Mock Tree Scrape On Hunting Plot

Adding a mock tree scrape to your favorite hunting plot can be the perfect way to create an incredible shot at a monster buck! Here is how I set up my latest one with a 15' cedar tree - complete with a mock vine scrape.
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[@bradbrockhaus633]

8 years ago Jeff told me about these mock scrapes/vine and I will never look back...Excellent tool for hunting and camera set up strategies...Thanks again Jeff!!

[@kevinpatrick5733]

Best channel for legit whitetail information. Keep up the amazing work Jeff. Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Thanks a lot Kevin...that really means a lot to me!

[@kyleevans1962]

I was inadvertently hunting a scrape that a large buck was frequenting. It was where three trails converged and where a vine or limb was hanging naturally. Now that I have watched these videos it makes absolute sense!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Pretty cool Kyle! Easily the best, natural scrapes that I see 👍

[@joshny4766]

Jeff - love the new computer visuals. Always upping your game!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Big shout out to Dylan for that!!

[@joshny4766]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 thanks Dylan!! Can't say enough how nice those visuals are

[@4joutdoors]

Agreed!!

[@tylerscholand4734]

I cannot agree more - very helpful to 'see' via the visual use of drone plus the graphics

[@artbuhs8803]

Nice you have to name that Lefty unicorn moose his antler is almost call palmated

[@tfrost33elkhunter]

I started using your mock scrape system last year. Literally less than 24 hours later deer were hitting it and they continue to do so. Since then I have added a couple more at various locations. All of them continually get used 24/7/365.

[@randydunmire]

Thank you for all you do for us hunters. I quit wasting my hard earned money on deer scent. It's proven that we do not need it.

[@frankb9575]

Jeff your helping many many people and we Thank you very much!

[@myronlaidler8034]

Never under estimate the power of the VINE!!!Good stuff Jeff!!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Thanks Tex 😊

[@ScottWilkie40]

Your mock scrapes are the best “product” I’ve ever used

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

So awesome Scott...and cheap 😁

[@stephenkempin863]

Jeff I've been using your mock vine scrapes for the last 5 years everywhere I hunt. They flat out work, I've have my hunting buddies using them as well.

[@travisethridge4062]

Nice new visuals and new strategies. Best Whitetail deer content and information on KZbin. Thanks Jeff

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Thanks Travis I always appreciate you watching!

[@garrettstraffon608]

It is awesome. It is working great here in pa. It’s a great way to get pictures. Seems like they like playing with them and communicate with them at the same time. And it’s a fun project to make one.

[@stevegermain1222]

Really surprised you went this far I've seen other people putting out trees but just for the rub and I get it awesome place for a mock scrape always adapting thank you Jeff

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Always doing our best to get it right Steve!! Actually didn't take too long either 😊

[@bloodlines9610]

I watched the mock scrap videos awhile back and decided what the heck. Found a nice straight Muscadine Vine and will continue to use this trick from now on.

[@spiritandtruth4716]

This spring I put out 2 mock scrapes in 2 places I thought would be good bow stands (all following your principals). One of them hasn't really seen anything, but the other one has activity every day several times a day. We've seen 3 bucks this summer and I'm hoping that they're just telegraphing and not making their summer abode. Thanks for all you do

[@stevemyers2260]

Hey Jeff mine are up here in Pa and the deer are hitting them. Also my water holes are full and between the two I’m getting great pics and videos. Thanks and keep sharing. Make it a great day!

[@mike81399]

Thanks Jeff👍 Great info. as always. Have a great rest of the day all!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Thanks Mike...you too!

[@beachralph]

My mocks scrap are set up and two out of three are being hit really excited. Thanks again for all the great information like always

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

That's awesome Ralph you are very welcome!

[@Hubble-M]

Always appreciate your insight. I commented on your video from about 2 weeks ago. I had made a smaller one that only had an open area in the shape of an oval 3' by 8' and I was worried it was going to be too tight but it's working well so far. Even have videos raccoons playing with it.

[@whitetailhabitatandhunting]

Thanks Jeff! Lol im late! Thanks so much for your videos, you've been a real inspiration to me, and someday I would love to be your assistant like Dylan! Thanks!

[@jfergus1969]

Been watching and learning from your videos. Have one active mock scrap and looking for a second placement for our 2nd. We have never used one drop of scent and have had great results.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

So awesome Joe!! Thanks for watching!

[@petergray1152]

Black Locust would be great for anti-rot if you don't have cedar. They were originally planted for farmers to use as fence posts.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Such a great point!!

[@normyoder2622]

That's very crafty Jeff.very crafty.those deer have no idea the web that's be spun

[@mr.Mikeyboy]

We’re ears ringing Jeff! I was just wondering until I checked ur channel if you would do a vid like this cuz this hunting plot is all I have Litterly 2 acres of food is what I have for “ private” land thank u!

[@RayEvangelista70]

Good stuff!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Thanks Raymond!!

[@jonathansimmons4253]

I tried a mock scrape last season with the natural grape vine from the same woods. All deer avoided that thing like the plague.

[@dougreinsch5015]

Awesome content Jeff! Any particular type of vine? Looking forward to try these this year.

[@ArrowandString]

Sorry Jeff, this is a little off topic. I'm doing your buckwheat no till this year. Can a fertilize and pelitize lime after a seed, crush. And spray the buckwheat. Thanks for all your amazing info my 110 acers in Crawford County is really starting to come together. I cant thank you enough

[@RS-ms1bz]

I have hung stands and vines on trails leading to my food plots. Some of my stands are within eyesight of the plots but are a minimum of 70 yards off the plot edges. I want to try to keep any disturbances to a minimum on those plots. Do you think that’s a good strategy?

[@Coryw27]

Hey Jeff, love the tips on the mock scrapes and they've done wonders. But just curious, can you move a mock scrape after its been established? I would like to move a stand, to make it easier to get to without spooking deer, but don't want to disrupt them and they don't come back, I want to keep them in the location just maybe 50 yards from the location it's currently in. Thanks!

[@dylanthrall9586]

Hey Jeff wondering if u have any tips on using bait only in the of season with peaches and deer corn Also how should I hunt land that has only 1 corn field which a few deer feed at and there isn't much food around the deer only eat on bait in of season and sometimes the does eat apples but they come into horse pastures alot

[@guyrosenbarker5113]

White cedar in the north east will last a long time too

[@charlierich6420]

Great video my question is do you put any scent on the vine

[@johnmcmahon1196]

Hi Jeff, when looking to buy hunting land, how to you always find land that has mature 6 year old bucks on or near it? I know you mention there are areas where a 3 year old is the oldest buck around so whats the secret to avoiding the low age structure areas?

[@scottpavek236]

I am curious about using salt blocks or mineral blocks in your strategies. Do you use them? Would you?

[@Woodsweapon]

Ive been using your mock scrape tactics on my 60 acre parcel for about 3 years now. My only question is what if there is already a natural scrape within bow range of my stand? Should I remove natural licking branch and hang my own for a better shot?

[@michaelhammer3863]

Hey Jeff- Great video. Heading out tomorrow to install a few. Any issues with your cameras false triggering on a windy day from the vine swinging around?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Hi Michael! Not too bad, especially angled from high looking down towards lower end of vine. Good, long heavy vines help a lot...so does a sturdy branch or line to connect them to. Really not bad at all...

[@donaldgsell1663]

How about holly trees that seems like in my area the deer use the most to leave scent

[@kevinflaherty7592]

Question Jeff,on my hunting properties I'm finding an increase in scraping activity but almost no rubbing.in your opinion what would you consider this the behavior of young or old bucks? I appreciate your coloums on you tube and I value your opinion.thank you!

[@allupinski6339]

I have been using grape vines for my mock scrape and they work awesome. My question is how often to you replace the vines ? Mine are 4 to 5 years old and are very dry and starting to splinter.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

I would say every 3-5 years?

[@wilkescountyoutdoors4220]

Would you talk a little on climbing stands or if you have could you direct me to the correct video

[@31EOutdoors]

Jeff - Have you had any luck using just a cedar post and attaching branches? Probably less of a "natural" look, but wondering if you've seen similar results. It's tougher to find a good red cedar to utilize on my parcel.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

I haven't, but I have seen them work ok. Non treated of course! Also works with a small beech tree, jack pine, white oak...lots of options!

[@31EOutdoors]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 Thanks! Definitely have other options I can try. But like you said, the red cedars are usually money which is why I was thinking of alternatives while sticking with that species. For whatever reason, the bucks definitely love them. Wherever there are any, they're always rubbed!!

[@donaldgsell1663]

Why is it some times I put a vine on a deer run 1" vine hanging looks natural clear out like a 4 foot area. And deer may just smell it or just walk around it. Why is that hope you can help me out with this. Thanks

[@walkerbradow546]

Hey Jeff, quick question. As the cedar loses its needles and the branches remain, should I replace the tree with a new one that has green needles on it or will the original tree with no needles or leaves suffice?

[@JP_Ross]

Can we put Mock scrap at this time of the year, at the beginning of the hunting season?

[@Jbomb17542]

What setting do you recommend running the Earthway 2750 for brassica blend? Thanks!

[@joecianfarani6951]

What would be considered a failure buckwheat height for a no till?

[@dmouse522]

Any other tricks to pause a deer if you already have enough mock scrapes nearby and you have a stand for a different wind really close?

[@40caliber197]

Are mock tree scrapes best along a field treeline? middle of the woods? Does it matter?

[@jefffoster9458]

What do you use to cut them a saw or a pair of loopers

[@hughphillips67Mustang]

How far apart / how many, mock scrapes should a mock scrape be on small (5 to 10 acres)?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Hi Mr Phillips! I like one for every bow stand...

[@hughphillips67Mustang]

Do you prefer box blinds, or tree stands?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

I hunt out of tree stands about 80% of the time...all season

[@kevinrich9511]

how can i get on your list to look at my property

[@dennybirchfield]

What do you think About these on public ??

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Where legal..incredible Denny!!

[@TheGameInLife]

How far away should I put these apart?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Every bowstand...

[@TheGameInLife]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 I better get busy!

[@dswish1730]

Free is good these days..THEY do work ..

[@dennybirchfield]

Mock scrape obviously not putting a tree 🎄 in lol