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Interesting, I ran across two hounds (all collared up) on two different days in there.
honestly, the timber companies probably like when people bait more bears killed means less tree damage and more $$$$ in their pockets when it comes time to log the trees. Dont get me wrong, I wouldnt do it unless it was legal, and they are not smart for trying to get away with it but, I personally think they should allow for baiting in the spring season if they really want to make a dent in the number of bears
FYI the private timber companies have been and are baiting bears on there land so make sure you don't go pointing fingers at other hunters before knowing the whole story.
Private timber sets out bait, as the food source reduces timber damage... the law is pretty clear on this:
I would like to see a similiar method to what Alaska does. This would apply to spring permits, not general season.Spring permit holders allowed to bait up to three areas. Each area must be posted with tag, name, and phone. Each area must marked at access points that it is baited. Each area must be free of debris or trash after the season ends. That is how to get more than three or four bears per area taken down.
Allowing baiting in the spring would actually make the westside spring permits worth applying for. As it is now, I'm not sure I want to use 8 points on anything but an eastside spring bear permit.
" I would love to see baiting back. it would save me a lot time and gas."Many people that didn't have the opportunity to bait in the past have this impression.....Many would be very surprised to see what it actually takes to establish a productive/reliable bait site.
I would like to see a similiar method to what Alaska does. This would apply to spring permits, not general season.