You do not need to reinvent your season
The most consistent advice in Episode 120 is also the simplest: 'Hunt the way you hunt.' Cole repeats it when discussing skeptics, scent sprays, and hunters who already have a reliable process. His message is not to throw out everything you've learned about deer just because you've added a new tool.
Start with a stand you already understand
Choose a stand based on the wind, deer activity, access, and your normal scouting. Keep your existing routine if it helps you feel prepared. That gives you a familiar baseline while you learn how to mount, orient, and operate the unit according to the current manual.
Focus on the downwind side
The hosts repeatedly stress directing the unit's output toward the downwind side. Pay attention to the actual air movement at your location, not only the forecast. If the wind changes, reassess the setup and the hunt itself. Ozone is a respiratory irritant, so avoid directing output into your breathing zone and follow the product's safety guidance.
Observe rather than assume
Cole describes moments when a deer got downwind and did not react as he expected. Those encounters shaped his confidence in Ozonics. For a new user, the sensible approach is to watch carefully and avoid assuming one favorable or unfavorable encounter proves a universal result. The hosts themselves say the technology is not 100 percent effective.
Earn the right to experiment
Later in the episode, Cole talks about eventually testing different opportunities and setups once a hunter becomes comfortable with the equipment. That is not a license to ignore wind direction or pressure. It is a reminder that experience should guide decisions, and that experimentation should remain within safe operating instructions and sound hunting judgment.
The takeaway
For a first season with Ozonics, keep it simple. Hunt the right stand on the right day, learn the equipment, position it properly, and evaluate what you see. The device should support good hunting habits, not replace them.
Frequently asked questions
Should I change stands because I bought Ozonics?
Not at first. The hosts recommend keeping your established hunting strategy.
What is the first setup priority?
Follow your model instructions, with attention to directing output downwind and away from the breathing zone.
Is one good encounter proof of performance?
No. Field observations are useful but do not establish a guaranteed outcome.
Source episode: Killerwinds Podcast, Episode 120 — Rapid-Fire Ozonics Q&A (August 2025).
Listen to the Full Conversation
This article was developed from a discussion on the Killerwinds Podcast, where the Ozonics team explores scent management, ozone technology, and the practical application of Ozonics in the field. Watch or listen to the full conversation for a deeper understanding of the technology, its intended use, and the experiences behind it.
