How to Make Scent Blockers

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Smart hunters know that their prey can pick up on even the minutest amounts of human scent, and will opt to use a scent blocker to help them remain undercover. But scent blockers that are sold in sport shops can be expensive, especially if you use them often. If you are a hunter, and are interested in saving money while you pursue your hobby, a homemade alternative to the commercially marketed scent blockers can cost considerably less, and is just as effective.

Things You'll Need

• One quart of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide One quart of bottled water ¾ cup of baking soda 2 oz. of unscented liquid body soap Gallon sized pitcher Gallon sized container Long handled, plastic spoon Kitchen sink or bathtub Spray bottle

Instructions

1. Place a gallon sized pitcher in your kitchen sink, bathtub or outside area, which can catch any overflow of the scent blocker ingredients. The mixing process can be messy, and should be done somewhere that will be unaffected by the products used.

2. Mix the bottled water and liquid body soap together in the pitcher, and stir with a long handled, plastic spoon. The liquid soap and water should be mixed thoroughly together before moving on to the next step.

3. Add the hydrogen peroxide slowly to the water and liquid soap mix. Once again, stir with the long handled, plastic spoon thoroughly.

4. Pour the baking soda into the pitcher and stir once again. The contents of the pitcher should begin to foam, which is normal. Allow the mixed scent blocker to continue foaming until it no longer overflows the pitcher.

5. Pour the scent blocker mixture into the gallon sized container and loosely apply the cap. Do not tighten the cap. It will take a few days for all of the air to be released from the scent blocker mixture and a loose cap will allow it to escape.

6. Store the scent blocker in a dry area that maintains a low humidity level. Fill a spray bottle with the scent blocker and spray as needed while and during hunting.

Tips & Warnings

• It is important to remember that along with human scents, animals can also pick up on additional scents that may be lingering on your clothing. For this reason it is always a good idea to wear freshly laundered hunting clothes that have been washed in an unscented detergent such as, unscented arm and hammer.

• Although a scent blocker does have its advantages, there are some risks involved with its use. Because human scent is often a deterrent that will send wildlife heading in the opposite direction, the lack of it will keep them around. Therefore, it is important to be extra cautious in trying to avoid coming face to face with any unexpected forest dwellers that may pose a threat.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Deer Hunters Club for more information