Try to set up near a crossing. Or scout and see where they are feeding in the afternoon set up on a trail leading to feeding area. You could use a ground blind but you better hide that thing good. Or of course you could use a tree stand. I dont know what Oregon is like so.....There ya go. I have never used dogs to kill deer and I dont like the idea of it. I like to be sneaky. And bait I just dont see why you would want to. It takes the fun out it.