Baiting Game

[wildbill1973z28]

The reason they decided to allow hunting over feed is because they are hoping more deer will get killed. Same reason for the 12 deer limit. We have extremely high population of deer for the amount of habitat. I rarely leave the house without seeing dead and live deer on the side of the roads. If more hunters were to take their limit and kill as many does as allowed this would help alleviate the situation but too many just want a big rack to hang on the wall. Not judging. Just stating the facts.

True! Me and you both love a big rack!

 

[Wrangler]

This article outlines the many negatives of baiting deer.

Can Baiting and Feeding Really Spread Deer Diseases Faster?

Some say baiting and feeding deer can help increase the spread of deer diseases. Here's a look at the scientific evidence.

deerassociation.com

 

[Wrangler]

Personally I feel like you should be able to bait on public land same as private. Sadly big gov’t feels otherwise.
For those against baiting, I’d love to hear some reasons why other than personal opinions and CWD paranoia.

CWD is very real, and has decimated deer herds in places I've lived and hunted. I'd love to hear why you support baiting other than just wanting to make hunting easier.

 

[Huey Deer Processing]

CWD is very real, and has decimated deer herds in places I've lived and hunted. I'd love to hear why you support baiting, other that not being able to scout very well, and just wanting to make hunting easier.

I’m sure I’ve killed more than you both with and without bait.
I’m not going back and forth with a guy that’s been here since 2013 with 0 deals.
Have a nice day!

 

[Wrangler]

I’m sure I’ve killed more than you both with and without bait.
I’m not going back and forth with a guy that’s been here since 2013 with 0 deals.
Have a nice day!

Oh, I have many deals, but due to extenuating circumstances they don’t show on here. I have never used bait and hunted deer for 40 years. I’ve killed a few.

 

[BIKER13]

I have killed a few in 52 years

 

[2canSam]

I’ve killed two with my truck this year.

 

[Wrangler]

I’m sure I’ve killed more than you both with and without bait.
I’m not going back and forth with a guy that’s been here since 2013 with 0 deals.
Have a nice day!

So, what’s the reason for baiting if not to make hunting easier?

 

[lokidogg]

I've done both bait and non bait. I've killed more deer with no bait. Everytime I put bait out, be it 10lbs or 50lbs, it's gone overnight anyway.

 

[Huey Deer Processing]

So, what’s the reason for baiting if not to make hunting easier?

Mainly because it pisses Wolfman off I guess