Homemade Scent Blocker
The big weekend is coming. You and your hunting buddies are going deer hunting in a nearby forest. You have everything ready to go. From camping gear to ammunition, your vehicle is packed. The only thing missing is a scent blocker. Scent blockers keep your body's natural odor from being detected by the animals you are hunting. You don't have to buy an expensive scent blocker from an outdoor supply store. You can easily make one at home for less.
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Homemade Scent Blocker
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To make a homemade scent blocker, mix 1 quart of distilled water, 1/2 cup of baking soda, 1 quart of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide and 1 ounce of unscented body wash in a bucket. Distilled water is easily found in grocery stores and drug stores along with unscented body wash. Stir the mixture with a long-handled spoon until the baking soda dissolves. The homemade scent blocker will give off some gases. Wear a nose mask and gloves.
Bottling the Mixture
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Pour the mixture into a spray bottle using a funnel. Pour any remaining mixture into a 1 gallon milk jug. Do not tighten the lids on the spray bottle or jug---leave them slightly unscrewed so the gases in the mixture can escape. Let the homemade scent bottler stand in a dark place for three days.
Applying the Scent Blocker
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Use the homemade scent blocker as a soap to wash your body and hair. Wash your entire body--animals have a strong sense of smell, and if you miss an area, the animal you are hunting may still detect you. Do not apply scented deodorant after you are done showering or bathing. Dry your body and hair with a clean towel that was not washed in scented detergent. Spritz your body and hair with the scent blocker. Spray your clothes, boots and other gear. Carry the spray bottle with you to the forest or other hunting area and spray yourself again after you exit your vehicle. Avoid getting the scent blocker in your eyes and mouth.
After Hunting
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Once you are back from hunting, take a shower with regular soap or body wash to remove the scent blocker. When washing your clothes, wash them separately in unscented detergent so the next time you go hunting the clothes will be scent free.
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