Rickard's Bucks Gone Wild Lure – Original Indian Buck Lure Formula

Rediscover a Classic Deer Lure with a Storied Past

In 1929, Pete Rickard pursued a simple idea: craft a strong, natural lure that could attract deer while subtly masking human scent. The result was the original Indian Buck Lure, a formula born from a hunter’s dream and a commitment to field realism. Over the decades, Rickard's Hunting & Trapping Lures, rooted in the Catskill Mountains, has shared this heritage with generations of outdoors enthusiasts. The lure remains a recognizable staple for those who value a long-standing, authentic scent profile and a brand with a history of field-tested use. While many imitators have appeared, Pete Rickard's original formula endures as a reference point for deer attractants that blend tradition with practical field performance.

This product showcases a compact, field-ready design built to travel with your hunting kit. It carries a legacy of thousands of testimonial letters describing its continued popularity and the role it has played in countless hunting stories. The goal is not to promise certainty, but to offer a time-tested option that many hunters have found useful when planning stands, scent-control, and pre-season scouting.

What makes Bucks Gone Wild Lure stand out

• Natural, field-tested formula designed to attract deer across different conditions
• Smell profile crafted to help manage human scent in the field
• Storied history with decades of user feedback and brand credibility
• Compact packaging that packs easily for on-the-go use in the woods

Product specs and field-ready design

Package dimensions indicate a slim, portable form factor suited for travel and quick application in the field:

• Package length: 16.51 cm
• Package width: 11.684 cm
• Package height: 1.524 cm
• Product Type: SPORTING GOODS

Designed for stand and ground use, this lure invites curiosity from deer while staying compact enough to carry during long days in the field. While outcomes can vary by hunting conditions, many users appreciate the historical continuity and the straightforward approach to attractant usage.

How to get the most from Rickard's Bucks Gone Wild Lure

• Apply at scrapes or preferred scent sites to create a deer-visible trail in early light or late afternoon
• Use during dawn and dusk when deer activity tends to peak
• Reapply after rain or heavy dew to refresh the scent and maintain field presence
• Pair with natural cover scents to complement the lure’s profile and masking effect

This narrative highlights why many outdoors enthusiasts reference Rickard's history when choosing a lure. It’s presented as one option among many, offering a blend of tradition and practical field use.