Brent,

I had a couple of sets of hunting clothes that had silver incorporated into the cloth.  I used them on a back country elk hunt one time and was extremely impressed that the layer of clothes against my skin didn’t stink horrible when I returned home after a strenuous hunt in Colorado.  I have researched using silver to kill bacteria and have learned that it can control the growth of bacteria in some conditions.  However, the question is how fast it will control the bacteria growth (and resulting odor).  It seems such clothes will kill the bacteria and therefore limit the odor, but probably not instantaneously.

So, it makes sense that my clothes didn’t stink after I returned home from the elk hunt, but I did get busted by mature bull elk more than once on that hunt.  Based on what I know to date, my first line of defense for scent control is attempting to hunt with the wind in my favor.  I also try to keep clean and from producing additional odor.  I’m actively researching other options to reduce, control, or cover my scent.

If you find a reliable solution, please share with me!

Growing Deer together,

Grant