RE: good bait?
1). Try to be as scent free as possible when you do this.
2). 1-2 50lb bags of corn.String the corn out in 15-20' strips in 2-3 seperate areas at least 50-75 yards from your stand.
Don't pile up corn.Gets mouldy very quick.Spreading corn out will allow more deer to feed with less fighting and running off less dominant animals.
3).Pour 1-2 btls of cheap molasses over corn.about $2 btl.
4). Buy 1-2 bags of apples and crush them around corn 20-30' OR cut a few in 1/2 and spike on trees.
All this might cost you about $15.
5). Once you do all this,stay away from it.Do not go back and walk around the corn.Use a pair of Binochs from a distance to inspect corn.
You should bring in the deer if there in the area.
Good Luck