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The Indiana DNR reminds Indiana hunters that, even though deer attractants found at retail stores can be purchased and used in the wild, hunting near them here is illegal.
They are considered bait.
Indiana regulations prohibit the hunting of deer with the use or aid of bait, which is defined as a food that is transported and placed for consumption, including, but not limited to, piles of corn and apples placed in the field; a prepared solid or liquid that is manufactured and intended for consumption by livestock or wild deer, including, but not limited to, commercial baits and food supplements; salt; or mineral supplements.
This includes artificial products marketed under names such as Deer Co-Cain, Buck Jam, Trophy Rock, as well as mineral blocks, salt blocks, and even natural foods such as corn and apples.
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The leading reason many individuals participate in deer hunting is simply the opportunity to spend time outdoors with friends and family, but actually harvesting a deer is still very important to many deer hunters. No amount of hunting guarantees a harvest, but preparation and hard work are keys to producing the best chance to see and take deer, or to mentor a new hunter through a safe and enjoyable season. The 2013 deer season is expected to be a successful year for many hunters, and as always, will certainly offer the exciting challenge we call hunting.
Persistence can pay off for deer hunters. Nationwide, successful deer hunters hunt an average of eighteen days slightly more than the average number of days that Michigan deer hunters spent afield last year. However, chances for success are greatest for those who are prepared. Part of hunting preparations each year includes becoming familiar with the most recent regulations. The deer website of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and a collaborative website with the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University provide highlights of regulations changes, information about deer management, and links to additional resources, such as a list of deer check stations. These sites are located at www.michigan.gov/deer and http://deer.fw.msu.edu.
Please refer to the 2013 Hunting and Trapping Digest and Antlerless Digest, available at DNR Operations Service Centers, license vendors, or available in electronic formats through links at these sites, for a map of all Deer Management Units (DMUs) and other regulations details.
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By Louie Stout
Will Hoosiers set another deer harvest record this season?
Probably not, says Indiana deer biologist Chad Stewart.
Thats not to say he doesnt expect a good hunting season, but the state is due for a dip.
Last year, Hoosiers harvested 136,248 deer, breaking the harvest record for the fourth time in the last five seasons.
It wouldnt surprise me if it was down a little this year, Stewart said in a press release. But I dont expect the harvest numbers to fall off a cliff. There will still be plenty of deer out there.