2 Ft. Wayne hunters cited for hunting with bait

LAGRANGE, Ind. (WANE) - Two Fort Wayne men were cited by an Indiana Conversation Officer with hunting deer by the aid of bait.

Richard Balser 23, and Shane Steigerwald 29, both of Fort Wayne, were hunting over a baited area on the Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area on October 6 at around 9:30 a.m.

Both men were cited in to Lagrange County Superior Court for the violation.

It is illegal to hunt deer by the aid of bait. Bait is considered any food that is transported and placed for consumption, including: piles of corn or apples placed in the field, prepared solids or liquids manufactured and intended for consumption by livestock or wild deer, including but not limited to salt or mineral supplements.

All bait and baited soils must be removed from the area 10 days prior to hunting. 

You can report fish and wildlife violations and violators by calling the Turn In A Poacher hotline at 1-800-TIP-IDNR or by clicking here .  A cash reward of up to $200 will be paid for information leading to the arrest of fish and wildlife violators.