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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about deer attractants, hunting scents, and using Tink's deer lures.

4 questions

Deer scent basics

What scents are, how they work, and how the main types differ.

  1. What is deer scent, and how does it work?

  2. Do deer attractants really work?

  3. What is the difference between doe urine and doe estrus?

  4. What is the difference between natural and synthetic deer scent?

4 questions

Choosing a Tink's lure

What each lure is and which one fits your hunt.

  1. What is the best deer attractant for beginners?

  2. What is Tink's #69 Doe-In-Rut?

  3. What is Tink's #1 Doe-P used for?

  4. What is Tink's Trophy Buck scent?

5 questions

Scents by season

Match the scent to where the deer are in their year.

  1. When should I use Tink's #69 Doe-In-Rut?

  2. What Tink's scent should I use during the early season?

  3. What Tink's scent should I use during the rut?

  4. What is the rut in deer hunting?

  5. Can I use deer attractants all season?

7 questions

Placement & application

Where to put scent, how to apply it, and how to keep it working.

  1. How do you use Tink's deer scent?

  2. Where should I put deer attractant when hunting?

  3. How often should I reapply deer scent?

  4. Can I use deer scent in the rain?

  5. What is a scent wick, and how do I use one?

  6. Can I use deer scent on my boots?

  7. Does wind direction matter when using deer scent?

2 questions

Scrapes & mock scrapes

Build, start and keep up a scrape deer return to.

  1. What is a mock scrape, and how do I make one?

  2. When should I start using mock scrapes?

2 questions

Storage & regulations

Keep your scent fresh and stay legal where you hunt.

  1. How should I store deer scent?

  2. Is deer urine legal to use in every state?

Shop by lure

Pick your lure

Different situations. A better chance. Each lure links to its FAQ and to every format we make it in.

#69 Doe-In-Rut®

Doe estrus · Buck attractant

Mimics a doe in heat. The go-to buck lure for the rut, in natural and synthetic formulas.

Best: Pre-rut through post-rut

Peak 30 Peak Estrus

Premium doe estrus

Premium doe estrus for bucks searching for receptive does during the rut.

Best: Rut

#1 Doe-P®

Calming · Herd scent

Simulates a non-estrous doe to build curiosity and familiarity, without relying on breeding behavior.

Best: All season, best early

Trophy Buck

Buck scent · Trigger the challenge

Mimics a mature, rutting buck to trigger territorial curiosity and competition.

Best: Early season through rut

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