IMO a "Canned Hunt" is when wildlife are confined to an area by man made barriers. An Island is not man made. In fact, we have witnessed deer swimming from island to island here in the San Juans and around Prince of Whales Island in Southeast Alaska.
I find the baiting arguement interesting. Animals coming to bait, feeders, food plots, water tanks, decoys, or game calls are not what I consider "Canned Hunts." Hunting over a meadow of huckleberry, blueberry, and salmonberry for black bear is how you hunt free roaming black bear. It's definately an advantage but it's not "canned."
"Hound Hunting" for black bear, Cougar, and Raccoon, regardless of how you feel about it's methods is still hunting and a necessary wildlife management tool, especially in urbanized areas dealing with problem animals.
"Guided" hunts and "Limited Entry" Units are not "Canned Hunts." I agree with AutumnPulses analogy comparing a limited entry unit to a high-fence is like comparing an apartment complex to a maximum security prison.
Lastly, this idea that barbed wire and other farm/ranch stock fences are in any way considered "barriers" to wildlife is ridiculous. Those making that argument simply don't know the facts.
Bottom line.....A "canned hunt" is any hunt that takes place on land that is enlosed by a man made barrier that restricts the animal from getting to the other side of that man made barrier if it so desires.
HC