to do the "cull" ........ yes, the DNR has to ok the use of bait ... same as they did up here for Dinicola in Dunes Acres and Beverly Shores before I got us bowhunters in Dunes Acres ... Dunes acres also applied for Special permits to bait and continue the reduction after the regular urban season ended ... we went into February ..... I guess "hunt" does sound better than "cull" ... but that wont matter to the anti's .. ... it still should be done by qualified local "hunters" IMO ...