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Regards,
Bob....
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From: "Rev. Sidney Flack" <sgflack@prodigy.net>
> The blind, of course, is perfectly acceptable. Baiting, however, is not
only
> unethical because of the potential danger it may present to the bird over
time
> by habituating it away from its normal feeding patterns and presenting the
> possibility of making it dependent upon the baiting (not just your single
> occasion but that plus everyone else who might get wind of what you did
and
> wonder if they might be able to do the same), it may also be illegal.
Baiting using natural foods in an animal's habitat is commonly used for
photographic purposes. It is not illegal in California except where
otherwise posted. ("Don't feed the bears" is often seen in "wilderness"
parks.)
> When hunting other animals it is usually illegal in most states to use
> baiting. Trapping and fishing are the only exceptions I can think of.
This
> practice would, or could, fall under the same kind of laws.
In California, baiting laws apply only to hunting. You may, however, bait
for varmints. Chumming (a form of baiting used to attract fish by throwing
bait on the water) is generally illegal.
> I'd suggest you contact the local fish and game authorities and find out.
Good advice.
