Washington hunters have traditionally been able to hunt over bait, but that is now outlawed due to fears around CWD. Photo by Radomir Rezny / Adobe Stock Washington State is outlawing baiting for big ...

The waterfowl were seized and the hunters was issued tickets for the unlawful taking of migratory waterfowl, hunting with the aid of bait, and taking ducks over the bag limit, the department said.

The two wood ducks were seized. Agents say citations were given to Billy Brown, 35, and Evan Stanley, 31, for hunting migratory game birds over a baited area, placing bait to take migratory game ...