Here, baiting is illegal. Thus, like deerjacking, it is not only unethical but illlegal. I know that many states and provinces allow artificial baiting. Funny how by crossing a border, it is now legal and ethical!
As I mentioned on another thread, I have been in the situation of needing to put meat on our table, and ( not proud of it) shot my deer over artifical bait- within legal season, times, limits, etc., but still illegal jsut the same. For a long time now not needing to rely on the meat, I prefer still hunting or stands in areas I have scouted for sign and natural feed crops. I also have (and do every chance I can get) spring hunt bear in Canada over baits. I love it, its exciting and relaxing. You usuallly are able to see multiple animals of an animal not consistently found by other means. But when you decide to shoot, it is no challenge. Known distances, comfortable rests, bang. Ethically of course it is no different than bait shooting deer. It can not be denied (and the origiinator of this thread admits) that bait hunting is efficient...but not skilfull.