topofmurrayhill Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Anybody make buck lure candles? I just saw a supplier selling the FO as a seasonal item. I guess if I knew anything about hunting it wouldn't have seemed strange, but for this city boy it was good for a real WTF moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Bwahahaha!! What the heck would you put the FO on? Seriously?? Can you see it now? The Buck trying to horn through the door to get to the candle LMAO!!! I know that some folks put fragrance of that sort on different things to train hunting dogs and stuff..but dang, that's seriously dangerous when you think about it~~ going where only nature should go LOLOLOL...sorry I can only imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy6512 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 WTF??? My husband is an avid hunter, and I reluctantly admit that I have more than one smelled doe-in-heat scent, but to put it in a freaking candle? Why would you do that? The only thing I can think of is maybe the intent was to soap it since hunters will spray that scent on there clothes and shoes anyway:undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaritamama Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 It's probably the same scent as "She-Pee" that you can buy at Sports Authority. I've never quite figured out why one would want to smell like a doe on heat?!?!?! Could be kinda dangerous..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooChelle Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Totally don't mean to hijack the thread..But along those lines, have ya'll ever smelled Red Fox Pee ?? EWWWWWW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 This is what one company does with this scent http://www.hottrails.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaritamama Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 There you are, sitting around the campfire, enjoying your s'mores, and before you know it, THERE'S A FREAKIN' DEER ON YOUR BACK!!!! ROFLMAO..... This just conjures up some really naughty images!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrubzz Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 LMAOOOI guess for non-hunters, it seems very strange indeed!Grew up a country boy and hunting filled the freezer and my ex-wife had a cousin who raised a herd of deer and is a natural scent manufacturer so I know just a bit about this So - I will cover a few thingsThere are several categories of scents for hunters - the basic ones are the Attractants such as doe-in-heat (I am sure you know why this attracts) , Rutting Buck (Makes a buck think he has "competition" and comes to see if the competition is bigger than him) and food scents (such as honeysuckle, acorns, persimmon, appleblossom, etc) - And you wouldn't want to put these on your person because the deer is searching for the source of the scent and if he sees you before you see him you simply won't see him - these are generally placed away from the hunter but in a spot he/she can seeThe other category of scents are cover scents - to try and mask the human odor - these are those such as the red fox pee (The thought being that not only will these scents help mask human odors, but also using scents from such animals because they "belong there") These are placed directly on the hunterHeating scents, as we know from candles, can result in a better hot throw and spread the scent further - thus the use in candles or candle warmer type products - And no, I don't think these would be used much around the deer camp, but rather out in the woods themselves while hunting - I had never seen or even heard of a candle using these scents but have heard of warmer type products to get a hot throwA side note - before anyone runs and starts a new "Hunter's Line" of candles - the proper use of scents in hunting can help a hunter - but using scents the wrong way or using the wrong scents at the wrong time will gaurantee that you scare off the game you are trying to attract - which wouldn't exactly do much for your sales lol - Plus it has to be a natural scent - what smells like honeysuckle in a candle to us won't neccessarily smell that way to a deerLike chandlers, hunting scent manufacturers spend a lot of time and money on research and developement - it is a HUGE business! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonrose64 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Ummm, I was told to come respond to this thread. lol:D Yup I am guilty. I make them. I make the incense too.I make the 4oz candles for the hunters. And let me tell ya, this stuff stinks.You would never wanna make it inside. I smell for days after making it. I swear it draws into my skin. lolAnyways, Yup Us hunters use these and they work. I got my buck within 20 minutes on my standMy man got his buck too. Of course his was bigger than mine..:undecided They only get used during the rut season, which is about to start anytime here in PA...Wish I was out there this year. So yup some of us are nuts enough to do it...Stink and all. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonrose64 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 A side note - before anyone runs and starts a new "Hunter's Line" of candles - the proper use of scents in hunting can help a hunter - but using scents the wrong way or using the wrong scents at the wrong time will gaurantee that you scare off the game you are trying to attract - which wouldn't exactly do much for your sales lol - Plus it has to be a natural scent - what smells like honeysuckle in a candle to us won't neccessarily smell that way to a deerLike chandlers, hunting scent manufacturers spend a lot of time and money on research and developement - it is a HUGE business! Scrubzz is right...I wouldn't recommend trying to make them unless you are a hunter and out in the big woods and know what the scents of nature are.LOL About the coverup scents? We use a vanilla spray, smells so good. Well last year I thought I was spraying myself down with the wonderful vanilla scent....I started smelling it, here it was the doe in heat scent!!!!!!I did not know it but my man changed bottles on me....I had to sit all day with that stink on me. Eating and all. peeeeU...Needless to say...I was not a very happy hunter that day....Good thang no buck were around.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I can see my hunter hubby out there now with a lit buck lure candle at his feet. Before you know it, a slight breeze, leaves fall on the sucker, and he starts a forest fire!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Around here, I wouldn't even blink at seeing a candle called Buck Lure. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbear93 Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Would you mind sharing where you purchase this FO from? My Dh has been after me for several years to find one.... A candle in the woods really scares me, But incense in the right container should be ok. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted October 20, 2005 Author Share Posted October 20, 2005 Would you mind sharing where you purchase this FO from? My Dh has been after me for several years to find one.... A candle in the woods really scares me, But incense in the right container should be ok. TIAI saw it at supplies4candles.com. The page is here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Anybody make buck lure candles? I just saw a supplier selling the FO as a seasonal item. I guess if I knew anything about hunting it wouldn't have seemed strange, but for this city boy it was good for a real WTF moment.LOL! One can only imagine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbear93 Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Thanks Top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowCow Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 My Dh has been after me for several years to find one.... A candle in the woods really scares me, But incense in the right container should be ok. TIAme too! Dh wants me to start making them (he's hunting at this moment) and I just can't imagine putting a hunter with a candle in the woods, especially since it is so dry down here most of the time! good to hear someone does make them, tho! i just couldn't imagine the stink! i told him i would not make them in the house...definitely in the garage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I am definitely not making this one. I already have deer thinking my yard is a restaurant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted October 21, 2005 Author Share Posted October 21, 2005 I am definitely not making this one. I already have deer thinking my yard is a restaurant.What, you don't want them thinking it's a brothel too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonrose64 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Just a quick note....If anyone is going to be making these or the incense and your hubby or wife hunts.. Please have them do a sniff test of what ever bucklure scent you buy. The scent has to smell exactly like the Real thing. If it doesn't, It will spook the deer away....Buck only react to the real deal...These candles and incense spook the doe right now, because it's not natural right now. Because they are not in heat...Our friend thought he was going to try 1 out now. Well he found out that it was a no no for now. lolPlus, yes burning a candle in the outdoors around all the leaves and such can be dangerous. I always state to use these on top of a rock or in the dirt only... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I have a customer that just loves my blueberry muffin candles. He has one sitting on his desk that he never lights but leaves open. He works with my dh and dh told me that all you can smell is this darn unburned blueberry muffin candle. Last month I sold the guy several of my blueberry muffin candles. Apparently he had spent the summer tracking bears in anticipation of bear hunting season. During his tracking he noticed that when the bears pooped, it was full of blueberries. This got him to thinking. He took those darn candles out to the woods and sat in a tree and just waited. He said it wasn't long until several bears came looking for the "smell." He got an 8 foot, 600+ bear with his bow. While I am happy for him, I feel bad that my candles lured that poor bear in and helped in getting him killed. Needless to say, the guy now swears by my blueberry muffin candles. So I guess it isn't just the scent of deer urine that an be useful to hunters. Who knew?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixiegal Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Here in Alabama the only thing men love more then deer hunting is football I would love to make these for my hubby and his 6 brothers, I think deer rut comes in Dec and Jan? I could be wrong about the time of year but these would make great but stinky gifts for hunters. Any special tips besides letting an advid hunter take a sniff before making candles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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