Majority of Hunters Believe Scent-Masking Products are Effective
FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. -(Ammoland.com)- One of the most debated topics in the hunting world is whether or not products that are geared to hide or mask human scent while hunting are effective, but a recent HunterSurvey.com poll is shedding new light on the topic.
88 percent of hunters believe scent control products are effective for their intended purpose, according to Southwick Associates, the leading market research and economics firm in the outdoor industry. Among those hunters, 51 percent use them.
So, which products are used the most?
Scent control sprays, applied just prior to going to a stand or into the field, are the overwhelming favorite choice of today’s scent-conscious sportsmen with 85 percent using them.
Following directly applied sprays, the survey found these other products to be quite popular:
- Scent-Control Detergent and Dryer Sheets, 71 percent
- Scent-Control Hygiene Products, 54 percent
- Scent-Control Hair Products, 47 percent
- Scent-Control Clothing, 28 percent
- Scent-Control Bags or Containers, 27 percent
Field wipes (20 percent), ozone products while hunting (4 percent), ozone products while stored (3%), and unspecified “other” items (2 percent) rounded out the survey results.
Among those hunters who don’t use scent …Read the Rest
Source:: AmmoLand
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