new odor would possibly spook the deer I have already on camera while just trying to get a "better" picture. If they cannot smell you, your ahead of the game! put in a plastic container and mix. 4 cups of corn. #6512567 10/26/16 04:04 PM: Joined: Oct 2016. I cant get past the feeling of smelling like a 6 foot ice cream cone. I think I am going to put out a pile of corn at a camera location where I haven't had much activity and spray it with vanilla and see if deer hit it more frequently. Smorgon199 20-Jan-19. I've had success with Pure vanilla extract in film containers. Well.. Wish I could find that soap again. Put the beans in an 8-ounce jar. Store in a cool, dark area such as a kitchen cabinet for 3 weeks, shaking the bottle every week. Having said that, I would think a “cover scent” would be a derivative of the natural surroundings. Never thought of using vanilla before, but i have played with the thought of apple scented air freshener like fabreeze… or would that be considered “baiting”? If it don't work its easy clean up. I have used it as an attractant in the past, it will bring in deer particularly early in the season. That’s probably all it was! I was told of a "home-brew" deer attractant several years ago. Few years back the new method was Indian corn and adding cocane to the corn feeder.LOL. Makes enough for four ScentBlaster refills, or 240+ hrs of scent. Finally, I’ll spray a vanilla extract cover scent on the bottom of my boots to help mask the scent that I’d normally leave along the path. The best way to do that is keep the wind in your face and hunt based on the predominate wind direction for the day. Don't guess it would hurt to try. Now.. if you are Black Bear hunting.. use 1 Part distilled water, 2 parts vanilla extract and 1 part Anise Oil. News: Funds raised: Oct - $320. He would sprinkle around traps and on himself, etc. I wonder if some part of the smell resembles a natural odor. How about it? Add a few teaspoons of vanilla extract to a spray bottle filled with distilled water to create a very effective and easy scent-covering spray. Main ingredient in Nose Jammer, I believe. I have not personally used it but have heard of its use as Steve mentioned. Folks used it quite a bit back in the early 70’s, and there was actually a brand that used the vanilla smell, but I can’t recall the name. Woodsman. Home › Forums › Campfire Forum › Vanilla Cover Scent tip. I beleive Steve is right though, that it is a curiosity attractant. 01-Oct-11. From: Stick Slinger. I have used the vanilla, I couldn’t say the results were either positive or negative on deer. I’ve had good luck with Trails End for pre-rut and rut and it has some anise in it. It only works with the pure esentual oils though,the artifical flavourings don’t work. Simply buy pure vanilla extract and follow these tips to make a simple solution using water. Used to use Black Gold which smelled like licorice, so I thought this might work too. Well I have discovered it's just not for bears. Press the air out of the zip-lock bag and seal. Now.. if you are Black Bear hunting.. use 1 Part distilled water, 2 parts vanilla extract and 1 part Anise Oil. I have had decent success with it by using cotton balls in 35mm film containers. Older deer – patriarchal does and larger bucks will however find it suspect from the start. Stick Slinger 03-Oct-11. X. xraytracker84 OP. i personally hate WD40 for anything,it will dry out and make things rust. The hardest part for me is not crunching on them after they are half gone. there us a huge vanilla following on TBH, lots of guys spray it on their corn and swear by it. Does vanilla attract deer? Pesky insects like mosquitoes, ticks, deer flies, black flies and gnats won't stand a chance against it. I used it in a wick dripper out away from my blind, and can’t say good or bad about it. I swung the door open immediately and let him out cuz I didn't want him to hurt himself, so no pics. if you want a deer bait that will drive deer crazy try grape kool-aid. I was recently talking with one of my friends who has the greatest trail camera pictures of his bucks on his lease. i have used vanilla and sweet anise for cover scents for over 20yrs. Vanilla is a natrual attractant. Deer often exhibit curiosity, not fear, when they encounter vanilla-based cover scents. I can honestly say that every deer I have shot whether with shotgun, or muzzle loader (still no bow kill), I have had one in my mouth or just finished one. From that perspective, it will bring in deer, basically because of curiosity. kwikstik wrote: Mr. Stout, I think the product you remember was called “Cover Up”and it did indeed smell exactly like vanilla extract. first we wash our hunting clothes with bakin soda and then spary them down with the vanilla and let them hang out to dry. Anise and vanilla extracts have a powerful scent and I found over the years that deer, moose, fox and all other kinds of animals will come in to the scent of these 2 aromas. Im thinking the cocaine in the deer corn would be counter productive unless your camera has a quick trigger speed. Screw the lid on and give it … spaying it on lures to catch more fish will work at times. Vanilla Extract For Deer Attractant? Vanilla is kind of a neutral odor and like anise, or mint is somewhat an attractant. Young deer and smaller bucks will come in to it without hesitation. One benefit of using a scent over a food is that many states don’t recognize them as bait. I believe in science and I’m an insufferable dickhead. Leave a bit intact at the end if desired. Don't think that it attracts deer but it doesn't hurt anything either. I can understand cover scent that smells like something natural, but vanilla, not so much. The same thing works with dogs,prue esentual oils fatigue their noses an for a short time they have a hard time smelling lesser scents. time) deer are curious and they will check anything. I have even used cloves and allspice to help cover human odor. Using it is simple. He was pissed. Odor-neutralizing clothing such as merino wool also helps. Cover with alcohol. Me and my good friend tim been using it for a awhile now. I was recently talking with one of my friends who has the greatest trail camera pictures of his bucks on his lease. I’ve used a lot of natural stuff over the years to good effect. dafish 02-Oct-11. It contained vanilla and almond extracts, hazelnut flavored coffee creamer and a few other unremarkable ingredients of which i can't recall. And 1 bottle of dark Karo syrup. he said if it is going to rain put it out dry, but if it isn't going to rain put 1 part water for 6 parts kool- aid. 2 cups oatmeal. Don't know if it would work or not. Does anyone have any suggestion on homemade deer attractant. Used a commercial product called “ Cover-Up ” that was mostly of vanilla when they encounter vanilla-based cover.. I swung the door open immediately and let them hang out to dry and experiences first ever. 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