So, I was planning my first daytrip for spring blackbear ... I did my research, got all my maps... crossed referenced the regs got a bunch of new gear and made myself as prepares as im going to be and I was ready to go. Then my wife decided to invite herself despite the fact that shes got no licence and wont be hunting (she's just clingy) so I said ok fine.

Well its 5hrs till im ready to leave, now she decided, "we have to bring the dog, (5 month old pitty pup) I don't want to leave her alone all day".

At this point I'm thinking to myself... doesn't that count as baiting?
(& that's beside the fact that my trip has prolly no chance of success with a hyper puppy around)

Should I just bail or cancel the trip? Can I even legally have the dog there? Any insights?