small problem and dont know what to do

[rebal69972]

this is my problem. i set my trail cams for a 1 month soak i didn't get any good pics except for a guy dumping something  in front of my cam it looks like table scraps. my problem is do i pull my cams or leave them? can i get into trouble for him doing this i didn't get a pic of his face just his back, he walked right past it but never touched it so i dont know. it was funny to me at first till i thought of the baiting laws. and has anyone ever heard of this type of thing happening before

[carpsniperg2]

Sounds like he does not want you in the area, and is putting bait there to call the wardens and tell them that you are baiting bears. Then when you come to get your cam you get busted. I would call the wardens in your area and show them the pic's and make a report or the next time you go in to get your cams you might be in hot water.

[bobcat]

Is this your bear hunting area?

[rebal69972]

it is where i planed on bear hunting in the fall.

[bobcat]

That's just weird. Did the guy dump a lot of stuff? Is it the type of stuff that would normally be used for baiting bears?

[carpsniperg2]

I would contact someone and make sure its noted that someone is trying to set you up.

[rebal69972]

it looked like quit a bit.  i think it was just table scraps i found egg shells and bones that where still there. I'm not sure how he found the cam its along way from anything. i don't want to get anyone into trouble but on the same hand i don't want any trouble myself. i pulled my SD cards this morning. i think i will just go pull my cams and replace them else where

[bobcat]

Maybe he didn't even know your cameras were there? 

[fishcrazy]

I wouldn"t worry about it. It's not illegal to put bait out. Just don't hunt over it. We all put things in front of our cams to get better pics. Maybe he's trying to do you a favor. Leave a note for him thanking him and put yer # on it.

Kris

[Widgeondeke]

hmmmm? If you didn't get a pic of his face, I be inclined to believe he knew the cam was there. I'd find a new location or next time the camera may be missing or damaged

[uplandhunter870]

if it were me id move or atleast let my area warden know especially if you are planning on hunting spring bear there. i believe in the regs it says that any and all evidence of bait must be removed at a minimum of 2 weeks before hunting.  someone can correct me if im wrong but the way i read the regs we can bait to get pics but not for hunting purposes

[Buckmark]

if it were me id move or atleast let my area warden know especially if you are planning on hunting spring bear there. i believe in the regs it says that any and all evidence of bait must be removed at a minimum of 2 weeks before hunting.  someone can correct me if im wrong but the way i read the regs we can bait to get pics but not for hunting purposes

If i remember correctly, the baiting of bears is not legal at all, even for pictures, ie: trail cameras, if a bear shows at your baited camera spot you are to remove the bait...
Bobcat i think knows the inside scoop on this..

[fishcrazy]

I would think the guy dumping the bait would be the guy doing the baiting. Putting a camera up in the woods is not a crime. You even have pic proof that it's not you doing the baiting.

Kris

[CAMPMEAT]

I wouldn't worry about it one bit. Not your problem. You didn't do anything wrong.

[bobcat]

It's not illegal to bait bears for your trail cameras, and I don't think there's any particular rule that says if you do put out bait you have to remove it a certain amount of time before you can hunt there. I believe that would be up to the game warden's discretion. I really don't see how you could get cited for illegally hunting bears over bait if a random guy just dumps some scraps in the woods one time, at the same location as your trail camera. Now if he were to continue doing it and bears are coming in to it on a regular basis, then that's something else entirely. I still think I would find a different location, even if it's in the same general area, just so you don't have to worry about your cameras being messed with.