Raised Hunting • Since 2018
The Science Behind
Every Big Buck
Forget urine. Raised Scents are 100% glandular — extracted directly from the same glands whitetails use to communicate dominance, territory, and breeding. The most biologically authentic deer scents on the market.
The Raised Scents Difference
Why Glandular Beats Urine Every Time
Most deer scents on the market are urine-based — a single-dimensional signal that degrades within hours of application and provides only a narrow slice of the chemical information whitetails actually use to communicate.
Raised Scents are derived directly from the glands whitetails rely on most: the preorbital, forehead, salivary, tarsal, and interdigital glands. These glandular secretions carry a far richer spectrum of pheromones — compounds that communicate dominance, territorial status, breeding readiness, and individual identity to every deer that encounters them.
The result is a scent profile that is biologically authentic, longer-lasting in the field, and consistently triggers a stronger investigative response from mature bucks — the deer that have seen every trick in the book.
| Factor | Urine-Based Scents | Raised Scents (Glandular) |
|---|---|---|
| Signal Richness | Single compound | Multi-pheromone blend |
| Longevity in Field | Degrades in hours | Days to weeks |
| Buck Response | Mild curiosity | Dominant investigation |
| Biological Accuracy | Low | Matches real deer communication |
| Works Year-Round | Primarily rut only | Early season through late rut |
Whitetail Biology 101
The Glands Behind Every Raised Scent
Whitetails communicate primarily through scent — not sound, not sight. Understanding which glands carry which messages is the key to placing the right scent at the right time and triggering the response you want.
The preorbital — or lachrymal — gland sits at the inside corner of each eye. Bucks and does rub it on overhanging licking branches above scrapes to leave identity and status markers. It is the primary gland used in scrape communication and is muscle-controlled, allowing deer to open it and emit scent during rubbing behavior.
The forehead gland has the highest concentration of skin glands anywhere on a whitetail's body. Dominant bucks rub their foreheads on trees to deposit a long-lasting scent signature that communicates age, social rank, and breeding status. Activity peaks during the pre-rut and rut, staining the forehead dark brown on mature bucks.
When a buck works a licking branch above a scrape, he deposits salivary enzymes that carry identifying information unique to that individual. Bucks will chew and fray the tips of small twigs — creating a "licking stick" — to maximize scent transfer. Salivary scent is a critical component of the scrape communication system.
The tarsal gland is the most powerful individual identifier in the whitetail world. Bucks rub-urinate over their tarsals during the rut, mixing urine, gland secretions, and bacteria to create a pungent, unique scent that signals breeding readiness and dominance. Researchers have identified chemicals present only in buck tarsals — and different chemicals on older, dominant bucks versus younger ones.
Every step a deer takes deposits interdigital scent — a trail that other deer can follow and interpret. Research shows that interdigital secretions from does can indicate estrus, which is why bucks "bird-dog" a hot doe's trail. When a deer stomps in alarm, increased secretions warn other deer of danger. In LHD, doe interdigital scent creates a realistic trail leading directly to your stand.
The Lineup
Five Systems. Every Situation Covered.
Each system is built around how we actually hunt. Not just individual scents — complete setups proven in the field. Pick the one that matches your season and your style.
Best Value
Every scent we make — all season long. Mix and match however you want from opening day through the last day of season. Includes all 5 scents plus a FREE Scrape Rake and FREE Hemp Rope.
Most Popular
David's personal go-to for consistent trail camera action and getting mature bucks on scrapes and rubs — even during daylight. The combo he runs from July through end of season.
Everything you need to build and maintain a rub tree — one of the most consistent tools for getting mature bucks on camera during daylight. Includes the patent-pending Scrape Rake.
Place a licking branch anywhere you want with natural hemp rope that soaks up and holds scent longer. Paired with our two most-used scrape scents for a complete community scrape setup.
Three scents that communicate the natural progression of how bucks and does interact during the rut — creating one of the hottest scrapes in your area when it matters most.
Timing Is Everything
When to Use Each Scent
Whitetail behavior changes dramatically across the season. Use this guide to know exactly which scents to reach for — and when.
Early Season (Sept - Mid Oct)
Bucks are still in bachelor groups or just breaking off, velvet has shed, and social hierarchies are being re-established. This is the ideal time to start your mock scrape or rub post — before bucks have established their own scrape lines. Getting your setup in early means deer will find and adopt it as their own.
Focus on preorbital and forehead glands during this phase. Scrape King on the licking branch communicates the presence of a new buck in the area, triggering curiosity and competition from resident deer. Buck Junkie on a rub post establishes a dominant scent signature that draws repeated visits.
Pro Tip: In Iowa and the Midwest, early-to-mid September is when velvet sheds. This is the optimal time to put out your rub post so bucks discover it during their early season wandering.
Recommended for Early Season
Pre-Rut (Mid Oct - Early Nov)
Testosterone is surging. Bucks are scraping aggressively, making rubs, and beginning to seek does. This is the most active period for scrape communication — bucks are checking and refreshing scrapes daily. Your mock scrape should be fully established by now and seeing regular visits.
Layer your scents during this phase. Apply Scrape King and Scrape Queen together on the licking branch to simulate multiple new deer in the area. Add Buck Junkie to the rub post to communicate a dominant buck's presence. The combination creates social pressure that drives mature bucks to investigate and assert dominance.
Pro Tip: Reapply every 2-4 weeks, or sooner if trail camera activity drops. 4-5 sprays per application is all you need due to the purity of the formula.
Recommended for Pre-Rut
Peak Rut (Early - Mid Nov)
Bucks are on their feet around the clock, covering miles in search of does. This is the window where LHD becomes your most powerful tool. Bucks are following doe trails by scent — specifically the interdigital, tarsal, and reproductive gland signals that indicate a doe is in estrus.
Create a drag trail from a distance to your stand using LHD on a drag rag or boot pads, refreshing every 50-100 yards. A buck that crosses that trail will follow it directly to you. Combine with Buck Junkie on a nearby rub post to create a complete, believable scenario of a hot doe being trailed by a dominant buck.
Pro Tip: LHD is collected during peak rut (late October to early November) — the exact biological window when does are most receptive. This timing precision is what makes it so effective.
Recommended for Peak Rut
Post-Rut (Late Nov - Dec)
The primary rut has ended, but bucks are still seeking the last unbred does during the secondary rut. Deer are exhausted and focused on feeding, but dominant bucks will still respond to the right scent triggers — especially if they believe there is still a hot doe in the area.
LHD remains effective through the secondary rut. Scrape King on an active scrape can still draw curious bucks checking for late-season breeding opportunities. Keep your mock scrape maintained — some of the biggest bucks of the season are killed in late November and December by hunters who keep their setups fresh.
Pro Tip: Don't abandon your mock scrape after the primary rut. Secondary rut activity can be just as productive, and a maintained scrape with fresh glandular scent is one of the best late-season setups available.
Recommended for Post-Rut
Step-by-Step
How to Set Up a Mock Scrape
A properly built mock scrape is the most consistent deer-attracting tool in the field. Here is the exact setup process used by the Raised Hunting team.
Select a location along a known travel corridor, field edge, or funnel — somewhere deer already pass through. Avoid areas with heavy human pressure. The goal is to intercept deer naturally, not force them into unfamiliar territory.
Clear a 2' x 3' oval-shaped area on the ground, removing all leaf litter and debris down to bare dirt. Find or create an overhanging limb at approximately 4' high — this becomes your licking branch. Eastern White Pine works exceptionally well for rub posts.
Apply Scrape King, Scrape Queen, Buck Junkie, or Scrape Addict to the licking branch. 4-5 sprays is all you need — the high purity of Raised Scents means more is not better. Over-application can alarm deer. One bottle provides 300+ sprays, lasting the entire season.
For a rub post, cut an Eastern White Pine limb 6-8' long and 3-6" in diameter. Dig a 2' hole and secure it firmly. Open the bark slightly and apply Buck Junkie Oil directly to the exposed wood. Bucks will begin using it — sometimes immediately, sometimes after the first buck "discovers" it.
All Raised Scents are designed to be used together. Apply Scrape King and Scrape Queen to the same licking branch. Add Scrape Addict to the scrape itself. The layered effect creates a multi-deer scenario that triggers territorial and breeding instincts simultaneously.
Reapply every 2-4 weeks, or when trail camera activity drops. For LHD drag trails, refresh your application device every 50-100 yards on your walk in. Store unused scent in a cool, dark place to preserve potency between applications.
Common Questions
Everything You Need to Know
From the Field
What Hunters Are Saying
"I've tried every scent on the market over 20 years of hunting. Nothing has produced the consistent trail cam activity that Scrape King has. Had a 170-inch buck working my mock scrape within 3 days of setup."
"Buck Junkie on my rub post is absolutely insane. I put it out in early September and had 6 different bucks on camera within the first week. The oil soaks into the wood and lasts for weeks."
"Used LHD on a drag trail during peak rut and had a giant 10-point follow it directly to my stand. He came in downwind, hit the trail, and turned right toward me. Shot him at 18 yards. This stuff is real."
"Scrape Addict keeps my mock scrape active all season. I have does and bucks both checking it regularly. The fact that it has both buck and doe glands is genius — it creates that social hub that keeps deer coming back."
"Bought the Elite Package and it completely changed how I hunt. I run Scrape King and Scrape Queen together on the licking branch, Scrape Addict on the ground, and Buck Junkie on my rub post. Trail cam is going crazy."
"I was skeptical about glandular scents but the science makes total sense. These aren't just marketing claims — you can see the difference in how deer react. They investigate with purpose, not just casual curiosity."
Build Your Setup.
Fill Your Tag.
Start with Scrape King and Buck Junkie for a complete early-season setup, or grab the Elite Package for everything you need from September through December.