Common Questions

Scrape King contains only one type of gland. The Pre-Orbital gland specifically from bucks. Although this is not a very dominant scent, it can be used effectively through the rut. We recommend using Scrape King in scrapes that have already been started or using it in conjunction with Scrape Addict to start a new scrape.

Scrape Queen is very similar to our Scrape King scent. The only difference is we make it with only doe Pre-Orbital glands. This is NOT a hot doe or estrus scent. Scrape Queen is a great scent to add to scrapes or rubs to show other deer and bucks that multiple deer have been in the area and are around. Use Scrape Queen in conjunction with Scrape Addict in the Summer all the way to Winter to start new scrapes or make it seem as though a new doe has been in the area.

Scrape Addict is our prized mock scrape scent. With a combination of 5 different glands from bucks and does, this shows other deer that there has been many new deer in the area and are using a scrape as a community scrape. This is the best scent to use early in the summer and into the hunting season especially when you are starting a brand new scrape.

Buck Junkie was designed specifically for the guys putting out rub posts and truly wanting to "put deer where you want them." It is a great scent to use when you are trying to funnel a deer into a specific area or be presented with a perfect shot opportunity. Read more on setting a rub post properly above. Buck Junkie can be used year around but is the most effective when applying to a new rub post or during the rut.

LHD is our improved version of estrus attractants. We have taken a doe in heat's urine, and blended it with glands from a doe in heat as well to provide the most realistic smell of a hot doe in the area. Use LHD in the early weeks of the Rut through the following later weeks of the Rut.

When it comes to setting a new mock scrape or rub post, it truly can come down to the goal you are seeking.

For Scrapes, we start a lot of our scrapes in late June to early July to ensure that the majority of deer in the area will start using it. This makes the scrape become a community scrape and is key for making a scrape that will be highly active throughout the hunting season.

For Rub Posts, we typically start setting rub posts in the middle of September. Here in Iowa, our deer are typically getting close to being completely shedded of their velvet which is when they will be starting to rub on trees. You can wait to put a rub post in depending on your location, but having it there when they start coming out of velvet will help them know it is there when they start to get a little more fired up.

You can absolutley use more than one scent on a rub or scrape. In fact, we highly recommend having at least two different scents on any scrape whenever you are applying scents. This will only make your scrape appear to be more active by other deer.

With rub posts specifically, we recommend using Buck Junkie Oil on it's own to start the rub post. If you are wanting to add another scent to it, Scrape King is a great additive. Otherwise, once the bucks start rubbing on it, you can use Buck Junkie Oil to refreshen it in conjunction with any of the other scents if preferred.

There are times when you may be using your scents frequently especially during the season. As long as you keep them inside when not in use during those periods, you'll be good. If you have some left over at the end of the season or got them early, keep them in the refrigerator.

Note: Avoid leaving scents in excessive heat or cold temperatures. Freezing them is not good nor are things like a vehicle in the sun.

For Scrape King, Scrape Queen and Scrape Addict: The sprays you can use 4-5 sprays on a licking branch. Just be careful not to use a significant amount more than that due to our scents being a very potent smell to the deer. The pastes, you can apply about a peanut size to a few different spots on a limb or leaves in the same scrape.

Buck Junkie Paste can be used similarly to the scents listed above. The Buck Junkie Oil, when using on a rub, you can put 3-4 different spots on the post that are about 2" long.

LHD can be applied to the amount you want. It is very difficult to use too much of the LHD and in some cases, having a decent amount in front of a tree stand/blind can actually help keep deer in the area more relaxed when they have been alerted to something.