Maybe it would be beneficial to many here on the board to explain some of the problems with Lefty's plan. First, as per his post, his intent was to shoot birds over what he spread, not to grow a crop with "seed planted". Second, he spread "feed", not "seed". By definition, that is "bait". Further, he brought what was spread from outside the field. Had he grown a crop and manipulated it with some locally acceptable agricultural practice (burning or mowing possibly) he would have been alright. To exacerbate the situation, anyone harvesting migratory game birds that are available due to the influence of the "bait" are prosecuteable. So, his neighbors, kids shooting birds from the road, etc would be liable and that liability would extend back to Lefty. Federal court often deals with fines in the 4-6 figure range so this type of activity is not to be taken lightly. The field would be considered a "baited" field until after the "bait" is completely removed and there may be weeks or months that it would be beyond that if the birds are still responding to the "bait". Burned wheat fields, hayed millet fields, and mowed sunflower fields are legal and generally more attractive to dove. Folks need to understand these federal regulations and not "skirt the edges" of the law.