Mineral Licks and PA Game Laws???
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Mineral Licks and PA Game Laws???
Getting ready to put out a few mineral licks. Going to use C'mere Deer and Deer Cane both in granular form on the ground to see which one works best.
My question is... PA Law says all bait (minerals included) including traces must be removed 30 days prior to hunting an area. Since I obviously won't be going out and dig out a bunch of extra dirt and haul it away.... How does the PAGC determine if there is a trace left? Will just the hole in the ground (assuming it works) make me guilty? Will they test the soil?
Thanks Folks!!
My question is... PA Law says all bait (minerals included) including traces must be removed 30 days prior to hunting an area. Since I obviously won't be going out and dig out a bunch of extra dirt and haul it away.... How does the PAGC determine if there is a trace left? Will just the hole in the ground (assuming it works) make me guilty? Will they test the soil?
Thanks Folks!!
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In most jurisdictions, "trace' means trace.
If you hunt in proximity to a baited area with a trace of the baiting agent in evidence, then you're guilty, in most states.
No need to depend on this forum for that answer, though ... just ask your local game warden. It's his job to help you understand the rules. He'll be glad to let you know.
Enjoy your baiting while and where it's legal!
If you hunt in proximity to a baited area with a trace of the baiting agent in evidence, then you're guilty, in most states.
No need to depend on this forum for that answer, though ... just ask your local game warden. It's his job to help you understand the rules. He'll be glad to let you know.
Enjoy your baiting while and where it's legal!
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you might gave better luck thatn most using the cmere deer stuff but 95% of everyone Ive talked to about it had no luck at all. Most deer smell it and run since they arent use to it. Now on the TV shows where they hunt ranches and etc it works. Just dont believe everything you see on TV;)
Salt and mineral licks are ideal because they actaully help the deer grow and get healthy. If you put those out, just make sure its no block letf there after the 30day limit.
As for the cmere, its probably going to still be trace in the soil. So just use to your best opinion. As said, contact a game warden there if you have questions.
With bait, its always something to look out for. One reason we dont use it here in Va. Goodluck
Salt and mineral licks are ideal because they actaully help the deer grow and get healthy. If you put those out, just make sure its no block letf there after the 30day limit.
As for the cmere, its probably going to still be trace in the soil. So just use to your best opinion. As said, contact a game warden there if you have questions.
With bait, its always something to look out for. One reason we dont use it here in Va. Goodluck
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After a serious accident, I didn`t hunt hunt for 40 years. Moved to WI. Found a hunt buddy 5 yrs ago and discovered EXCAL two yrs ago.
Back to the question - 40 yrs. ago in MN. You can`t hunt or shoot within 100 yards of A "known" feeding station or mineral lick. The idea was - if you hunt don`t feed - if you feed don`t hunt. My how things change.
Here`s to blood onthe floor.
Back to the question - 40 yrs. ago in MN. You can`t hunt or shoot within 100 yards of A "known" feeding station or mineral lick. The idea was - if you hunt don`t feed - if you feed don`t hunt. My how things change.
Here`s to blood onthe floor.
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that is illegal in pa to use, and they do check baited areas out....i know this how, i have a buddy in the PGC that follows up on this stuff in ernest....once it is found to be a baited area it's off limits till 30 days in a 300 yard radius, not worth losing that much ground to hunt...............bob
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Maybe I wasn't clear in my question. I am considering putting this out now. Bow hunting doesn't start until Oct. 3rd (I think). I'll also be planting a food plot in the area which is legal to hunt over. The idea is to get them used to comming to the area, then continue to come to use the food plot.bob1961 wrote:that is illegal in pa to use, and they do check baited areas out....i know this how, i have a buddy in the PGC that follows up on this stuff in ernest....once it is found to be a baited area it's off limits till 30 days in a 300 yard radius, not worth losing that much ground to hunt...............bob
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Will the TRACE minerals be a problem as the area hasn't been baited for 75 days or so?