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My name is Jon Burleigh. My daughter, Paige, drew a deer tag this year on a limited access hunt in Southeast Kansas. Although she is only 10 years old, she is an avid outdoorsman. I have taken her deer hunting with me on several occasions, but she has only been able to observe. She made it perfectly clear that this year SHE was going to shoot a deer. Needless to say we were very excited when she drew a tag. We also knew we had a lot of work cut out for us as far as preparation was concerned.

I purchased a youth model .243 with a 3x9 scope, and we began practicing at every opportunity we had. She was very proficient by the time the big weekend arrived. It has been very dry here in Kansas and the plan was to hunt water sources. Needless to say, it started raining the morning before the hunte and it didn't stop for two days.The farmers were happy, but we weren't. In an area with a very healthy buck population no one saw a buck for the first day and a half. Considering it's a two day hunt, that is catastrophic.

We knew of an area the deer were using in the evening, but it was going to be a terrible setup. The only place that we could place our blind and still have a clear shot also placed us directly up wind of their bedding area and where they were going to come out in the field. I went over our options with my daughter and we decided to hunt where we knew the deer would be and to just manage our scent as best we could.

That afternoon I went to the store and bought just about every product I think you sell. We washed EVERYTHING in Dead Down Wind. We washed our clothes, our blind, ourselves. Anything that wouldn't fit in the washer or couldn't be scrubbed down outside was soaked in 3D Evlove. Once we were all set up in the field, everything got another coating of 3D Evolve. Now I am a biologist and I know it is impossible to eliminate ALL human scent. Starting at 4:30 p.m. a steady stream of doe began to filter into the field from every possible direction. These deer are not used to people at all. All I can say is your product works. At one point, there were 12 doe and 4 young bucks directly down wind from us and none of them were catching our scent.

This went on until about 6:30 when a large buck stepped out of the timber and walked into the open field. He was headed towards the other deer that were down wind from us. He never got there. My daughter harvested an 11 point buck that grossed 149 3/8". She earned that buck with a lot of preparation and dedication. I know your product played a big role in her being presented with an opportunity to make the shot. Thank you for producing a quality product. It has been recommended to me in the past, and I will continue to recommend it to others. Thanks again.

Sincerely, Jon Burleigh.

 


 "We returned from South Africa last week and what a hunt of a lifetime!

We used nothing but Dead Down Wind products while we were there; the Huntress line, deodorants, lip balm, wind checker and of course the best product you ever came out with the Evolve 3 Pac-It scent eliminator.

The Pac-It kept our weight down for traveling and eliminated the possibility of leakage with the "gentle" handing of luggage handlers. We mixed it when we arrived and used it constantly throughout the day, and you can see from the attached photos, it got the job done!

We provided our trackers, spotters and PH's with the Wind Checker and they used it constantly. I loved the Huntress line and used every product in the case from the shampoo, body wash to the makeup. Every product we used was absolutely "Top Notch" and amazing!

Garry took a beautiful Nyala at 17 yards his first night in the hide. The Nyala wandered around, often close enough to reach out and touch him and never knew he was there.

The Waterbuck he harvested was one of the most difficult animals to get close to and he was able to arrow the new potential SCI #8 Waterbuck at 25 yards. This guy was a tank...he didn't get to over 1,000 pounds with 32" horns from being careless. He checked, rechecked and skirted around the hide before coming in and never detected danger.

I too harvested several great trophies while there with the most intense being a full charge from a Cape Buffalo before putting a bolt from my crossbow into him at 8 meters!

We wanted you to know your products were the contributing factor to making this a hunt of a lifetime.

Thank you again for coming along on our African hunt and insuring us great success!"

 

Sincerely,
Jayne and Garry A.

"Just wanted to say thanks for a great product at a reasonable price. My trouble as a hunter is i smoke and until i used dead downwind the bigger bucks avoided me until november 2008 i killed a 170 class buck in tennessee. I had purchased your product at Walmart thinking since it was cheaper it wouldn't work. I am impressed and i still smoke but i am a believer in you. That was my first large buck with many to come with deaddownwind. would love to send some pictures. Thanks again"
Robert C. Tennessee

"Pack-It" for my Elk hunt this fall and want to tell you how marvelous this product is for convenience and effectiveness. We are always trying to trim down the massive list of necessities on a 9 day remote hunt. We used to have a container for the scent elimination, but now it is much more convenient! Thank You!"
Barry S. Sioux Falls S. Dakota

"Dead Down Wind

Five years ago while working at Cabelas in Rogers, MN, a new product caught my eye. Maybe it was the shiny orange bottle? Maybe it was the catchy logo? I?m not really sure what attracted me to it initially, but after reading the science behind and using Dead Down Wind Scent elimination products, I was hooked.

After doing a bit more research on DDW some interesting facts came to light. At first glance, DDW may not seem any different than the myriad of scent prevention products littering your truck floor. But in reality, a key point sets them apart.

Unlike other scent prevention products, DDW doesn?t actually ?cover? your scent. Its? proprietary enzyme solution actually ?eats? odor causing bacteria to get rid of human and other incidental odors you may have picked up on your body or clothing. These enzymes actually stay effective for some time, continually eating scent causing bacteria that try so hard to make us deer scaring machines!

After using all of DDW products over the last 5 years I have learned to believe in every one of them. Many times I?ve come straight from work to the tree stand with nothing but a wipe down and foam up with DDW products and had deer straight down wind without detection. My wife will attest that after a day of pouring concrete, taking a whiff of me is not a pleasant experience! However, such is the life of the hard working DIY hunter, and sometimes the two hours after work and before dark is all we get. It?s nice spending that extra half hour in the tree stand rather than in the shower! DDW products can give you this edge by getting rid of odors quickly and effectively.

Obviously we tout the effectiveness of DDW products in our hunting endeavors. However, they do not take the place of hunting the wind smart. However, I have witnessed the effectiveness of the products first hand so many times; it?s hard not to sing its praises. I and the rest of Team Back 40 will be using DDW this fall in hopes when that PY bucks steps into range dead down wind of us, we get that extra couple of seconds required to put him on the wall!"

Jake O.
http://backfortyoutdoors.com/Blog/

"Just wanted to say thanks for a great products,I have had numerous deer under my stand, down wind and have yet to be busted,last week the temp was in the high 70's low 80's I hunted in a short sleve Tee shirt and had a 160 class Whitetail under my tree twice, totaly undetected. although I kick myself now for passing on that deer, I was glad I could count on Dead Down Wind. Thank you"
Rick F. Wichita, KS
"Rick, thank you for taking the time to write. Have to tell you, you have a will power and determination that surpasses mine. A 160 class would have my emotions over riding my judgment so fast that the instinct to shoot would probably be automatic. There are many hunters who never see a 160 in their lifetime. Kudos for being a true trophy sportsman and thank you for using DDW. Go get that brute you had in mind when you passed on the 160. Real Science ? Real Results and we have said from day one It?s Not Just Luck!"

"I would like to Thank You for great products that actually work! I have used all the name brand scent eliminators in the past this year I decided to try ddw. WOW is all I can say yesterday I had 8 deer come with in 5 yards of me I was hunting on the ground and they never knew I was there. Just wanted to praise your products! Thanks, "
Brad C. Ararat VA
"Thanks for writing Brad. From the very beginning we have always said Real Science ? Real Results. It?s not just luck. DDW"

"Just wanted to thank you for making it possible for me to still bow hunt. I had a quad bypass in Jan 01 and my first heart attack this past Jan 09.I was a loyal wildlife research user. With the new meds im on the product made my skin feel like it was on fire. My hunting buddy told me to try your product and see what happens. I am now and will only use dead down wind.Thank you for making it possible for me to still be able to get out and enjoy the woods. "
Mike A. New Jersey
"Thanks for writing and using DDW Michael. Dead Down Wind is a skin safe hypoallergenic product. Your skin is the body?s largest organ. Unlike others we use no harsh chemicals, heavy metals or biocides in our formulations. We believe being skin safe, biodegradable and earth friendly are critical advantages. "

"Thanks guys for sending the replacement bottles as quickly as you did. I have to say that I love all your products that I have tested this year. I use the field wipes, tooth paste and the scent elimination spray. I especially like the expiration date on the bottom of the replacement bottles. Lol... I have had at least 4 or more deer within 30 yards every day this year since using your product and they have never caught on that I even existed. And I hunt everyday morning and night, pretty much. Occasionally I take a day to rest, like today. Even after harvesting a giant 6 point with a 23" spread at 42 yards with my ten point crossbow, the other deer that was in my food plot returned after 5 minutes after the shot and stayed till completely dark. I just wanted to let you know that I am very satisfied and will be replacing all of my other products that I use with yours when they run out. I took the time to let you know when I was disappointing, so it is only fair that I take the time and let you know that I am completely satisfied."
Ron S. Michigan

"Hello, This is just a personal story and let me tell you I wish I could go hunting again but I became a paraplegic through an industrial accident. Now I am on allot of medications which have brought out a real foul body odor which is very hard to control. I tried your soap with shampoo and as long as I use it every day the odor is "GONE"! I ran out and my sporting goods store was not able to order from his supplier so I tried you competitors products but my wife gave them a quick thumbs down sporting goods store and took them away from me. This summer our sporting goods store got his supply back and low & behold the odor left again. So I am a loyal customer of your products and not for hunting but so I can go out in public and not worry that I was offending people because of my medical problems."
Alfred R. British Columbia CA
"Alfred we frequently receive emails about DDW?s effectiveness on pet?s hit by skunks, use in odorous trash cans even knocking out odors in diaper pails. What you have shared goes above and beyond the hundreds of applications we typically see. Thank you for sharing your personal experience with us and for choosing Dead Down Wind. If you ever have difficulty finding what you need again, let us know."

"Just wanting to drop a line and say thanks for making such a great line of products. I used the field spray on my Antelope hunt this year, and after waiting 5 years to draw a bow tag,I wanted to make sure everything I took was worth taking. One of the best decisions I made was taking the D.D.W. field spray. We sprayed the blinds and ourselves and it worked amazingly well. We had antelope at 5 FEET. A coyote at 15yds,and more than 100 Pronghorn passing by the blind over 3 days time and nothing winded us! What a great bunch of products. Thanks again, and I look forward to using your complete product line in the future!"
Pete G. Medford OR

"Hello my name is David L. Rice and I am a member of Talk Hunting. Last week I put a story on the web site about our cat getting sprayed by a skunk.... I did not know what to do, so I have been using your product Evolve and I figured I would give it a try. So I applied the Evolve on the cat and reall saturated him, I used 3/4 of the bottle, let him stay wet for about 5 minutes, and then just towel dried him off... Now I know that your product works cause it took 98% of the skunk odor off of him. The wife and I were amazed. So I just wanted to say THANKS FOR A GREAT PRODUCT, I go by the name of dlr on www.talkhunting.com"
David Rice Clearville, PA

"Dear Dead Down Wind; Im writing this e-mail to say Thank You on such a wonderful product. I have always been a believer of scent prevention, but never could find the product for me. After discovering Dead Down Wind I have been nothing but a satified customer. Thanks to your company's product I have killed my biggest State Land whitetail ever in Northern Michigan. Northern Michigan isn't really known for its excellent whitetail management, so for me to harvest a 128in 8pt on the ground this year was quite amazing. At one point I had this monster buck less then six feet behind the tree I was sitting up against. He did not suspect a thing. Thanks to my Dead Down Wind I was able to take him at less then 30yds. So I just want to share the joy and tell your company to keep up the good work. Thanks Again:"
William K. Grawn, MI

"Hey all up at Dead Down Wind- Thanks for making such great products. I've been using your system for a few years with some great success. It's great peace of mind that with the correct steps I can't walk into the field virtually scent free. I can't tell you how many whitetails I've had down wind of me that never new I was there...and a few that are now dead. I can see where the name makes sense.

This arrowed this 10 point on Oct. 4th after he passed through my scent trail with no knowledge of me being there."
Aaron E. Chester, IL

"I just wanted to tell you that I bought the 3 step scent prevent kit. I must admit I was unsure at first, but on september 19 2oo9 in an early doe archery season in pennsylvania I found that this stuff really works.I was sitting against a small oak tree when three small bucks and two doe came in from my left rear. they did not even know I was there. A doe came around the tree and almost steped on me at about three yards, had I turned my camera on I could have sent you a video "that hunting" thank again"
Mark H. PA

"Wanted to thank you for such a great products! I was especially excited about the Pac-It Concentrate that I can mix in the field. Not having to carry pre- mixed liquid spray when my husband and I travel to South Africa will be a huge benefit. I have the Huntress Pack for me and was impressed with the quality of the hair and skin products for us ladies! If all goes well, in April 2010, I hope to be the first "scrawny old lady" to harvest a Cape Buffalo with my crossbow. My husband will also be using his Dead Down Wind in his pursuit of Plains Game. Thank you for all that you have done to "up the odds" for all of us who love the outdoors and pursuit of big game!"
Sincerely, E Jayne A. Team BowTech

"Dear DDW,

Just thought I would send you a short letter to let you guys know what a great product you have.

This 144 Class (I have a picture in the Photo Gallery) didn?t even know I was around. I was only 12? in a ladder stand, he tried to find me but couldn?t. I think this is the greatest scent killer I have ever used. I have been hunting Deer for 30 years. Used all kinds of scent killers, but this is the best. I have come within 10 yards of some Deer, and they didn?t even know I was around and I was sitting on the ground! Thanks again, I will tell my friends. I love it!

P.S. I also shot and missed a 120 that week, he went out about 10 yards and came back, and still didn?t smell me, but I couldn?t get the shot. Maybe this year. You have a great product I will use years to come. Please stay in business!

I have 3 boys and 3 grandchildren (boys)!"

Allan B. M.

"Used you field products last year. Bow harvested two nice deer, one a P&Y. On two occassions I had a mature doe less then 10 feet from my position, DDW and on the ground. One went home with me. This year I'm using the whole package. Good stuff & can't wait."
Joel M. Ontario CA.

"I know you probably recieve many stories of seccessful bow hunts because of you product, but I just had to tell you my story. I've been hunting for a few years now and have been winded on many occasions, and because of that, my bow hunting adventures have been few and far between. I have always showered before going hunting, use scent free shampoo, soap, deorderant, and spray, but always seem to leave a scent trail to the stand and have been busted by a down wind deer. Last year a friend mentioned that he had shot a nice buck that was "DEAD DOWN WIND". This year while buying some items in preperation for the hunting season, I saw you product and was reminded of what my friend had told me the year before. I picked up a bottle of spray "Odor Terminator". I looked at the price and told my wife that I wasn't going to pay that for another product that probably didn't work. My wife told me to go ahead and give it a try. Boy, am I glad she did. On my first bow hunting trip, I had a doe walk up to my stand on the same trail I walked to my stand on. She never once was alerted to my scent. About 30 minutes later I had a nice seven point walk the same path as the doe and again never winded me or picked up my scent while walking in. I was absolutely amazed that neither one of the deer winded me or picked up my scent on the trail. You need to realize that these deer were "DEAD DOWN WIND" of me. I arrowed the seven point at 28 yards, and it ran less than 30 yeards. My first bow and and my first shot at a deer. Needless to say I was one happy hunter. I have told all my friends that the reason I got a shot on the deer was because the "DEAD DOWN WIND" products. At this point I would pay almost anything for your product. I have hunted many time since then, and have many deer cross my path or appeared down wind and have yet to be detected. Your product is amazing. Thank you and don't stop making it. I will never use any of the other scent free or scent kill products again. One happy and SUCCESSFUL bow hunter"
BJ D. Olive Branch MS.

"I thank you for the scent free oil, its been hell finding any scent free oil for guns, stands and bows. This product has not hit the stores yet and I want to know if you will offer it in a larger size. I was asking for your product at a local store and customers over heard me and employees wanted to buy this item , it will be a big hit. I know on the stand if I can smell the oil on my gun deer can smell it for miles. THANK YOU!"
David D. West Springfield MA.
"Thank you, On November 4th, 2012 I was hunting public hunting grounds in Central Wisconsin. The area is very pressured and deer are always on alert. I was in my tree stand at 11:30 AM eating my lunch. I had a bag of chips and a bottle of water. I saw a big 8 pointer approx. five years old. I attempted to grab my bow and the chips poured out of my bag plinking down the ladder. The deer froze and looked toward me. He was now on high alert checking the air. I assumed it was all over. He did not wind me or see me although he was at 15 yards. I reached for my bow and now the full bottle fell and hit the ground with a thud. He stopped again looking toward me and again stood there checking the wind. He still did not smell me or see me although he stood 12 yards away. The wind was blowing toward him. He was still behind a hanging limb and I had no shot. The deer remained still looking at me and constantly check the wind. I gave a doe in heat bleat. He immediately responded and walked out broadside at 10 yards. I bleated once and he stopped. I made the shot and he was down in 50 yards. Long story ........sorry. My point was to tell you I used all your products for the first time this season. I started by washing my clothes with Dead Down Wind and dryer sheets. I used all your personal care products including tooth past and breath spray. I made so many mistakes taking this deer that I should not have been able to get a shot. I believe your products made up for my mistakes, by covering my scent . Thanks for great products. I also got my girlfriend all your products made for her. She loved them, this is her 1st year now hunting. She has had close encounters with deer but past on shots. She also has had three coyotes within 10 yards that had no idea she was there. She is hunting today as I write this thank you."
Patrick Lalor Janesville, WI.

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