Mineral Licks and PA Game Laws???

dlzinck · Post by **dlzinck** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:29 am

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!!

Grizzly Adam · Post by **Grizzly Adam** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:35 am

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!

crazyfarmer · Post by **crazyfarmer** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:51 am

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

dick195252 · Post by **dick195252** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:00 am

I would ask your local Game Warden. Better to be safe than SORRY.

PaJack · Post by **PaJack** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:28 am

The PGC is N-E-V-E-R going to check the ground for "trace" evidence,they work for the state...

Blood on the floor · Post by **Blood on the floor** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 10:32 am

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.

Grizzly Adam · Post by **Grizzly Adam** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 10:40 am

WELCOME TO THE FORUM, BLOOD!

lscha · Post by **lscha** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 10:42 am

WELCOME Blood!

dick195252 · Post by **dick195252** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:39 pm

Welcome to the forum, Blood.

mikej · Post by **mikej** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:33 pm

i would check with a game warden also, as for deer cane and cmere deer i wasted my money on both with absolutely no luck what so ever. never again. the only thing i have seen to work as advertised was the buck bomb

mikej · Post by **mikej** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:33 pm

welcome to the form Blood on the floor

dlzinck · Post by **dlzinck** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 6:03 pm

PaJack wrote:The PGC is N-E-V-E-R going to check the ground for "trace" evidence,they work for the state...

...hmmm assume the worst from a government agency. Makes sense...

So they won't check for trace evidence... they'lll just site me for hunting over bait without any evidence!!!

FredBear · Post by **FredBear** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:59 pm

I have found two minerals to be the best, Lucky Buck, and Heartlands whitetail antler magic. I would use one or both of these instead of what your thinking of using. I've had much better luck!

bob1961 · Post by **bob1961** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 12:19 pm

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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dlzinck · Post by **dlzinck** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 12:52 pm

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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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.

Will the TRACE minerals be a problem as the area hasn't been baited for 75 days or so?