The Ultimate Guide to Making a Mock Scrape with Fresh Frozen Antler Ice
Are you ready to elevate your deer hunting game? Creating a mock scrape is one of the most effective ways to attract and pattern deer, and using a high-quality, fresh attractant is key. This guide will walk you through the simple steps of making a successful mock scrape with fresh frozen Antler Ice, ensuring you have the best chance at luring in that trophy buck.
Why a Mock Scrape?
A mock scrape mimics a natural scrape that deer use to communicate with one another. By placing it in a strategic location, you can encourage deer to visit a specific spot, making it an ideal place for a trail camera or hunting stand. Using fresh, frozen Antler Ice gives your mock scrape a powerful, natural scent that other deer will be curious to investigate.
What You'll Need:
- Antler Ice Fresh, Frozen Deer Urine: The fresher, the better and this is where Antler Ice excels. Antler Ice's frozen products are preservative-free, providing a potent and realistic scent.
- A branch or overhanging limb: A sturdy branch a few feet off the ground is perfect for creating a "licking branch."
- A small garden rake or stick: This is used to clear the ground beneath the licking branch to expose the bare dirt.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Choose Your Location: Find a spot along a well-used deer trail, near a food source, or at the edge of a bedding area. You will want to ensure that there is a low hanging branch in the area where you want to make the scrape.This will function as your licking branch where the bucks will rub their forehead glands. Make sure that a deer could easily reach it.
- Prepare the Ground: Use your rake or a stick to clear away all grass, leaves and debris from a circle about 2-3 feet in diameter right under your licking branch. Gloves can be used to reduce human scent.
- Create the "Licking Branch": The overhanging branch is a crucial component, as bucks will often chew and rub against it. You can also lightly scrape the bark from the end of the branch to make it look well used and more inviting.
- Apply Antler Ice: Antler Ice's Buck Urine is recommended for all scrapes. However, during the rut for maximum effect, add Antler Ice's Doe-n-Heat, in addition to the Buck Urine, to your scrape. Thaw Antler Ice thoroughly. Place the bottle in warm water to thaw the product quickly. Unused product can be refrozen, check www.antlerice.com for further instructions. Pour or spray a small amount of Antler Ice directly on the freshly exposed dirt in the center of your scrape. You can also apply a few drops to the licking branch to further enhance the scent. For optimum scent dispersal, attach one of Antler Ice's Ghost Wicks to the licking branch, and saturate the wick with Buck urine.
- Maintain Your Scrape: Reapply Antler Ice every few days, especially after it rains, to keep the scent fresh and make the scrape appear very active. Periodically check the scrape for new tracks or signs of use. Place your trail camera over the scrape, sit back and watch!
By following these simple steps and using the high quality, fresh frozen urine from Antler Ice, you'll be well on your way to creating a mock scrape that will attract bucks and increase your chances of a successful hunt!
