The early season is when smart hunters separate themselves from the rest. Bucks aren’t chasing yet, but they’re laying down patterns, working out dominance, and figuring out what’s safe ground. Mess up with scent now, and you won’t just blow one hunt—you’ll change how those deer move for weeks. Here’s how our pro staff puts real urine products and scrape systems to work when it matters most: Tip 1: Let Doe Urine Cover Your Mistakes You can’t keep every ounce of human odor off you, especially on those hot September walks to the stand. But you can cover it with something deer actually expect to smell. Tip 2: Start Scrape Ropes Early Most hunters wait until late October to start working scrapes. That’s a mistake. We’ve been conditioning bucks on our Pre-Worked Scrape Ropes since before velvet came off. By the time October rolls around, those ropes are community hubs. By mid-season, you’ll have every buck in the area checking “your” scrape before heading out to feed. Tip 3: Use Buck Urine to Stir Curiosity Early season isn’t about rattling antlers or grunting—bucks aren’t ready for that. But they are curious about who’s moving in. Tip 4: Don’t Waste Your Walk In or Out This is where most hunters blow it. They walk in clean and leave scent bombs all over without thinking. Our staff treats entry and exit like part of the hunt. Bottom Line from the Pro Staff The early season is about patience and preparation. You’re not trying to drag a rut-crazed buck into bow range—you’re laying down the foundation for the season. Real scents from real deer are the only way to keep it natural, believable, and effective. That’s why our crew only trusts Lip Curl Scents. They’re straight from the farm. No gimmicks. No synthetics. Just what deer already believe. Set it up right now, play the wind, and when the rut hits, you’ll already own the ground you’re hunting.