It’s called “Ground Disturbance Scent”. Not so much the scent the body gives off. That can dispute rather quickly but the ground disturbance can stay a long time. That’s why SAR dogs can do well in the woods tracking old tracks. They are not smelling the human scent but more the ground...
Just joined over here and came from one of the other sites that seems to start an argument with every topic. Was recommended to come here by another user. Avid hunter here in the Carolinas hunting rabbits, deer, fox, and HOGS. Favorite rifle cartridge is 260 Rem and yes I get questions asking...