Thread: How would you describe the smell of deer?

Unusual - sweet & sour, musty.
I think Red Deer leave the most distinctive smell. No mistaking it when you learn recognition of the smell.
Off topic but possibly interesting. Hunted in Idaho, USA a few years ago. Hunting Mule Deer but many Elk ( American for Wapiti ) in the same area. Stalking through some forest we came upon a patch where Elk had camped up for a while. I recognised the smell immediately - just like Red Deer.