using apples as an attractant

[bartiks]

Hello,
I have a question, I know that baiting is illegal in Indiana. My question is this, can I take a 5 gallon bucket mash up some apples, poke holes in the lid, fasten the lid to the bucket and then hoist the bucket up in a tree around 10 feet or so that the deer can't get to it. Only smell it. Would this be considered baiting? The DNR website say that baiting is when a substance is introduced into the hunt for the deer to consume. Either by solid or liquid. Could I get some clarification on this please. Thank you.

[morrison]

With the scenario you described above, you are creating a very large scent attractant. As long as the deer cannot consume or have the opportunity to consume the apples.