Building a Mock Scrape
Now that you've found the right area, let’s get specific. Where should you set up your "mock" scrape? The best bet is to find the "hottest", freshest scrape in that area and go a short distance upwind of that scrape until you find the same height overhanging branch on the same type of tree that the buck favored with his original scrape. Obviously winds change, use the prevailing wind for that area at that time of year as your guide. It's best to be within fifty yards of the buck's real scrape, but it can work further away depending upon the type of area, timing, and demeanor of that specific buck. Setting up your "mock" scrape as close to the real scrape as possible is best. As stated, you want to make it seem as if you are taking over that buck's area.
Choosing a Location
You may choose a location that does not have any natural scrapes in the area. Try to pick a spot that is similar to the places where you have found good scrapes. Typically, the overhanging interaction-branch is about five feet high. However, it can hang a little higher or lower. It's best to find a branch that is the same height, and on the same type of tree as the buck seems to be favoring in that area.
If there is not an interaction-branch to your liking, one can be created. Simply wedge freshly cut branches in-between other limbs or secure the branches in place with rope or other fasteners to create a man-made interaction-branch.
How to Build a Scrape
Hang your Ultimate Scrape-Dripper®above the interaction-branch if at all possible. While wearing rubber gloves, make sure you apply Scent Killer® to the Ultimate Scrape-Dripper®. Washing the Ultimate Scrape-Dripper® before its first use with Scent Killer®Clothing Wash™is a good idea. It is possible bad odors could have gotten on the cloth covering on the Ultimate Scrape-Dripper®from handling out of the package.
The ideal spot would have a five foot high interaction-branch and then another branch directly above that one a good seven feet high or more. Pull the higher branch down with a pruner or long branch and hang your Ultimate Scrape-Dripper®high.
By hanging the Ultimate Scrape-Dripper®high, it reduces the chance that a buck will notice it when he is working the scrape. The actual "mock" scrape is best made with a stick or branch found in that area. Touch the stick only while wearing rubber gloves. With your stick, under the interaction-branch, clear an oval area free of leaves and other debrisapproximately three feet wide by four feet long. It's important that the area does not contain any budding saplings or small growing pieces of brush. It's best if the area is cleared down to the dirt and is free of all leaves and other obstructions.
Filling the Ultimate Scrape-Dripper®and then hanging it is best done before you create the actual scrape. This way you do not have to worry about stepping in the scrape after it is made and it is easier to properly position the "mock" scrape directly below the Ultimate Scrape-Dripper®.
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