I have seen discussion on whether or not it is legal to bait deer and elk in the state of Oregon. I will not speak as to whether it is ethical but it is perfectly legal to bait both deer and elk. This comes not from the regulations, as they do address the topic ,but from conversations with 4 OSP game officers. I hope this puts this to rest for everyone. If you wish to bait deer and elk you are welcome to do it.:bearhug:
marty wiggins
It's important to add the other fixins. Apples or fall fruit of choice, maybe some carrots, pumpkin, cabbage:twocents:
Based on observations of the preferences of those big bucks that hang out at the Lake Wallowa campground, they forgo the fruit and bread and go straight for the Doritos and potato chips....just like the kids. Those deer are also masters at ripping open bags of chips as well. They grab the bag in their mouth and whip their head back and forth like a terrier with a rat until chips fly everywhere. One particular buck was adept at opening coolers by pawing at the latches. He was observed munching on some foot long hotdogs.
Post was only meant to be informative, not to encourage anyone to bait deer. Just let everyone know that others may hunt in a way that you do not agree with, but is perfectly legal. I have not baited deer or elk, but now know that if I see someone that is they are within their rights to do so.:twocents:
There's a reason it's legal: Not overly effective. Certain conditions/places, possibly very effective, but not in general.
Dump a bunch of apples in the woods, odds are the bears, raccoons, and other scavengers get it long before any deer/elk have at it.
Dump a bunch of apples in the woods, odds are the bears, raccoons, and other scavengers get it long before any deer/elk have at it.
while baiting is perfectly legal, there are a couple issues to consider when baiting on public land. I knew a USFS Leo a few years ago that was pretty aggressive when pursuing the issue of using excessive amounts of salt in the national forest and damaging trees and plant life. He had a point but I always countered with, well how come you see salt blocks scattered around the areas where cattle owners summer their livestock on national forest property. Also what about the damage done by sheep when they put thousands on national forest each year. He is retired now but I recall on several occassions he had picked up salt blocks he found in or near the wilderness area.
This post went a direction that I was not expecting. It was only meant to be informative, not meant to encourage people to bait deer. I believe the ODFW may have missed it on this one. To allow baiting of bear and cougar may be a better idea given the economic cost these animals can inflict on timber companies and ranchers. I am not endorsing the baiting of these animals either. Would be nice if the regulations just spelled some things out a little bit better is all.:twocents:
Marty it's OK- everyone is joking and not acting all shocked or getting in a big controversial discussion because everyone already knows you can bait deer in Oregon. Everyone has known that for years. The fact that it's not in the regs under any of the many "no person shall" listings was our first clue LOL. It's not a big deal at all. It's not that effective. It has had ZERO impact on populations compared to not baiting. It's all good my man. Relax ha ha
You can bait deer in oregon?!!! Sweet thats how im going to start hunting because like Roosevelt, im a master baiter
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