Red Deer: Attractants, tar and rut scent for stags and hinds
Red deer are wary and cover long distances, so a regular lure spot gives you a real chance of a sighting. Tar, rut scent and sweet mixes add appeal.
Agrarzone Beechwood Tar, 5 litres (6 kg)
Content: 5 Litre (€6.27 / 1 Litre)
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Eurohunt Premium Spezial Game Attractant for Roe Deer, 750 g
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BLACK FIRE Original Wild Boar Attractant 0.5 kg, Pack of 6
Content: 3 kg (€15.05 / 1 kg)
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BLACK FIRE Nordic Line Chestnut Attractant Salt 0.5 Kg (6 Pack)
Content: 3 kg (€12.40 / 1 kg)
Regular price: €37.21
BLACK FIRE Nordic Line Plum Attractant Salt for Deer & Boar, 0.5 kg (6 Pack)
Content: 3 kg (€12.40 / 1 kg)
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Eurohunt Red Deer Attractant, 500 ml Bottle
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BLACK FIRE Special Attractant for Wild Boar & Deer, 0.5 Kg (6-Pack)
Content: 3 kg (€13.03 / 1 kg)
Regular price: €39.09
BLACK FIRE Farm Wild Boar Attractant 0.5 kg (Pack of 6)
Content: 3 kg (€11.70 / 1 kg)
Regular price: €35.09
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Eurohunt Red Deer Urine Scent, Attractant Spray for Red Deer, 100 ml
Content: 0.1 Litre (€185.20 / 1 Litre)
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Eurohunt Corn Attractant for Roe Deer, Red Deer and Wild Boar, 500 ml
Content: 0.5 Litre (€40.76 / 1 Litre)
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Eurohunt Premium Spezial Game Attractant for Red Deer, 750 g
Content: 0.75 kg (€27.80 / 1 kg)
Regular price: €20.85
BLACK FIRE Nordic Line Apple Attractant Salt 0.5 kg (6 pieces)
Content: 3 kg (€12.40 / 1 kg)
Regular price: €37.21
Eurohunt Apple Attractant for Red and Roe Deer, 500 ml Bottle
Content: 0.5 Litre (€40.76 / 1 Litre)
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Red Deer: Attractants for stags and hinds
Red deer roam large areas of cover and often move only in darkness. That makes a spot they visit regularly all the more valuable. Red deer attractants make a wallow, rubbing tree or run more interesting and increase the chance of a stag or hind appearing while there is still enough light to shoot. Especially during the rut, a targeted scent that sparks a stag's curiosity really pays off.
Tar and sweet aromas
Like wild boar, red deer love to rub against trees and posts. Beech tar on the bark of a rubbing tree is often taken to quickly and leaves clear signs. Stags also like sweet notes. The Eurohunt Premium mix for red deer, the apple or maize attractant and the BLACK FIRE Nordic Line with chestnut, plum or apple bring exactly these fruity scents into the woods. The BLACK FIRE Special mix is designed for wild boar and red deer alike. Refresh the tar every few weeks, and after a long spell of rain, so the rubbing tree keeps its pull.
Rut scent for stag hunting
In September and October a stag has only hinds on his mind. A red deer urine scent imitates the smell of hinds in season and can persuade a stag to come closer. Together with a stag call, an ox horn or an Eifel stag call, you create a situation that seems real to him. Use the scent sparingly and upwind of your stand so he does not wind you first. Keep your movements slow and your calling restrained, because an old stag that has been fooled once is far harder to bring in a second time.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to put out rut scent?
Shortly before and during the rut, once stags have started roaring. Refresh the scent before every sit so it has not been washed out.
How can I tell whether the rubbing tree is being used?
Look for rubbed bark, hair and mud at chest height. Fresh tracks on the ground and pictures from a trail camera confirm it.
Will red deer attractants also draw in wild boar?
With tar and maize, often yes, because wild boar like those smells too. If you only want red deer, go for fruity mixes away from known boar runs.
Lure in stags and hinds with purpose
Red deer are wary and travel long distances. A regular lure spot helps you confirm their presence and identify them while there is still shooting light. Beech tar on a rubbing tree is often accepted quickly because stags love to rub against it. Sweet and fruity mixes with apple, chestnut or plum give a run extra appeal. During the rut, red deer urine scent backs up your call and lets the master stag check by nose whether hinds are about. Put everything out wearing gloves, mind the wind and give the spot a rest now and then. That keeps red deer relaxed and coming back. Ideally, set up your lure spot on a quiet run between cover and feeding ground, with a clear field of fire and a safe backstop. Then you can still identify stags and hinds cleanly as the light fades.