He didn't get busted because of what he was doing. He got busted because of who he was. I don't use come'ere deer. Baiting aint legal in my state. Don't think I'd use it if I could because I just personally don't think its right. Not trying to offend but just my opinion.

Ted got busted because of who he was. All this stuff in the article about shooting an immature deer over bait. They probably wouldn't have been watching if it hadn't been Ted. And I just looked at the California DNR regulations and they call for atleast a forked horn (which I take to mean a spike buck) for a legal kill. Ted did the right thing. He was caught. He pleaded no contest to a bs charge and paid his fine. Thats all you can ask. Bad luck ted. Take your slap on the wrist and go on about your way.

As for all hunts being fenced. They've been doing it for years in hunting and fishing shows. One guy I don't think does it like that is Tred Barta. Check out his show.