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10-13-2020, 01:55 PM
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Mock Whitetail Scrapes
So if your new or old to whitetail hunting and never attempted this well give it a try as it has been producing for me for 30 years now...what I do is get out and poke around various areas if I come across rubs I will find a limb off a tree near a travelled route and bend it to about 3'-4' off the ground....move all the leaves etc directly below it exposing the earth below then I give it a squirt of Tinks69 doe urine....set game cam up and once a week refresh the ground and check cams....got 5 new bucks poking around that I have not got pics of to date ...well now I do
Give it a try as this really works....might up your odds this season and more seasons to come....good luck!
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10-13-2020, 02:12 PM
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Love the mock scrape action. Excellent way to inventory bucks lurking that may otherwise stay in the shadows until later. I make a licking branch, scrape earth and take a wizz these days. The synthetics work just fine but so does emptying your bladder.
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10-13-2020, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Lou
Love the mock scrape action. Excellent way to inventory bucks lurking that may otherwise stay in the shadows until later. I make a licking branch, scrape earth and take a wizz these days. The synthetics work just fine but so does emptying your bladder.
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ya butt I got addicted to the Tinks...dab behind each ear, a swig and then spit....wife says you stink...yup its whitetail season.
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10-13-2020, 03:06 PM
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ya butt I got addicted to the Tinks...dab behind each ear, a swig and then spit....wife says you stink...yup its whitetail season.
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Too funny!
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10-13-2020, 03:21 PM
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ya butt I got addicted to the Tinks...dab behind each ear, a swig and then spit....wife says you stink...yup its whitetail season.
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Haha! Touché.
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10-13-2020, 05:37 PM
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I have done it by just peeing in it myself.
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10-14-2020, 06:02 AM
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I have done it by just peeing in it myself.
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Ya but I don't smell like a doe......
All kidding aside I have shown this to many before and especially not picky people who hunt with bow....gets the bucks right into your range especially if the mock scrape is set up in a transition zone as they just can't help themselves to mosy on by and check it out.....thwaaaaack!
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10-14-2020, 07:43 AM
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I’ve used Tinks and I’ve used “chef ****”both will get a scrape going.
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10-14-2020, 08:02 AM
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Anyone know where a guy can get the Tinks Power Scrape Spray? So much nicer to use and works well. Everywhere is sold out or it may be discontinued.
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10-14-2020, 08:24 AM
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I have done it by just peeing in it myself.
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Same! Although not sure if they respond well to the heady overtones of beets and sauerkraut....
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10-14-2020, 08:27 AM
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Anyone know where a guy can get the Tinks Power Scrape Spray? So much nicer to use and works well. Everywhere is sold out or it may be discontinued.
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bought two of these at crappy tire.....maybe check out your local store.
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10-14-2020, 09:04 AM
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Been doing this for years ,except i use my own scent.
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10-14-2020, 10:15 AM
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I've never made my own mock scrapes, but am curious about how they'd work in big bush country on a week long hunt if sitting in an area with decent traffic. Have been doing a bunch of reading on mock scrapes so likely will give it a whirl this year!
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10-14-2020, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Rackmastr
I've never made my own mock scrapes, but am curious about how they'd work in big bush country on a week long hunt if sitting in an area with decent traffic. Have been doing a bunch of reading on mock scrapes so likely will give it a whirl this year!
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MOST Definitely give it a try set a few up first day there and wait.
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10-14-2020, 11:25 AM
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MOST Definitely give it a try set a few up first day there and wait.
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Will do! Always have sat cutlines/blocks/ridges/etc but havent thought of doing that. I've hunted natural ones but never thought of setting one up myself. Will be trying it this year for sure and setting some cameras up!
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10-15-2020, 06:47 PM
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Key is to drink a bottle of code blue estrus doe urine, let it absorb into your system for 45-55 minutes and urinate underneath a 4 foot high overhanging branch while kicking up leaves.
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10-15-2020, 10:14 PM
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I save the Tarsal glands off the prev years buck in zip locks {doubled as it will penetrate plastic in freezer} and drip water or fake buck scent into scrape fake or real.
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10-16-2020, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Rackmastr
I've never made my own mock scrapes, but am curious about how they'd work in big bush country on a week long hunt if sitting in an area with decent traffic. Have been doing a bunch of reading on mock scrapes so likely will give it a whirl this year!
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Like I mentioned find an area with new fresh rubs....give them a licking stick and clear the ground right into the rich earth...add a little tinks and a game cam to watch the scrape.....I have shot many deer with archery tackle, muzzleloader too and of course the rifle doing this....aaaaaand when the rut ramps up you will get transient bucks come in and check it out too especially if you have doe's frequenting the scrape....I also found out that if the area heats up the Bucks will continue to make thier own scrapes in the area too which adds to,the excitement of sitting in the dark as the sun rises listening to the chasing and grunting all around you.....after a sit like that you will sleep like a baby....
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10-16-2020, 06:48 PM
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If you plan to hunt around major ground scrapes during rut always watch the downwind side of the scrape. Any buck tending the scrape is likely to hang out or bed downwind of the scrape.
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10-17-2020, 10:10 AM
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If you plan to hunt around major ground scrapes during rut always watch the downwind side of the scrape. Any buck tending the scrape is likely to hang out or bed downwind of the scrape.
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yes not all will go directly to the scrapes but pass by downwind and only do their thing under darkness....I like the timber with the ability to see the field line too...but when a hot doe is on and the big fella wants her and the dink bucks are all worked up man the woods can sure turn into a fast paced circus real quick....all because you started with a few mock scrapes weeks earlier
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10-18-2020, 02:42 PM
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so made another "mock" scrape the other day....now this fella claimed it...hope his grandpa puts him in his place and claims the scrape....
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either way having fun toying with'em….
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10-19-2020, 11:28 AM
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Magic Juice
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Anyone know where a guy can get the Tinks Power Scrape Spray? So much nicer to use and works well. Everywhere is sold out or it may be discontinued.
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Magic Juice....I put that $h!t on everything....
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got a few more bucks coming in....just freshened it this morning....
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10-19-2020, 01:29 PM
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Ok just built a mock scrap with tinks this morning so let’s see how it goes. It’s about 50yards down the trail from 2 a buck made so it should not be hard for home to find lol
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10-19-2020, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Smoky buck
Ok just built a mock scrap with tinks this morning so let’s see how it goes. It’s about 50yards down the trail from 2 a buck made so it should not be hard for home to find lol
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awesome....did you set up a game cam too?
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10-19-2020, 02:37 PM
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awesome....did you set up a game cam too?
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Yup one on the mock scrape and one on the real deal. This was a very active scrape line last year so should not be hard to see if it gets results
I will also test one on my next set off in one of my locations that is on a intersection of two major corridors. This area has no rubs or scrapes at this time but sees lots of traffic
Plan is to get a good idea if it’s a trick that is better used under certain conditions
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10-20-2020, 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Smoky buck
Yup one on the mock scrape and one on the real deal. This was a very active scrape line last year so should not be hard to see if it gets results
I will also test one on my next set off in one of my locations that is on a intersection of two major corridors. This area has no rubs or scrapes at this time but sees lots of traffic
Plan is to get a good idea if it’s a trick that is better used under certain conditions
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One thing to consider is if the land is being hunted by anyone else too. If other hunters are finding active looking scrapes they may also focus on the area too.
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10-20-2020, 05:12 AM
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One thing to consider is if the land is being hunted by anyone else too. If other hunters are finding active looking scrapes they may also focus on the area too.
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I already take the risk when putting up cams, stands, and blinds
Hunt public bush county and there is other hunters around but the number of hunters that get out of the truck is very low. So far knock on wood we have had no issues with other hunters. Avoiding others is one of the first things taken into consideration when I start looking for a location
There does seem to be some extra traffic in the one zone that is open this year so that my change. It is public land so everyone is entitled to the area so if one of my locations I can only just shift to another area.
Worst case I do lots of scouting and have back up plans
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10-20-2020, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Red Bullets
One thing to consider is if the land is being hunted by anyone else too. If other hunters are finding active looking scrapes they may also focus on the area too.
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Yup but that is to be a chance you take.....many people and I do say many don't spend the time to watch for sign be it new or old....but you are right that is why I set up on multiple areas...always have a plan B.....this thread was soley put out there for new and old hunters if not already to try something new that simply works......good luck to all.
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10-20-2020, 06:38 AM
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Well you sparked my interest enough to give it a go. Now it’s a matter of playing with it and seeing where this trick might fit into the bag of tricks I use already
Only way to advance is try new things
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10-22-2020, 02:39 PM
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a skiff of snow over the last few days....hmmmm….gonna check on things...nothing fresh then go to my last "mock" scrape...what the heck is that stench....ohhhhh yeah baby ....snow all pushed away....and pizz spots appearing....yabadabadooooooo
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