I have feeders set up....only cuse we're aloud in Pa now.., but its mostly too see what animals meaning deer ,i have on my property....i won't hunt over them...i'm a bowhunter hunter of over 35 years...just does'nt float my boat...i'll ussally have a few trail cams over the area to get some pics otherwise, i don't...hunt over them...some guys do..like i said whatever floats your bloat....as for the fake apples and scent..it does'nt fall in the catagory of baiting....so i'm sure its ok....i like to hunt the animals on their terms...its just the way,i've been taught....Honkers