JagMagMan, FYI...here in Saskatchewan where baiting is legal for biggame animals that is what they essentially are at 99% of those sites where an individual or outfitter uses baiting techniques. I think I have heard of only a handful of feeders being used, at that most where used to hobby feed or to collect sheds in the winter. Here a square alfalfa bail or 2 with some oats, barley, peas,etc mixed in and salt block put out on the ground constitute a deer bait.Few refer to them as a "Bait Pile" but like I said they sure do ressemble that remark!!!

Now to the question well that depends on the time of year, pressure, etc. If I must pick only one I prefer being in deep transition & as close to the bedroom as possible.