Doe and estrous works well with a moderator breeze, and will obviously be more dispersed downwind of your location. This can sometimes result in a buck coming in from downwind of your stand location; though they will often circle the scent once they get close to try to pinpoint the exact location of the scent.

Can Doe estrus scare deer away?

Deer Scent Strategies:

Simply us doe estrous on a drag system using latex gloves to keep your human scent off of it. Dip the wicks into a deer scent bottle, and start dragging it beside you about 150 yards from your deer stand. This scent drag will lead a lovesick buck right towards your hunting area.

When should I start using Doe estrus?

Doe Estrous—Not until you are within two weeks of the peak of the rut do you want to use the higher-dollar doe estrous scents. As soon as you notice bucks beginning to chase tail-wagging does and your trail cams pick up increased activity, you want to drape the area around your best stand with estrous scent.