Originally Posted by Mbrock
Originally Posted by UA Hunter
I don't think it would affect the deer population much if it happened in Alabama. Between lessors allowing access, public land, legalized baiting, and the bulk of poaching occurring on others property or in such a way that they're still able to be caught, I don't see there being much change. For the ones worried about people poaching their own land and not leaving it, they're already hard to catch from my understanding. I could see turkey baiters being harder to catch though.
Turkeys and migratory birds are my biggest concern. Deer will be fine.
I agree. There will be a whole lot of duck holes full of corn because they will think there is no chance to get caught. That will mean those who stay legal won't have any ducks. It will be much harder on turkeys, and if you don't keep out bait you won't have any. I can imagine all sorts of bad things happening from that.

I have posted here before about being targeted by a GW on opening day of turkey season, and of course I didn't like it. But some of the harassment of hunters I've read about in other states is far worse. Surely there is a middle ground for this.

If they are really gonna stop all government agents from entering your land, I'd rather they start with the Tax Man. I don't know how he knows, but I can put up a shed and get taxed for it the next year. smile

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