RutDoc™ FAQ: Scent Science, Application Strategy & Product Use
🔹 SCENT SCIENCE
Q: Why does scent matter more than calls or decoys?
Biological scent signals are how deer navigate the world — they trust their nose more than their eyes or ears. From territory to trust, every major whitetail decision runs through scent.
Q: What’s the difference between “scent” and a “signal”?
A scent is just a smell. A signal is a biologically-timed message that deer recognize, interpret, and act on. The goal isn’t to just smell like a deer — it’s to communicate like one.
Q: Why do urine-based attractants go bad so fast?
Oxygen exposure allows bacteria to multiply, causing spoilage and ammonia smell. This destroys the signal and can spook mature deer.
Q: Is it true rotten urine might spread disease like CWD?
Yes. University studies show that bacterial activity in spoiled urine can enhance prion growth — the root of Chronic Wasting Disease. That’s why freshness isn’t optional — it’s ethical.
🔹 APPLICATION STRATEGY
Q: When should I warm a scent and when should I keep it cold?
Cold = "deer was here recently."
Warm = "deer is here now."
Use cold on travel routes and scrapes. Use warm near stands to pull bucks into bow range.
Q: Can I use calming scents and estrus scents together?
Yes — strategically. Calming scents like Mama Doe™ can enhance believability around bedding and scrapes. Don’t overdo it. Think like a deer.
Q: How should I set up scent after a cold front?
Deploy cold-trail lines with Oxygen-Eater™ vials downwind, and warm a single vial at the kill zone with Warm Wick®. Let the wind carry the signal.
🔹 PRODUCT USAGE
Q: What is Oxygen-Eater™?
It’s a patented oxygen-absorbing system that protects your urine from spoiling. No oxygen = no bacteria = no rot.
Q: What’s the shelf life of Trophy Taker™ and Warm Wick™ products?
Unopened, vials stay field fresh for over 2 years. Once opened, use within a day — that’s why it’s called a One Day Hunt Kit.
Q: What’s the difference between Trophy Taker™ and Warm Wick®?
Trophy Taker™ is the vial — protected and cold. Warm Wick® is the delivery system — air-activated heat that mimics a live deer’s body temperature. Used together, they complete the signal.