nuttin illigal

[D1]

Not that i want to do anything wrong,but just wondering how long after I use baits (corn or weat) on a field or edge of a pond ,do I have to wait before I can hunt hunt it?

[Dutch Dog]

Is it 10 days? I was wondering the same thing. For example...next year I would like to bait up some doves all summer to kinda get em coming to an area that I know for a fact is an excellent roost area. Gravel roads surrounding it on 3 sides, well manicured grass (via cattle grazing) about 20 acres of water, and lots of mature oaks scattered around in little 1 to 3 acre lots, and about a 300 acre pine plantation on one side (probably 15 yr old trees). I feel like if I can get them to this area in large numbers they will discover the excellent roost opportunities that abound and stick around for the big show (Sept. 1). I could probably quit a month or so before season and have the birds hang around without a problem, but I wouldn't want to be illegal.

[Cache]

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[judge jb]

if you are interested in supplemental feeding for wildlife year around i suggest a moultrie feeder that will feed twice a day... it is not illegal to feed wildlife, but you can not hunt over bait... all grain or feed must be gone 10 days prior to hunting.... alot of people including Ms. bioligist are against supplemental feeding because of fear of spreading disease amond deer herds... such as CWD in states like michigan and Pennsylvania.. i get alot of enjoyment watching my feeder... Songbirds, squirrels, coons and the curious deer and turkey and alots of doves... deer and turkey have plenty of natural vegitation to browse on in warm season and don't tend to use the feeder as much as other game.... quail and doves and other small game love the buffet..... they will fatten up and hold your resident doves for early season hunts....

judge jb