Just plant your self a green field or some chufa's and you'll be all legal buddy

Thank you, that is the exact answer I was looking for. I also live in Tennessee so whichever law covers you will cover me. I've yet to put a kernel on the ground and have come to the conclusion that legal or not it is something that shifts the odds in my favor a bit too much. So as of now I remain birdless and rightfully so. My last trip was a bust and even though the season lasts till the 31st, Uncle sam has decided that sending me to school is more important so I will have to wait for the spring hunt.

Swingin,
You're right I had a slight knowledge that it may be unethical. That is the main reason I wanted to check with other hunters and gather points of view so I can make the right decision. Not only have I not "baited" but I also remain 0 for 6 in the birds favor durin this winter hunt.
As far as I'm concerned and by having read all of your posts, I've come to the conclusion that it is not only illegal in TN but considered to be something underhanded by other hunters. If I get a bird I want it to be done right. Even with Kentucky 2 miles up the road from me ( KY allows baiting) I think I'll stick with the areas I know in and have scouted in TN.

I read about those Chufas in this months NAHC magazine. Sounds like a good way to go. Maybe one day when I have my own land but as for now I can only use what ole uncle sam allows.

I'm proud of your answer....you are gonna make a fine turkey hunter someday. There's a learning curve involved in this sport, and anyone who tries to cut corners is not only cheating the birds, but themselves. I guarantee you one thing....when you finally pull that trigger on your first tom, and you know in your heart that it was done "right," it will be one of the best feelings of your life!! And, you will remember it just as if it happened yesterday, for as long as you live. Good luck this spring!

I agree SP!!!

That would constitue baiting in my state(Ky) and probally most others! Placing grain i not a normal occurence.

As far as i am concearned the only one here that made a real point is RedAllison. Think about what you all are saying. What is the difference a picked corn field or a placed corn pile in a corn field i see no difference. One more question. Have you all ever hunted over a salt block,molasis stump,apple block, or anything like it? I thought so we all have deer are no different than turkey. Baiting na i like to call it attracting. Yes it is illeagle in MN also so i never harvest my 13 acre corn field with zuchini squash planted in the middle of it.