I have read and re-read the regulations for the WMAs that I hunt and would really like to use something to attract deer and keep them near my stands. I know that corn, or any other food source is out of the question, but what about a spray like C'mere Deer, or a liquid like Buck Jam?
Any thoughts on the use of these attractants? Does anyone have any experience with them? Also, what is your thought on the legality of using such attractants, as "bait" is not allowed on any WMAs?
All feedback would be greatly appreciated.
can't use none of that , the only thing you can do is , add fertilizer to an oak tree .
Can't do that either, Ray. And fertilizing oaks needs to be done in Feb/March
My understanding of the rule is anything that is a liquid and can't be collected (picked up) is legal to place on p/l. Hence the reason scents and sprays are legal
Having said that....I have a lease and enjoy watching my feeders. However, I am just as passionate about hunting p/l where all that stuff is left out the window. Learn to hunt edges, funnels, transition areas, buck sign, and feed sources. It will make you a better hunter
best thing is find the natural food.
Hunting with bait, lures and attractants.
Answer ID 2611 | Published 09/30/2009 12:45 PM | Updated 04/01/2011 10:56 AM
What bait, lure or other type attractants can you use when hunting resident game animals, wild hogs, or turkeys? What about salt or minerals?
On private property, you can hunt resident game animals, furbearers and wild hogs over feeding stations with the use of:
Almost any kind of feed, such as corn or soybeans
any type of mineral or salt (block or granular)
Doe-in-heat or other liquid scents, sprays and attractants
Feeding stations must be maintained with feed (corn, wheat, grain or any other food substance deposited by other than normal agricultural harvesting or planting) throughout the year provided that each feeding station shall have been maintained at least six months prior to the taking of game in proximity thereof. The year-round maintenance and six months of being established rule does not apply when hog hunting.
On public lands (wildlife management areas), you may not use any bait, lure or attractant that can be ingested (eaten or drank) by the animal. That is the difference - if the attractant is meant to be ingested, it is not allowed on public lands. Therefore, use of salt or minerals is prohibited on public lands. If the attractant uses another sense (meant to be smelled {winded} only or seen {as in decoys}), then it is legal on public land.
While hunting turkeys on private lands, the hunter must be at least 100 yards away from any feeding station, and the turkey must not be over or eating the feed from the feeding station when you shoot it. However, hunting turkeys over planted fields or food plots is legal.
