Deer survive by their prodigious sense of smell, but you can fool their sniffers if you know when, and how, to use simple drags. These are either natural or artificial scents that are applied to various absorbent mediums and then towed through the field. Most are designed to attract deer to your stand, but you can also use this tool to create an invisible fence by using especially repellent scents that deter deer from certain areas.
The first time I saw a drag used to attract deer was during a rut hunt in Illinois. My friend Jeff had killed a doe earlier in the week, and as he field-dressed her, he carefully removed the bladder. Later, he doused an old wool sock with her urine, tied the sock to his ankle…
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Outdoor Life (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2015