Is Hay considered baiting deer

[Ourea]

It was a fair question.

I feel like I need a PHD to interpret the regulations sometimes too... and besides, I'd much rather ask a dumb question and get my facts straight rather than not ask and end up doing something that is dumb and/or illegal.

No such thing as a dumb question.

[Ourea]

Never. Your skin just got a bit thicker which means vastly more fun here for you. Keep your comments coming.

Suffice it to say I have very thick skin.

[Bugle M In]

Suffice it to say I have very thick skin.

not sure if the guys were being serious or taking a poke at you???
sure hope it was the later....

[skibum]

Another stupid question - anybody actually see a mule deer eat hay? (not a whitie)

I never have - and assume those pictures from the prairies of late winter deer feeding are all white tail?

[Ourea]

Another stupid question - anybody actually see a mule deer eat hay? (not a whitie)

I never have - and assume those pictures from the prairies of late winter deer feeding are all white tail?

Attractants for MD and elk post summer, in the back country, is ineffective from my experience.
They hit the salt during the summer but food attractants post summer.....low results.

Agriculter areas are a different story.
Can't correlate the two.

[bighornbob]

Although to be fair, I can't for the life of me find where it says I am allowed to use bait for ungulates... but if I remember correctly it's one of those things that if it doesn't mention it, it's allowed.

If they had to write down everything that was legal you would need an 18 wheeler to carry it with you. thats why the above rules are in the "Unlawfull Section"

BHB

[Linksman313]

It is not bait - - - it's placed there so if hunter falls out of treestand and bump head, will not hurt as much

Or so the Buck has a comfy bed for the night

[Ourea]

It is not bait - - - it's placed there so if hunter falls out of treestand and bump head, will not hurt as much

Or so the Buck has a comfy bed for the night

Baiting for deer is legal.
Many are doing it, including CO's I know that hunt.

[IronNoggin]

Hay is not a key attractant until the snow flies once other food sources are diminished.
Think calories.
Think protein.

Think COB!!!

Cheers,
Nog

[Ourea]

Think COB!!!

Cheers,
Nog

sweetened rolled oats is money as well