I just got back from hunting for the elusive Whitetail in the U.P. of Michigan. I did everything right. I washed my clothes in scent-free soap (I even packed them in activated charcoal to absorb any unwanted scent). I bought the tinks and shoe pads to scent my trail. I sprayed everything with de-scenter. I was ready! I headed into the wilderness of the U.P. in St. Ignace with a layer of fresh snow. I could see anything moving within the woods for surely 400 yards. There were fresh tracks and other sign all around. I KNEW it was not a matter of IF I got one but WHEN....more to follow