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Post by esshup on Nov 12, 2014 19:53:23 GMT -5
Morrison, can you clarify (w) An area is considered baited for ten (10) days after the removal of the bait and the baited soil. Hunting an area, such as an orchard, which may be attractive to deer as the result of normal agricultural activity, is not prohibited.
I understand that "bait" is considered to be anything that a deer can consume, be it corn or minerals, other than as a result of normal agricultural activity.
When using grain as an attractant, I can easily tell if it's all been removed - no visible traces, then it's all gone.
But with minerals that leach into the soil, how can I tell if all the affected soil has been removed?
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Post by morrison on Nov 17, 2014 13:46:02 GMT -5
I apologize for the delay in getting you a response. I was searching to see if I could come up with a cheaper solution for the hunter that uses these types of items. The short answer is that the soil would be tested for minerals and then compared to soil from the same area that was guaranteed not to have been affected. On a criminal case, this is how the officer would obtain definitive proof that the soil was baited. Understanding that this would be expensive, here is what I would suggest. Remove the mineral that was placed in the area. Remove the soil several inches deep from a three or four foot area around where the mineral was placed. Bring in fresh dirt from another location to cover the area that is suspected of being baited. Observe the area for a couple of weeks to see if there is any sign that deer or other animals are tearing up the ground in the area to get to the minerals that are still present. If they are, keep repeating the process until it is no longer an attractant to be consumed. Due to the extent of what is required to remove the affected soil and to guarantee it has been removed, we encourage people not to utilize this type of attractant. Indiana soils contain enough minerals to adequately meet the needs of the animal population. As I stated early, this is not an inexpensive and quick process. Let me know if you have any additional questions.
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