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Have you ever need to move a deer, but could not make a sound? Many hunter use rocks or something else to try and move a deer. They may throw the rocks or try to make some type of noise to move the deer in a better direction. These techniques maybe okay sometimes, but you often need to move a deer with out a sound and little movement. A compact mirror, yes the kind your wife uses to put make-up on, is a great tool to add to your day pack. A compact mirror is light wieght and easy to carry around. With a well placed shine you can move a deer exactly where you need them to be. If you are trying to only move one deer this technique also works well because you can single them out. With rocks and other methods you often move all the deer not the one you need. A compact mirror will not work in all cases, but works well in day hunts and comes in handy during an emergency. A mirror is one of the most valuable tools you can have during a survival moment. Mirrors can be seen up to miles away and can attract much needed help in an emergency.

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Milkweed pods make incredible natural wind indicators. You can collect milkweed post in the Fall when they start to dry out and store them away for hunting season. Keep them in a dry area and do not store them in anything that will retain moisture. Paper sacks make a great storage place until the pods are completely dry. Before each hunt remove a few from storage and keep them in your pockets. Break them open and let nature take its course. The seeds will fly through the air like little butterflies and show you exactly the direction and flow of the air. You can also add a drop or too of your favorite cover scent and let it float around you. Milkweed pods are simple, natural, cheap, and one of the best wind indicators around.

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How to make a cheap and reliable scent dispenser?

Take a empty glue bottle (there are many different styles and sizes to choose from) and wash it out well.  Remember to clean the top out really good so the dispenser will not clog up.  After a through cleaning, tap up all the moving parts and paint it in your favorite camouflage colors.  You can also use camouflage tape or even make a bag for it out of camouflage fabric.  One of the most inventive ideas that I have seen is using an old hunting glove to house the bottle and simply cutting one finger out for the nozzle.  After getting the bottle prepared and camouflaged, fill it with your favorite scent and tie it near the scrape, rub, or trail that you are hunting.  These bottle also will work well for cover scents that you can place around your stand.

Good luck and good hunting, I hope this Quick Tip will help you think out side the box and use items that you use everyday as tools to enhance your hunt!