Baiting is not a majic fix. Contrary to popular belief, it is not a magnet either! If you have not scouted out a good area, bait will not draw the deer from far away. Also, If there are preferred foodslike acorns on the ground, you are better off hunting the natural foods rather than a feeder.So, just putting a feeder or bait pile out won't accomplish much.
I find a good travel area that the deer are already usingand set up a feeder in the area.
Lots of times I use a little corn on the ground or a 2 liter coke bottle full of corn on narrow crossings, just to get them to stop long enough for a shot!