Hunting with hocks

[Shads]

So my buddy killed a buck this morning. Then, took his sister hunting and she killed a buck. I scored the "hocks" or tarsal glands from both. I've heard using these as one would some type of store bought scent attractant is lethal. Anybody got experience doing this? Tips, tricks, yes it works, no throw it in the trash.

 

[Adamjen15]

So my buddy killed a buck this morning. Then, took his sister hunting and she killed a buck. I scored the "hocks" or tarsal glands from both. I've heard using these as one would some type of store bought scent attractant is lethal. Anybody got experience doing this? Tips, tricks, yes it works, no throw it in the trash.

I’ve never done it, but my uncle has and he swears by it. He’s also killed a **** ton of deer so I’d say go for it.

 

[Jim1963]

Yes, they work as long as you keep sealed and in the freezer. Hang it by your stand when you hunt.

 

[kc30121]

Works great. I use a turkey baster to suck the urine out of the bladder and soak them down really good then put them in a ziplock and freeze them tell your ready to use. Drag behind you while walking in and hang from branch. They will last all weekend if you soak them down good.

 

[murphranch]

Best way to use them is to put them on a plate uncovered and microwave them on high for 3 minutes then put them in your pocket. Once you get to your hunting spot remove them and hang from a branch

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[batoncolle]

Yes they work especially when bucks are cruising early on or just as a great scent drag. As others mentioned keep them frozen and double zip locked cause they stink.

I've been using the two I got from a rutting buck last year, and I've routinely had bucks and does walk right in on my trail and all around me. Just not one I want to shoot yet...

 

[BIKER13]

chew em slow

 

[GeauxLSU]

Don't touch anything with them that you don't intend to throw away.

 

[Shads]

Did the bucks come from the area you were hunting? I got hocks from Paulding County and will be using them in Wilkinson County this weekend.

 

[Edog537]

Did the bucks come from the area you were hunting? I got hocks from Paulding County and will be using them in Wilkinson County this weekend.

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