Personally I would think that baiting would initially cause a few more immature deer to be harvested. Once they get shot at over bait a time or two, however, they would likely wise up very quickly and adjust their habits accordingly. I can tell you that Ontario bears sure do! I would think the political fallout wouldn't be worth it. Hunters would have yet one more reason to battle among one another (something some here seem to just love). The anti's would make a big deal out of it. From what I've heard from other states it wouldn't be worth the trouble for the minimal results it seems likely to get.