Originally Posted by
ojibwa
one more tiny piece of advice for those of you who are against hunting over a little corn pile or other bait..
Do not ever go on an outfitted hunt with a guide in a state where baiting is legal because you will have just about a 100% chance of hunting baited stand..
You pay for these hunts to kill a deer whether you want to admit that or not, the outfitter gets paid no matter what but his #1 goal is to put you on deer..
Oh you can ask to hunt a non-baited area but your odds will drop greatly since most every one in the state is baiting.
But that might be what you want.. Then you can go home with an empty truck bed feeling good about yourself your ethics are beyond reproach.
I do have to add one more thing ..The outfitter I have hunted with several times in KY wishes baiting was illegal in that state, he spends $1000s a year on corn.. His way of thinking if he does not do it and the adjoining land owners all do and he will not be able to put his clients on deer even though he is an excellent guide and outfitter..
I have killed two good bucks in KY hunting with him both times hunting baited stands and both times after nearly a full week of daylight to dark sitting passing smaller bucks..
not trying to change any hearts or minds but lets cut all the negativity and personal attacks..
So in closing lol..My best advice as one hunter to another is you don't say anything about my hunting methods and I won't question yours.. it may not be your cup of tea but we are all hunters and love the outdoors..
I get that. I have a buddy in KY that keeps asking for advice on deer hunting and I told him unfortunately your probably going to have to get a feeder because all your neighbors probably have them.
I don't want to hunt over a feeder ever so I am glad its illegal in my state but like I said I get it. I certainly wouldn't sit there all year and not see a deer because my neighbors have feeders and I don't.