Go for it just don't post it on here,do it out of sight.
Great response...encourage someone to commit an illegal act!! Who cares that young, impressionable minds visit this site and read that other people might be getting away with committing a crime. Why not "hunt" your trophies at high-fence [butcher] preserves...it's equivalent in skill level!! In general, food plots do not "lure" deer into shooting range...they provide an additional feed resource replet with necessary minerals/supplaments to maximize deer growth, both antler and health. It requires considerable amounts of time and effort to till, plant, and maintain a food plot. It's no different then hunting over acorns or on the edges of apple orchards/field crops because you cannot guarantee that deer will actively seek out a traditional food source. If you have questions/concerns regarding this question...I would contact your local DEC office to confirm the difference between baiting and food plots...especially considering waterfowl hunting (different regulations considering baiting over harvested fields)Footnote: I do not nor have not grown any form of food plots...I rely 100% on nature to provide sustenance for deer, but I'm not a trophy hunter either so I don't care about premium antler growth.
Food plots are just miniature farm fields. Its just some thing for the deer to eat.
I know i wouldnt mind it if baiting became legal........i dont see the diifference if your hunting over a corn field or a pile of corn.........i heard Ted Nugent say on tv one time if you dont believe in baiting then dont hunt over scent lure because thats no different you're still putting something in the woods that wasnt placed there by mothernature.....or hunting a highly traveled deer trail you know the deer use the trail just like you know they would use a bait site........if they made it legal and you dont agree with it you dont have to do it
Also heard uncle Ted say, If you don't believe in baiting for deer, try fishing with a bare hook, see how many fish you catch.I may not agree in some places but can't say it is good or bad in others. (Texas seems to be doing well).Scott