Horseradish wrote: ↑21 Feb 2026 01:12 am
Baiting animals, particularly deer, is illegal in Illinois primarily to prevent the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and other diseases by stopping the artificial congregation of wildlife. The practice is banned statewide year-round because it concentrates animals, allowing diseases to spread through increased contact with contaminated saliva, urine, and feces.
It isn’t ok just because “everyone does it.”
Well said. He's probably been getting away with it for years. I don't live that far from him and hunt every season.
Lots of deer out this way. No need to bait.
Carp4Cy wrote: ↑21 Feb 2026 00:52 am
Dang the number of times that article repeats “aid of bait”,
As if it’s some universally deplorable offense like rape?!?
Using corn isn’t even illegal and is very common in much of the south. They want those deer dead so they don’t hit cars.
But they were in Illinois which makes it illegal to bait deer.
Carp4Cy wrote: ↑21 Feb 2026 00:52 am
Dang the number of times that article repeats “aid of bait”,
As if it’s some universally deplorable offense like rape?!?
Using corn isn’t even illegal and is very common in much of the south. They want those deer dead so they don’t hit cars.
+1 it’s legal where I live and everyone puts it out
Goldfan wrote: ↑21 Feb 2026 09:17 am
I understand there needs to be some Regulation for hunting/fishing but the over the top insane and mostly irrational enforcement regime is comical
And there is some regulation for hunting and fishing. And when people break the regulations, the law should be enforced.
Carp4Cy wrote: ↑21 Feb 2026 00:52 am
Dang the number of times that article repeats “aid of bait”,
As if it’s some universally deplorable offense like rape?!?
Using corn isn’t even illegal and is very common in much of the south. They want those deer dead so they don’t hit cars.
But they were in Illinois which makes it illegal to bait deer.
Of course it's illegal in Illinois. Does that surprise you??
I’m not sure what you’re trying to say. There’s a reason it’s illegal in Illinois.
Carp4Cy wrote: ↑21 Feb 2026 00:52 am
Dang the number of times that article repeats “aid of bait”,
As if it’s some universally deplorable offense like rape?!?
Using corn isn’t even illegal and is very common in much of the south. They want those deer dead so they don’t hit cars.
But they were in Illinois which makes it illegal to bait deer.
imetsatchelpaige wrote: ↑21 Feb 2026 12:21 pm
People who bait animals are not hunting.
They are just killing.
Not at all.
I would always feed my dear corn to fatten them up and make them taste better. Otherwise, they would just eat the scrub and oak in the Ozarks and end up kind of gamey.
scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑21 Feb 2026 09:57 am
Below is a list of states where deer baiting is fully prohibited:
Colorado
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
South Dakota
These states have taken decisive action to eliminate baiting entirely as a strategy for attracting deer. By banning baiting, the authorities are attempting to reduce the risk of disease transmission and improve the long-term health of deer populations.
Missouri? Oh shoot. My friends all going to be in trouble.
