Is liquid scent attractant legal on public land?

Why can't Louisiana be as easy to interpret the rules as Mississippi?

From Mississippi regulations:

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It is illegal to hunt any wild animal or wild bird with the aid of live decoys or bait. Liquid scents may be used.

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But LA isn't as specific. So hoping someone here can clarify for me. Would like to try something that may help me get a deer on public land this year, but want to make sure I'm following the rules.
From LDWF regulations section on WMA's:

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Baiting, hunting over bait, or possession of bait is prohibited on all WMAs EXCEPT bait may be kept in a vehicle traversing a WMA road or parked on a WMA road. Bait is defined as any substance used to attract game via ingestion.

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If its scent attractant that's meant to be poured on a log, its not really meant for ingestion...is it?

From NWR regulations:

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The possession or distribution of bait while in the field and hunting with the aid of bait, including any grain, salt, minerals, or any non-naturally-occurring food attractant.

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Would those liquid attractants that come in gallon containers be considered "food attractant" since it soaks into the ground/log and the deer don't actually eat it?


TIA for any help



ETA: And if legal for public land use, any recommendations on which one has worked best for yall?