Thermocell or not

[Patcon]

It has been really warm this fall, and because of that it has been necessary to deal with mosquitos while hunting. It has cooled off some, so morning hunts aren't a problem any more but evening hunts still require a deterrent.
Somewhere I heard about Thermocells and I got one off Amazon several weeks ago. It works really good at keeping mosquitos away but I don't think I have seen a single deer while running it. Anyone else use one? Any issues with it driving off deer too?

[amythntr]

It has been really warm this fall, and because of that it has been necessary to deal with mosquitos while hunting. It has cooled off some, so morning hunts aren't a problem any more but evening hunts still require a deterrent.
Somewhere I heard about Thermocells and I got one off Amazon several weeks ago. It works really good at keeping mosquitos away but I don't think I have seen a single deer while running it. Anyone else use one? Any issues with it driving off deer too?

...,, about a month ago there was a 3 page thread touting the use of thermacell... why not do a search and you will find the concensus is we wouldn't leave home without it!

Anthony

[newbie]

Yup if skeeters were bugging me i would take it. Rather them smell it then see me swatting at the bugs.

[JimM]

I've used one for years. Killed lots of deer while using it. Must my stands are 25' to 30' feet up though.

[rein1]

I had a thermacell going when I shot my eight point this yr,, But the bear guide that I use in Hillsport , Ontario said hell no don't use them ... did I see any bear when the thermacell was going ?? Nope ... After yep .. To each there own

[Fred T]

Good question.Skidders are not a issue for me in deer season so I don't need my Thermacell.If by chance they do give off an unnatural scent signature then it might well spook them.

[xcaliber]

I got some Elimitick clothing from GameHide, and it is treated with permetherin, and lasts the life of the clothing. I wore it on a hunt in 75 degree weather, and no Thermacell, the bugs did not bug me! Skeeters, or anything else. Point here is get the Permetherin, or some Elimitick clothes, or use the Thermacell, but don't head out out without something!

[Bullzeye]

Where my buddies hunt spring bear, the guides tell every one to bring one.

[Patcon]

Sorry Anthony
I have pretty much read every thread daily for several months now. Must have missed it...
Hopefully it will cool off soon so this will be a none issue at least for this year. I am pretty high up but the lack of deer sightings makes me suspicious. I will check into some other options. It will be an issue during bow season next year for sure

[amythntr]

Sorry Anthony
I have pretty much read every thread daily for several months now. Must have missed it...
Hopefully it will cool off soon so this will be a none issue at least for this year. I am pretty high up but the lack of deer sightings makes me suspicious. I will check into some other options. It will be an issue during bow season next year for sure

.....I typed in "Thermacell" in the search bar above and up popped all of the hits! It is a good way to find something I have found!

Anthony

[Patcon]

Anthony
I read all those last night when I couldn't sleep. I didn't realize the Thermacell had been around as long as it has. I had never heard of it before. After reading through those threads I still wonder if it is making a deterrent for me. One of those threads most of the use was in a ground blind, which I would think would minimize scent travel. The others, like VixChix coyote kill, she had the wind in her favor in an open area. I am hunting a creek bottom and the wind is very unpredictable. So I wonder if I'm stinking it all up with the thermacell. Last year this time we had already had our first frost a month ago so you could sit in the evenings pretty much mosquito free. I may scratch evening hunts until it gets cooler

[nchunterkw]

It has been really warm this fall, and because of that it has been necessary to deal with mosquitos while hunting. It has cooled off some, so morning hunts aren't a problem any more but evening hunts still require a deterrent.
Somewhere I heard about Thermocells and I got one off Amazon several weeks ago. It works really good at keeping mosquitos away but I don't think I have seen a single deer while running it. Anyone else use one? Any issues with it driving off deer too?

I use one a lot here in NC, but I also worry about the smell, so I use it sparingly. What I know is that I can sit still with one running. Not so much without. And in the times when I needed one and it ran out of fuel or I forgot it...I didn't see any deer either because I was moving so much swatting them.

Pick your spots to sit based on wind (in your face from where you expect the deer to come) and you'll be OK with it on.

[newbie]

if you arent playing the wind right they WILL smell you no matter what. Thermocell or not.

[amythntr]

Anthony
I read all those last night when I couldn't sleep. I didn't realize the Thermacell had been around as long as it has. I had never heard of it before. After reading through those threads I still wonder if it is making a deterrent for me. One of those threads most of the use was in a ground blind, which I would think would minimize scent travel. The others, like VixChix coyote kill, she had the wind in her favor in an open area. I am hunting a creek bottom and the wind is very unpredictable. So I wonder if I'm stinking it all up with the thermacell. Last year this time we had already had our first frost a month ago so you could sit in the evenings pretty much mosquito free. I may scratch evening hunts until it gets cooler

....Patcon...ultimately it is your decision to make (pro or con)....I do use the earth scent wafers and yes, most of the time I have used it has been in a blind...best to you in coming to a decision!

Anthony

[amythntr]

It has been really warm this fall, and because of that it has been necessary to deal with mosquitos while hunting. It has cooled off some, so morning hunts aren't a problem any more but evening hunts still require a deterrent.
Somewhere I heard about Thermocells and I got one off Amazon several weeks ago. It works really good at keeping mosquitos away but I don't think I have seen a single deer while running it. Anyone else use one? Any issues with it driving off deer too?

I use one a lot here in NC, but I also worry about the smell, so I use it sparingly. What I know is that I can sit still with one running. Not so much without. And in the times when I needed one and it ran out of fuel or I forgot it...I didn't see any deer either because I was moving so much swatting them.

Pick your spots to sit based on wind (in your face from where you expect the deer to come) and you'll be OK with it on.

....even with that Grizzly Adam's beard brother...I would have thought those dang Skeeters would fear the very thought of coming near ya

Anthony