Bucks most often make scrapes, but sometimes a doe will make a scrape. Scrapes are areas on the ground where bucks have pawed with their hoves cleaning away everything. The scrape can very in size from a couple feet to several feet in diameter.

Do big bucks make big scrapes?

Reality: Older bucks obviously scrape, and some of them scrape a lot. A deer that lives four or five years becomes experienced in the rut ritual. Mature bucks may assert their dominance by making a scrape in the presence of a subordinate buck.

Should I put doe urine in a scrape?

Deer are attracted to the smell of soil as is, but if you want to up the attraction factor, pour some buck or doe urine, or scrape starter into it. This will create an exceptional trail camera site, as bucks will continue to check the scrape every time they pass by or are in the area.