In all seriousness, This past winter I had a heard of deer living in the woods around my house and every morning or evening they would come into my yard and browse on the trees and dig around throught the snow for nuts so I started throwing out stuff for them to eat. apples or fruits etc since this was a bad winter for them.
Long story short, I was talking to a MA wildlife ranger and the subject came up about the deer and that I would put out apples for them and he stopped me, mid sentence, to tell me that it was illegal in MA since that is considered baiting. I explained to him that I was not hunting, nor was anyone else, and he said it did not matter that in MA it was still considered baiting reguardless. Now I dont think you would have a problem putting out a lick or what have you to move deer but I wouldnt advertise it to any authorities...
Just wanted to share my story on how the rangers look at it, wheather its true or not, just be cautious