MOCK SCRAPES...PROVEN RESULTS ON 1800 ACRES DEER HUNTING

[@bucksniper65]

Thanks for all the great videos! I have found there is no need for putting any scent on the vine or in the scrape of a mock scrape. When the deer start using it they leave their own preorbital scent on the vine. They will continue using it all year long once it gets established. You are absolutely correct that the mock scrape has to be in the right place to get used. I place them right next to trails. It also helps if the vine is hung so a buck can work 360 degrees around it.

[@DIYfoodplotpro]

Thanks for sharing your experiences, I really appreciate that! I agree once they start using it there is no need to put anymore on it, but for me it helps to get them to start using it. Thanks for watching!

[@rfb7117]

Wes......we have used mock scrapes with a licking vine VERY successfully for about 10 years. We put them up and shovel and rake the ground bare and then pee in them. We install a stand within 20 yards downwind. We don't put up a lot of scrapes on field edges as we did years ago. They were unsuccessful, we were thinking it would hold deer on our property. It was unsuccessful for us and I believe fewer scrapes with good stand placement is a MUCH more successful strategy. We get a tremendous amount of activity on our scrapes, but we do continue to "freshen them." Quietly rake them up and pee in the when we are in the area. We don't put any gel on them as we prefer to only have the natural sent from the deer on them. We place the end of the vine about waist high to chest, no higher. As you said Wes we attach a vine with a zip tie to a rope across where trails interest or from a branch. We set them on or near a well used trail, as we have found it difficult to pull the deer off the trail. This is just what has worked over the years for us in pursuing mature bucks. Bob

[@DIYfoodplotpro]

Bob thanks for sharing the great tips, I completely agree with you. They are definitely a benefit to have on a hunting farm. Thanks for watching

[@Mark-oq5pf]

Good information Wes. I use mock scrapes and last year shot my buck as he was working one. I've always made them without any added scent, just place them in a well worn trail and the deer do the rest. This year I am trying Branch Butter after my neighbor showed me pics of bucks reacting to it from his farm. His farm is only a mile away but he has much more activity on the Branch Butter than I have. Currently my scrapes with no scent added are doing as well or better than the treated ones.

[@DIYfoodplotpro]

Very interesting mark, let me know the final results of this experiment! I like it! Thanks for watching

[@nathanlester5054]

Thanks for the great tips Wes! I am definitely going to try the branch butter!!

[@DIYfoodplotpro]

Yes sir, I think it helps them to key in on those mock scrapes and start using them! Thanks for watching

[@daveguttormson6315]

Wes, been doing mock scrapes for 30+ years. One IMPORTANT factor is::, do them in shaded cover. They very best scrapes will usually have moist soil. Field edge/ sun baked scrapes are hit_ miss.

[@DIYfoodplotpro]

Dave that’s great information and thank you for sharing!! Thanks for watching

[@robertflannagan6093]

I use mock scrapes unscented and the deer naturally hit them and use their own scent on them everything from young fawns to bucks have hit them

[@DIYfoodplotpro]

That’s great! Once established and they are constantly using them I don’t think it’d necessary to put anymore on. It’s more of a get it started kinda thing for me. Thanks for watching

[@janitorialguy4436]

Thanks Wes

[@DIYfoodplotpro]

Thank you for watching

[@cowman540]

Wes where do you find the branch butter ?? been trying to find aq orbital gland set..

[@Mark-oq5pf]

I ordered from Amazon as my Tractor supply was sold out

[@DIYfoodplotpro]

I ordered mine a couple of years ago online…I honestly can’t even remember where I bought it!

[@sm7171369]

You don't need to add anything to a mock scrape, deer will come to it naturally. Just wasting $$

[@DIYfoodplotpro]

That’s just what has worked well for me in the past. Thanks for watching