If I'm hunting on the ground and it's somewhat warm (~45 degrees) I'll scrape the top layer of soil off and get a strong earthy scent to help cover up. This year I used cotton balls soaked in vanilla extract and tossed them all around the area. Had a large doe literally run right towards me within about 45 minutes and held her curiosity long enough for me to get a perfect neck shot! This was right after a full moon.
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