Throughout most of the Keystone State, one cannot hunt over, or near an active feeder as it is considered baiting. I believe that feeders have to be empty at all times and rendered inert (batteries removed) during any open seasons for deer/bear/turkey. The "special regulations" zone in southeastern PA (near Philly) allowed baiting on private land for a short period of time but that's no longer allowed. Hunting over food plots, agricultural lands, and natural wild food sources is permitted. Personally, I'm glad that PA doesn't allow hunting over feeders or baiting. Poachers would take full opportunity of that, and we have enough problems with poaching here as it is.
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Last edited by Blackpowdersmoke; 11-14-2013 at 08:35 AM.