Originally Posted by
VTBoneCollector
I use to bait when it was legal in our state but the state outlawed it a few years ago. I can honestly say that it didn't help me shoot anymore bucks but does could be shot at will. I didn't mind when they made it illegal because I've felt for a long time that I stood a better chance at some bone when it was natural. As far as bait piles spreading diseases, I would say there is a chance but I also feel that if you limited the amount of bait that was legal to put out, that would help. I would rather just hunt travel corridors than hunt bait but if it's legal in your state, no problem here.
I've had the same results. We can bait here in SC. In the last 20 years that I've been hunting over bait off and on, I have shot one 6 point buck on the bait pile. I have had much better luck with bucks, hunting natural trails and funnels. I still put out a feeder or two for the kids or newbys who want to shoot their first deer.