Bait/scent?

[blacktailcody]

Hey guys I was just wondering is there a difference between scent and bait. I am aware that bait isn't allowed but is scent.

[billythekidrock]

Bait = Not legal.
Scent = Not legal.

[saylean]

 

[skagitsteel]

pack smoked salmon and honey for lunch

[lokidog]

pack smoked salmon and honey for lunch

But don't spill any while eating.....   

[xXLojackXx]

The law states anything used to attract bears to a certain  area is considered bait. Scent, food, etc.

But, if you stumble upon a kill site you can hunt the gut pile as long as you DO NOT move it or reposition it in your favor.

[blacktailcody]

Thanks guys.

[returnofsid]

Here's one of those Legal Vs. Ethical questions...maybe...

Since it's legal to bait deer, say with apples or a molasses/grain block, and since deer season coincides with bear season, what if a bear happens upon your deer bait, while you're deer hunting, but you also happen to be in possession of a bear tag?

[blacktailcody]

  I was wondering the same thing.

[billythekidrock]

Here's one of those Legal Vs. Ethical questions...maybe...

Since it's legal to bait deer, say with apples or a molasses/grain block, and since deer season coincides with bear season, what if a bear happens upon your deer bait, while you're deer hunting, but you also happen to be in possession of a bear tag?

Not legal to shoot the bear.
Bears can become habituated very easily and can become a big problem when presented with easy meals.

[Machias]

Absolutely illegal to shoot the bear.

[Kola16]

Here's one of those Legal Vs. Ethical questions...maybe...

Since it's legal to bait deer, say with apples or a molasses/grain block, and since deer season coincides with bear season, what if a bear happens upon your deer bait, while you're deer hunting, but you also happen to be in possession of a bear tag?

I tried to bait deer with apples last year............that didn't work well Darn bears!

[Bob33]

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=77.15.245

"..it is unlawful to take, hunt, or attract black bear with the aid of bait."

[Annette]

Unless it's on your person...LOL ( Like my Anise oil perfume?)   Never done it, but........it's legal

[returnofsid]

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=77.15.245

"..it is unlawful to take, hunt, or attract black bear with the aid of bait."

I guess it kind of depends on how the law is interpreted...

(d) As used in this subsection, "bait" means a substance placed, exposed, deposited, distributed, scattered, or otherwise used for the purpose of attracting black bears to an area where one or more persons hunt or intend to hunt them.

The bait was placed, exposed, deposited, distributed, scattered or otherwise used for the purpose of attracting deer...by coincidence, a deer hunter also happened to be carrying a bear tag...

I don't think it would be worth the risk of being prosecuted but I sure wish the law wasn't as vague as it is.