Tinks trophy buck lure

[bulletman]

Hey all, I posted this on a deer hunting board and as usuall no one answers...Any one here use tinks lure to bring the bucks in closer ?....I have a wide area full of acorns, lots of deer sign. But cant hardly see them once season opens, will this stuff or something else bring them in?...The place they bed and come in at is off my land, So I am trying to nail them here somehow.

Ron

 

[Ohio Rusty]

Tinks works, but I usually carry a couple of apples in with me. One I cut up and toss the pieces around my stand, the other is for me. Apples are a deers biggest weakness next to sex.
Ohio Rusty

 

[Dave K]

Scents can sometimes be a tough call. Remember, these bucks in your area pretty well know the scent of the does in your area. Now, when the rut gets hot, then they may throw less caution to the wind. but before the rut, they may view your deer scent as a fake. Yes, I have taken deer using scent, but knowing when and how to use it is very important. Don't contanimate the area with a mix of human and deer scent and don't leave your deer scent there when you leave. Wear rubber boots and rubber gloves to hang your scent "bombs". Then pick them up when you leave. :results:

 

[bulletman]

Thanks.....this is the stuff that is supposed to have tarsal gland in it, to trigger a fighting response from other bucks, them thinking another male moved in the area.

 

[Dave K]

That is fine as well. But, the next question is "does this scent then seem more dominate then the buck you have there to hunt"? I have seen bucks (and does) blown out of the woods by scents. Grunt calls, can be another problem. If you sound to big, you can scare the big boy you have to hunt. One call I have had the best luck with is a doe bleet. Everyone wants to be around a doe, especially bucks. Don't go loud and only use it when you see deer. I try to encourage does to walk inder me so that they leave a natural scent path for bucks to follow.

 

[bulletman]

I have no clue which is stronger, I am very new to Deer hunting, I only got a couple in my life, never really learned anything about them or how to properly hunt them. Never went hunting with anyone either.( just a few times) All my hunting was for rabbits, squirrels and birds. I did get some decent boots and a climber stand, hoping that between, Bow, muzzle and rifle seasons I will get atleast a few this year. In georgia we have from now till Jan. for deer. The rut starts around mid november in this area I am in.

 

[Dave K]

I have been bowhunting since '78. I am not an expert and what works for me may not work for you. These are just things that I have learned over the years. Last year was the first year I took a deer with a gun. I always just love to bowhunt. I learned by myself as well. School of hard knocks, is a pretty good teacher. If you care to, you will find my name in Ohio's Buckeye Big Buck and a couple of times in Pope and Young's book. Here in Ohio our seasons runs to the end of Jan. as well. I love the late season! Everyone else has quit, the deer are wading snow in a predictable fashion and the woods is all yours to enjoy. Of course here you will need clothes to stay out in near or below 0

 

[bulletman]

Dave,.LOL.I grew up outside of Cleveland. I know cold all too well.( Chardon )..thats one of the reasons I moved down here..I'm thinking I may need to just stay out this area till rut begins, then use the lures..I got my GPR 54 cal.doing 4 inch groups at 100 yards, So I think I may get one then, or right at pre rut. thats about the longest shot where I am..probly be more like 50 or so.

 

[Catof9tails]

I'll have to agree with Dave. But have to say, different hunting areas mean different hunting tactics. There's not one true receipe that fits all situations. Buck/doe ratios can play havoc with hunting stratagies. If your area has a good or high buck population then I would say scents may work for you (results may vary). Some folks have better luck than others that use scents. As for myself, I'm convinced scents make a differance, but my area has a high buck population. Here is one example from last years hunt. Located a natural scrape, used four to five drops of "Active Scrape" from Wildlife Research Center and single doe estrous per visit in the scrape. Started doctoring the scrape on October 25th and renewed the scrape on 3 to 4 day intervals, but used scents in combination (sometimes both and sometimes only one scent). I never used the scent bombs. Most important thing is not to contaminate the scrape site with human odor. I used Scent Killer-Autumn Formula made by Wildlife Reasearch Center. It smells like fresh dirt. I spray my shoes, clothes, gear and the bottom of boots before I get to the stand and again before I approach the scrape. Pre-rut starts in my area around November 5th. Final results - Five bucks in three days during the hours of 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. and four of the five were takers. On day three (Nov 11th) I shot a 140 whitetail. But the catch is, the 140 was the only one to actually go to the scrape. I just let the scents work and I did not grunt call or rattle. IMO, using scents from dominant bucks elliminate the smaller bucks. The smaller bucks will still cruise through, but will only mark areas with urine in the area of the scrape in most cases and from my experience. Which goes back to what I think Dave is saying. If the smell is too dominant, then no buck will compete with the scrape.

This year, I'm trying out some new doe scents from Code Blue. But will still use the Active Scrape scent as well.

In conclusion, I say give a try with the scents.

Sorry for being so long winded.
Best of luck, Cat9

 

[bulletman]

I read on other boards that code blue works good...wondering about apples, the deer wouldnt feel that the apple smell is out of place for this area ?..and then not respond ?.no apple trees anywhere around here..

 

[ssettle]

Harpman, Scents do work but they have a time and a place. Don't depend on them to much. Sometimes they do more harm than good. I use scents during the rut and only cover scent before then. Hunt for the Does and the bucks will come. Just don't hunt an area to much or you'll scent the place up to much with human scent. Have fun and remember it's called hunting don't depend on what some company claims their scents will do. What I like to do is take the glands off a deer I've taken the year before and use that as my deer lure. It works and I know where it came from. Good Luck :results:

 

[Robert58]

Harpman

Go to www.archerytalk.com and post your question there, Bowhunting and Bowhunter Showcase section. You might get an answer from Tink Himself.

:thumbsup:

Robert

 

[Catof9tails]

Baiting or feeders are not allowed in the state I live. I've been told by the old folgies not use apples in an area that does not have apple trees. And again, if you do try baiting with apples, it may prove successful...and then again it may not. You might give it a try and see if it works, but you'll need spend some time sitting on the stand to determine that. But have to say that feeding and rutting are two different deals with the whitetail buck. Pre-rut or full rut, that buck has only one thing on his mind and that's chasing the hot doe. :imo:

Good luck with what ever your decision may be.
Cat9

 

[KampKool]

Baiting or feeders are not allowed in the state I live. I've been told by the old folgies not use apples in an area that does not have apple trees. And again, if you do try baiting with apples, it may prove successful...and then again it may not. You might give it a try and see if it works, but you'll need spend some time sitting on the stand to determine that. But have to say that feeding and rutting are two different deals with the whitetail buck. Pre-rut or full rut, that buck has only one thing on his mind and that's chasing the hot doe. :imo:

Good luck with what ever your decision may be.
Cat9

My dad always had a couple of apples on him. He would skin the apple w/ his knife & eat the apple while scattering the skin near his stand & always left the apple core in his stand when we used some a couple of days in a row. Game wardens don't leave the woods road and check what you left at a stand a mile away in the woods...besides an apple core, after you ate the apple is an organic compost that's good to leave in the woods!

PA got one big private camp for 'baiting squerrels' with their corn feeder. Funny, we always found corn in the deer we shot in the state land alongside their land too!

:m2c:

 

[bulletman]

Thanks for all the info guys..I think I am getting antsy..wanting a deer too bad..LOL...I am pretty sure once pre rut starts I can nail one though...It just bugs me though, knowing they are all right here, and cant get one within bow range when I want. on my property, I have just 4 acres, But you cant go 10 feet without seeing where they been eating brush or nuts..my 4 acres are right on the edge of a piece of land thats like 150 acres, and thats where they sleep and do more eating, 2 creeks run through my land too.its a pretty good setup for rifles.

 

[sniper68]

Its true, if ya got nuthin good ta say abot someone, tis better ta say nuttin at all, however I will say, BEWARE of the snake oil salesman. Try pure Amonia as an attractant, real Vanilla and or Annis extract as a sent cover. Just got to remember a little dab will do ya!!! :m2c: :results:

 

[Stumpkiller]

Baiting is illegal in NY. I guess it's all in how you interpret the letter of the law. I hunt the natural feeds, but I don't position it or add to it.

 

[leadball]

Also watch the wind. Even the best scent will not help if the deer wind you. I carry a little tin with the fillings of cattails and periodically scatter them into the wind.

 

[roundball]

Also watch the wind. Even the best scent will not help if the deer wind you. I carry a little tin with the fillings of cattails and periodically scatter them into the wind.

I've noticed a number of items referenced for this purpose like tieing a feather to the front of a barrel or bow...a squirt bottle of talcum powder, etc, etc.

The question I always puzzle over is what does someone do if the wind shifts from a less desirable direction...do they stop hunting and go home?

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[sniper68]

Here's what I does... :snore: :snore: :snore: