I emailed you yesterday about the device I use to reduce the odds of deer smelling me while I’m out hunting.
Check out today’s podcast (here: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/ozonics/ ) to hear a detailed discussion of how and why it works, how to best utilize it afield, and why you should consider hunting with one.
A number of subscribers have contacted me with success stories from using these devices in the past, to include a few who shot nice bucks after that deer approached their stand from directly downwind, seemingly completely unaware a hunter was there.
A few people are understandably skeptical about the capabilities of these devices though, so I also want to answer a few questions I’ve received from listeners and subscribers in the past about whether or not this ozone machine is the real deal.
You’re telling me there’s a device you can hang up in a tree or on your ground blind roof that will keep deer, bear, elk, and other animals from smelling you?
Even if the wind is blowing from you to them?
That sounds too good to be true and it’s probably a hoax or a scam.
I’m a pretty skeptical guy myself and I’m not quick to shell out a bunch of cash for a “miracle cure” of any sort.
That said, I’ve used one for the past 8 years now and I’m pretty convinced it works.
It’s not perfect though and there are a few things you need to keep in mind before buying one.
First, while I’ve had excellent results with it overall and it’s definitely helped me take a number of animals I wouldn’t have otherwise gotten a shot at, this device is not guaranteed to work 100% of the time under all conditions.
I have had deer smell me when I’m using it, but that happens less frequently compared to when I’m not using it.
That said, when they do smell something, they seem confused. They may think something is off, but it’s not immediacy setting off alarm bells in their head.
Even if your quarry does smell something, this device just might give you those extra few seconds necessary to close the deal before it bolts.
If they do spook and leave, they tend to slowly and quietly walk away instead of snorting and bounding off through the woods, alerting all the other creatures in the area.
That alone is worth the price of admission for some people.
In that same vein, Outdoor Life writer Tyler Freel routinely uses one of these devices when hunting both black and grizzly bear over bait up in Alaska. He credits this machine to helping him take a couple of bears (including a couple of real bruisers) that would have smelled him and spooked otherwise.
So, it’s not limited to just deer or feral hogs either!
Do animals hear the fan?
The little fan in the device may seem loud when you’re right next to it, but I’ve found that it’s almost impossible to hear when I’m standing 8-10 feet away, never mind 10+ yards away.
It’s even quieter when inside a ground blind.
I’ve never had an animal even seem to notice the sound.
Is it really worth the money?
These devices aren’t cheap and it’s up to you to decide whether or not they’re worth it to you.
For some people, they’re definitely worth every penny you’ll pay for it.
Like I described in yesterday’s email, my device helped me shoot a big hog accompanied by about 8 other hogs, all of which were just 30 yards away when the wind was blowing straight from me to them.
I’m certain I would not have shot that hog if I hadn’t been minimizing my scent with this device.
This device could also potentially help you evade the noses of a bunch of does in hopes of getting a shot opportunity on a big buck right at last light.
In my eyes, the majority of the value in these devices comes from a combination of potentially getting you additional hunting opportunities and increasing your odds of success in those situations.
We all have limited amounts of time we can hunt due to work and family obligations.
Well, buying one of these devices and using it properly can help you make the most of those limited opportunities and hunt in an area known for game activity without having to wait for perfect wind conditions.
The rest is up to you.
They obviously won’t help much if you’re hunting in an area without a lot of game, if you’re not doing the other things right (like sitting still), or if you’re just not using it correctly.
But like I said, it can help increase your odds afield and may very well be the difference between coming home empty handed vs punching your tag.
If that weren’t enough, you can get it for 20% off the normal price as part of a pre-season sale at the link below (sale ends on 29 July 2024).
Happy Hunting,
John McAdams
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