Using Salt/Mineral licks to "scout" for deer and elk

I have recently seen and heard of people placing salt/mineral licks with trail camera's over them to "scout" for deer and elk in July and August. They aren't necessarily putting a tree stand over them but they hunt these areas in September. From the regulations page 98 (It is unlawful to), "Hunt any game animal by means of baiting with the exception of applicable rules for the black bear baiting permit (See pages 69 and 70). Bait is defined as any substance placed to attract game animals, except liquid scent for deer and elk." The black bear baiting regulations specifically do not allow the use of salt. Hunting is defined as, "Definition of Hunting: Hunting means chasing, driving, flushing, attracting, pursuing, worrying, following or on the trail of, shooting at, stalking, or lying in wait for any wildlife whether or not such wildlife is then subsequently captured, killed, taken or wounded." The way this reads to me, you can't place salt to attract deer and elk. My question is, can salt/mineral licks be placed to attract deer and elk during the summer months to get trail camera pictures and see "what game is in the area?"