It is the last week of October, and the weather has cooled off tremendously. On my recent scouting trips, I have noticed many more rubs and scrapes in the woods. My trail cameras are revealing that bucks are on the move and actively preparing for the rut. I have been patiently waiting for this time to arrive. Now is the time to break out the tarsal gland lure from Smokey's Deer lures. A whitetail deer has two tarsal glands located inside the deer's hind legs. You can find the

In the last article, I describe the eight glands that whitetail deer use to communicate. This article will give hunters tips and tricks on how to use gland lures to interact with deer. Through trial and error, I have found these tactics work well. Take a few minutes and learn how to use gland lure to benefit your hunt. INTERDIGITAL GLAND STRATEGIES For years I have been using interdigital buck and doe gland lure in mock scrapes. Underneath the licking branch, I will place a f