Yea sure they are doing the deer a disservice and all, but some of you people need to give these folks a break. Let them enjoy their elder years together as they please, I hunt and fish as well and i have a great respect for wildlife. I wouldn't do this type of thing myself but im not going to get a sandy crotch just because some folks are feeding deer! And disease carrying ticks don't just come from deer, you can pick them up just about anywhere and from any animal. I've dressed plenty of deer and i've never become sick from doing so. some of you guys need to pull that stick out from your butt.