I came here to share a story that happened to my buddy over deer opener.

We have had permission to hunt on a piece of property since Sept and that carried over into rifle hunting season here in MN. My buddy came up friday night to bowhunt, and came upon two guys and their kids baiting deer with corn and apples. They had permission to hunt, but the baiting was just INSANE - huge piles of corn and apples.

So, he called me up and asked what I would do. Personally, I take great offense to baiters. I know in some states, its legal, but personally, I think its lame as hell. Where I hunt this time of year, food is not abundant and deer are starting to enter their winter famine. This bait is just not something they will avoid, and it creates a hugely unfair environment. What really set matters off is the fact that these jerkasses were teaching their young kids that not only is this acceptable, it is preferable. God only knows how hard it is to sit out in the cold all day WAITING for a deer to come by. Too bad they had to learn that hunting is really about instant gratification.

Fortunately, I persuaded him to notify the CO, and to our great amusement this article shows up in last sunday's Star Trib. Here is the link, with the picture of the dude's kid IN THE STAND. Hahaha!

http://www.startribune.com/stories/533/5722402.html

All I can say is too damn bad. I am saddened that his fine was only ~$200, this year they are talking about making the penalties much harsher. I have seen so much unethical behavior in the woods this past 2 weeks that I am seriously considering quitting rifle hunting altogether. From the baiting, to shining, to shooting deer from the road, trespassing, confrontations, etc... to hell with it.