Beating the Senses
This article by Tracy Breen covers a lot of ground. From scent control to choosing better cover. The area I found most interesting is about how ultraviolet light can be seen by game. Even if your not entirely sold on UV Killers yet, there is plenty in this article for everyone.
The Disappearing Act: by Tracy Breen
…..Most camouflage clothing has ultraviolet brighteners in the fabric. It has been proven that animals and birds have sensitivity to ultraviolet light and the 438nm short blue wavelengths that humans are blind to. According to experts, when you sit in a treestand, you are probably glowing blue. This would explain why many times when hunters are sitting still they get busted; to a deer they look like a blue lightbulb! The solution to the problem is using a spray called UV Killer. The liquid spray absorbs ultraviolet wavelengths and eliminates the blue glow caused by fabric dyes and detergents that contain UV brighteners. I also used another brand called Fool-a-Deer. I was skeptical of such products until I went on a recent hunt with the owner of a prominent arrow company. He informed me how successful he had been at stalking game since he started using UV killers on his hunting garments.
Being like a ghost in the woods can be difficult. To successfully disappear in the woods and fool the senses of deer, you will have to go through an extensive routine every time you hang a stand and get dressed. You will have to follow the routine every time you return to the truck after a hunt. It will probably add several minutes of prep time to each hunt and add several minutes to the end of each hunt as you undress. Most of us have busy lives and finding a few extra minutes can be impossible. However, if harvesting a monster whitetail is something you are serious about, I bet you can find the time!
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