I hunt the U.P. in rifle season as well. I have yet to get up there to do any scouting, maybe next week. I think any year in Deer camp is a good one. We did real good last year, Took seven bucks in our group of 11 guys. As for the Baiting ban, It has a lot of hunters upset. good, bad, right or wrong choice? Who knows. Time will tell. Hope you have a great year in da woods. Where about do you hunt? We hunt by School craft and Alger counties.