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Scent Control Solutions: How 'Carbon Filters' in Banks Blinds Give You an Edge
Hiding your scent is one of the defining features of our Stump blinds. Our Carbon Filters are another tool you can use to help eliminate scent. If you keep the doors and windows closed, having the Carbon Filters in your air vents is that third level of protection to distance the deer herd’s noses from your presence. Learn more about our Carbon Filters, below.
How to Minimize Human Impact on Your Hunting Property Before the Season Begins
Deer have a sense of smell that’s anywhere from 500 to 1,000 times stronger than a human’s. This allows them to detect a human in the area up to half a mile away in prime conditions. So, you’ll be found out immediately if you don’t take the proper precautions. Those precautions extend beyond the active hunt and start before the season even opens. Here’s what you can do now to make sure you’re minimizing human impact on your hunting property before opening day.