Deer baiting during turkey season

[killerv]

Our local DNR ranger said it was okay as long as you were over 200 yards and out of line of sight and not intercepting the turkeys going to the feeder.

I've heard both ways from game wardens, it seem so subjective...I wish they would word the rules to get rid of this gray area. I do know that it is unlawful for another property owner to place bait on their property in such a way to keep you from legally hunting your property... I.E. a corn feeder near or on the line during turkey season.

 

[killerv]

This time of year it's "Turkey Bait"..

I asked the girl at a local Ace where the hog corn was and she said they only had deer corn.

 

[howboutthemdawgs]

Pandering to the lowest common denominator, that's special sorta like "a basket of Deplorables" judging people because they may choose to bait and you may not. That's if you or anyone defines baiting as throwing out corn. It is my belief we All bait sexual attractions, minerals, food plot's man made food plots aren't natural. I don't put out corn or have feeders still do it the ole fashion way but I don't elevate myself above somebody that chooses too.

What was the reason for legalizing it? Was it not to make it easier? That is giving in to hunters complaints about how “hard” it was. Therefore a lower segment of hunter with regard to ability. The state didn’t approve it because corn provided this much needed nutritional deficiency that only a kernel of corn could provide! They approved so bad hunters could enjoy the same success as good hunters. Everyone needs to be equal these days...

 

[kmckinnie]

It take a federal warden to write a federal ticket.
They run slow also.

 

[kmckinnie]

200 dolla reward for info on illegal turkey hunting. !!!

 

[280bst]

What was the reason for legalizing it? Was it not to make it easier? That is giving in to hunters complaints about how “hard” it was. Therefore a lower segment of hunter with regard to ability. The state didn’t approve it because corn provided this much needed nutritional deficiency that only a kernel of corn could provide! They approved so bad hunters could enjoy the same success as good hunters. Everyone needs to be equal these days...

Geez don't think you got what I said. It's obvious to me you excel in the Hunting way of Life as in your opinion a lot of other people are inferior. You have a nice day now a hear

 

[kmckinnie]

My hat goes off to the trad folks that hunt WMA s !them boys are hunters.
And they will be the first to say to each their own. They do what they enjoy.
Today even a novice on good private land can kill a nice deer.
I guess there will always be “that” hunter who thinks he’s the man. I got it sitting on the ground by a tree. That’s how I killed my monsta Buck. Shot it with my 06. Anything less is a peashooter.
Well it’s your drum. ?

Today hunting is great and we should enjoy it. Like the trad bow hunter does.

Now back to that turkey ?
Wish I could call better.

 

[kmckinnie]

Think I’ll head on down to topbait in Cuthbert and get a few mouth calls. Y’all come join me.

 

[280 Man]

its a different kind of ticket...its federal. Much larger fines, etc.

Whats Federal? Turkeys? When did turkeys become a migratory species. Turkeys are not classified like ducks, geese and doves etc...

 

[j_seph]

I'm not sure how that would be determined, that is what he said.

DUH
By looking at the tracks in the turkey trail vs. where you are sitting. If the toes point in direction of feeder then you are intercepting them. If they point in opposite direction of feeder then you are not!

Surprised more folks do not get caught with such an easy answer to that question.

 

[Nicodemus]

Think I’ll head on down to topbait in Cuthbert and get a few mouth calls. Y’all come join me.

Is that place still open? I did some business with them when I hunted that area. Ate at that little restaurant a lot too.

Used to be a lot of turkeys on Burgin land and that Great Southern Paper Company land way back in behind the high school.

 

[Down4Count]

its a different kind of ticket...its federal. Much larger fines, etc.

Well, I guess it'll hurt a little more.. Really do not care, I do not even turkey hunt. But, if I decide too, I'll still pay their fine if need be.

 

[kmckinnie]

Is that place still open? I did some business with them when I hunted that area. Ate at that little restaurant a lot too.

Used to be a lot of turkeys on Burgin land and that Great Southern Paper Company land way back in behind the high school.

It’s still open. The restaurant was for a while. It’s shut down now. Small town USA is going away.
I do a lot of Business with them.

 

[kmckinnie]

I just spent 188 on shells & a few calls. Plus 2 beers ?

 

[Throwback]

I just spent 188 on shells & a few calls. Plus 2 beers ?

You need likker to hunt turkeys. Beer is for deer

 

[JustUs4All]

If Benjamin Franklin had had his way this threed would be moot.

I like the idea of moot. This thread is probably moot anyway.

 

[Hunter922]

We feed all year, never even thought of it. I guess just give me the ticket.

Ticket on the way..

 

[spurrs and racks]

no bait

 

[Mako22]

How about don't put any corn out till turkey season is over?

Really?

 

[kmckinnie]

It’s everywhere corn ?
Found corn in a gobblers crawl yesterday. Errrr I bet I find it in a crawl this year.