Butterfield Buck Baiters

I took the family on a little drive to see some bucks in the fields around Butterfield Canyon tonight. I was disapointed that we only saw a handful of bucks. I was interested in a buck that has about a 6 inch dropper forming so I watched him and 3 of his buddies cross a green alpha alpha field right into a backyard... What??? So I did some more inspecting to see that this house has two five gallon barrels field with oats that the deer had tipped over or some sort of bait that they loved. They also had two bait blocks sitting in their back yard. Looks like they are going to be able to keep those deer coming in until the bow hunt in a couple of weeks. Is this legal???

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79Ford
Well, i'm not sure if it's legal but it sure isn't ethical or sportsmanlike. I have known people who put out bails of hay for the deer and elk but that is in the winter when the snow gets so deep they have a hard time finding food anywhere else. As soon as the snow melts the feeding stops. That I dont have any problem with, but baiting and feeding animals right before hunting season in my opinion is wrong. :>/

What is the point in shooting an animal in your back yard and bragging because you shot this monster trophy? That wouldn't be a trophy. A trophy is not measured by the rack alone, but also by the experience. A little fork-horn can be a great trophy to someone who truly works for it. Let the animal go and live wild. Let someone hunt him in a fair chase situation. This kind of stuff bothers me and I just wish people would use more common sense and leave nature to take care of nature. Sure they are cool to look at but for hecks sake buy some binoculars and a fourwheeler and get out of the dang house.

-One mans rant-
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MuleyMadness
Would have to do some digging in the proclamation, but I do believe that is ILLEGAL! Pretty lame actually.
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NONYA
I have seen way more people that have no intention of hunting feed deer than hunters that bait,you may be jumping to conclusions,there is a very good chance they may be people trying to save the deer,if its illegal to hunt over a bait in that state it seems a bit obvious to go unstopped.
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so that brings up an interesting question. Is it legal to use like C'Mere Deer or something else like it under your tree stand in Utah?
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a_bow_nut
As surprising as it may be it is legal to bait deer in Utah. (???)
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NONYA
you get caught hunting over bait here you will loose your hunting privledges for at least 2 years,get a fine and probly loose your weapon.
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79Ford
Well, just cuz it's legal to bait hunt deer in Utah it doesn't make it right.
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choclab
It's legal in Wa......... :>/
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It's not legal to hunt in or near butterfield canyon due to the high population of homes and people in there.
These "idiot's" (IMO) are feeding these deer like they are pets.
They have NO idea of the long term damage they are causing by hand feeding these deer. The deer numbers will undoubtedly grow in because of the feeding and easy opportunity for a free meal without effort. Then comes wintertime and high numbers of animals, along with all the cars that travel that area.....not too mention the high cougar population that follow the deer.
I say "NO" to what they are doing and the F&G needs to be notified. I guarantee they will put a stop to this for sure. :nono:
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