I mostly use bait stations just because it more practical. I just get in the stand in the late afternoon and stay until it get to dark to shoot sometimes later if there is some decent moon light. Most of the time I fire up a thermacell and read a book.

If you are having trouble getting them in during the fall you might try going to carb based bait like apples or grains. Black bears carb up more in the fall to build up the winter fat that is why they are in the berry patches. If you need some to attract them check the local grocery store for half rotten fruit the will probably give it to you.