ORIGINAL: Dr. Trout
RSB did address it, but as usual you can't understand the facts he posts,.
It is illegal though to place any grains, salt or other minerals or any other food out to attract wildlife and then hunt for that wildlife within 30 days of all residues having been removed.
Putting corn or salt on MY PROPERTY during archery is not illegal if I am not archery hunting nor is it illegal to have it there after Xmas, AGAIN ... as long as I do not hunt there within 30 days of it being there... .....
why is that so hard for some of you guys to understand ??????
As for the bear idea, I think you will find the law states it is illgeal to feed bears on purpose .... bird feeders are not intended to feed bears, nor is my corn pile, but you can be made to take them down or fined if they attract bears and a problem or complaint is filed... check the rules before making silly comments....
The fact that you don't hunt the area where you are placing the feed does not negate the fact that you land and the adjoining land could be closed to all hunting by a WCO. Here is what the regs say about baiting.
"Taking Advantage of Food or Bait: It is unlawful to hunt in or around
any area where artificial or natural bait, food, hay, grain, fruit, nuts, salt,
chemicals or minerals, including their residues, are used, or have been
used within the past 30 days, as an enticement to lure game or wildlife
regardless of the type or quantity. Hunters are responsible for ensuring
that the hunting area has not been baited before they begin hunting. They
should physically inspect the area and question landowners, guides and
caretakers. This section does not pertain to hunting near areas where ac-
cepted farming or habitat management practices are taking place (example:
hunting near food plots on game lands is legal). Any natural or manmade
nonliving bait can be used to attract coyotes for hunting or trapping. "
If you put out corn during the last 2 weeks of archery you wouldn't just be guilty of feeding bear, your land and adjoing land could be closed to bear hunting for baiting bear within 30 days of the season.