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Ask a CO: On deer baiting

Q: I was told I can’t hunt deer over bait like apples and corn and to stop baiting near stands two weeks before the season starts. Is this correct? Dave Hubley, Orillia A: This information is not correct. Ontario does not have any regulations pertaining to bait­ing for deer, apart from not being able to use a prod­uct (e.g., lure or scent) that contains or purports to contain the feces, urine, blood, gland oil, saliva, or other bodily fluids of a member of the deer family, as these products may contain prions that cause chronic wasting disease. Answer by: David Critchlow, Provincial Enforcement Specialist, MNR Please check the most recent Ontario hunting and fishing regulations summaries, as rules and regulations can change Send your questions by clicking here Originally published in the Fall 2024 issue of Ontario OUT of DOORS For more hunting, click here Click here for more outdoors news Watch on-demand videos anytime on OFAH Stream

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