FAQ's

We at Buck Stop get many questions on the best ways and times to use different scents. Hopefully this column will help answer some of your questions. If you don't find an answer to your question here, you can e-mail Buck Stop at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we will post your question along with our answer. We will be updating this page frequently so check back often.

QUESTION: When is the best time to use estrus type scents?

ANSWER: This is our most asked question, estrus scents like Mate-Tricks Doe-In-Heat, 200 PROOF, Guide Grade Scents Doe-In-Heat scents can be used any time the bucks in your area have shed their velvet. The prime time would be the 4 weeks prior to the peak of the rut in your area. The second best time is the post rut period.

QUESTION: What scent should I use in a mock-scrape?

ANSWER: Any kind of buck urine works well, Buck Stop's Ruck'n Buck or Guide Grade Scents Rutting Buck urine work extremely well during the peak of the rut, our Supreme Buck urine or Guide Grade Scents Non-Rutting buck urine work well for opening scrapes or playing the role of a young buck infringing on a dominate bucks scrape.

QUESTION: What is the best scent to use when sitting in a tree stand?

ANWSER: The hunting pro's here at Buck Stop recommend the following, Buck Stops Rack-koon scent, or one of Buck Stops Masking scents. You don't want a buck looking up at you when you are sitting in a tree stand. If you place a deer attractant at your sitting height you invite the deer to look right up at you. Always use a scent eliminator when hunting out of a tree.

QUESTION: What is the most powerful cover/masking scent?

ANSWER: Buck Stop's Skunk scent is by far the most powerful cover/masking scent, just a drop or two will do. There is a big misconception concerning skunk scent being a warning odor. True skunks spray when threatened, however a small amount of skunk scent is very attractive to many animal species. TIP: Trappers have known this for years and rely on skunk scent to attract fur-bearers to trap sets. A couple drops added to a scrape will drive bucks crazy.