Originally Posted by Brocster

Really, the reason most of us do not want to bait is that we think it hurts us way more than helps. Here is my take:

I have three P&Y's that I have harvested. NONE were ever over bait!

In fact, I notice a LACK of deer around bait soon after putting it out. I really think that bait will bring in more deer, sure, but not many bucks other that 1 1/2 years olds and small does or fawns.

I truly believe that the big boys, and smart does as well, totally associate bait with humans.


In short - I and my other family members feel that baiting just brings in small deer and actually let's all the smart ones know you are around. We also, and this is jsut a personal thing, like the 'sport' of hunting without bait. Call it a greater challenge. yes I use other things like rattles and grunts, and yes we have food plots (I have never shot a big dear off a food plot in the rut),



Broc