I hope I didn't ruin the spot. Thoughts?

[regulat0r]

I just got permission to hunt a piece of land near me. I scouted last weekend and found a narrow oak flat with many worn down deer trails leading to cover. It looked like a great spot so I hung a hand on stand there. The problem is it was 90 degrees that day and I was a sweaty mess. I know I left a ton of sweat/ scent in that area. If I let the spot settle for 2 weeks until the opener and maybe even a week into the season (3 weeks total) do u think I will be safe with deer being wise to me? I always hear so many different theories when it comes to leaving human scent near a stand. Any thoughts?

[G-Man]

Couple weeks should be fine, rain to wash scent away is always a help..

[Lawdwaz]

I just got permission to hunt a piece of land near me. I scouted last weekend and found a narrow oak flat with many worn down deer trails leading to cover. It looked like a great spot so I hung a hand on stand there. The problem is it was 90 degrees that day and I was a sweaty mess. I know I left a ton of sweat/ scent in that area. If I let the spot settle for 2 weeks until the opener and maybe even a week into the season (3 weeks total) do u think I will be safe with deer being wise to me? I always hear so many different theories when it comes to leaving human scent near a stand. Any thoughts?

 

The deer could really care less.  They'll forget all about your sweaty carcass within hours, trust me.

[ants]

I wouldn't give it a second thought.

[WNYBuckHunter]

I setup a new stand in an area this year, which has had very little human activity in it compared to other years. 4 of us were in there for a few hours, including my kids running around smashing dead trees, picking up hickory nuts, I took a wizz or two, we did a bunch of heavy cutting of lanes, etc. It was 90+ out and we were all sweating. I have a trail cam 30 yards from the stand, and have night and daytime pictures of lots of deer, including a couple of mature bucks feeding, walking, hanging out (one 4 year old buck walked around just in front of the camera during the evening for 1/2 hour eating hickory nuts) from that same evening going forward.

 

I wouldnt worry about it.

[genesee_mohican]

What they said.... I wouldn't worry too much. Besides bucks are mostly in their core areas at this time of year and may not be using the area you set up in until late Oct when they start moving outside of their core area in search of does. Could be good timing.

[Grizz1219]

Should be good... 

[jjb4900]

I've sweated my ass off putting up stands and killed deer that same afternoon out of them.......

[HuntOrBeHunted]

You're good to go. The deer will not move around a lot in that heat.

[NFA-ADK]

If we could actually get some rain to wash some of the scent away I think it would help but rain is not something I am familiar with as I have not seen any in a long time, lol.  Like stated above go for it!  I would not worry to much as the deer are not wise to us hunters, yet.  Good luck with your new area, I hope you have much success!

[WNYBuckHunter]

If we could actually get some rain to wash some of the scent away I think it would help but rain is not something I am familiar with as I have not seen any in a long time, lol.  Like stated above go for it!  I would not worry to much as the deer are not wise to us hunters, yet.  Good luck with your new area, I hope you have much success!

 

Moisture holds scent. The sun and UV rays beating down on the scent molecules breaks them down pretty quickly.

[Doc]

If deer spooked at every drop of sweat, urine or other human, coyote, dog, etc. that get deposited in the woods, they would never stop running .... lol. I believe there is a big difference in reactions to those kinds of deposited scents, and the fresh scent coming off the actual body. One is the scent of a critter that isn't there anymore, and the other is the scent of something that is still present.

[Five Seasons]

you'll be fine. it is best to try and do any major work when you know it's going to rain, but rarely will it impact your season.

[grampy]

Just get in there and hunt! They are deer. Not the mythical creatures that can read your mind, know your intentions, bank account number and your mom's maiden name. Just deer!

[WNYBuckHunter]

Read this. Has alot of input on the subject from people that work with tracking dogs, etc.

 

https://www.qdma.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59877

 

 

[Fantail]

Like everyone else said I wouldn't overthink it. If it's just one spot perhaps have an alternate path to it and switch it up.

[f3cbboy]

i've put up stands within a couple of weeks of openin - sweating my arse off - and by the time i get back to the house and out on the deck with a beer, there are deer walkihng thruogh right where i just was with the side by side and a two stroke limb trimmer.

[StevieSacs]

I have changed a stand mid season and hunted in it the next day and seen deer.  I think you are certainly fine!