Barbour gets bill allowing the hunting of deer over grain or other food

JACKSON, Miss. –

The House has sent the governor a bill that allows deer hunting over grain or other food.Critics say the practice takes the sport out of hunting. Supporters say it’s a means of controlling the state’s growing deer population.

Under the bill, food must be placed in feeders or spin feeders.

The bill passed the House 68-51 on Monday. The law takes effect July 1.

When questioned about the practice of hunting deer over food, House Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Chairman Bo Eaton, D-Taylorsville, responded: “It’s all about ethics. If you feel like it’s unethical, then don’t do it.”

The bill is House Bill 1089.

The Associated Press