I' m not going to put anyone down for hunting over bait, however I prefer not too. I use supplemental food during summer months as nutrition and I may throw out some deer cane during summer months to aid my trailcam, but once the season comes near I do not refresh the bait. Not only is it illegal to " hunt" bait here, but personally I feel that it takes away from the whole experience. I can understand though if you just plain and simple dont have the time to invest, but at 15 I made sure that I was ALWAYS in the woods. I have always hunted the same 330acre lot, and thanks to my teenage years, I know every single inch of that property. Like I said, Im not trying to put down your style, but take the extra time to find out exactly what the deer are eating NATURALLY, find there beds and feeding areas....more importantly, find thier travel routes, and set up in there!!! Trust me, once you get this down pat, it will increase your chances by along shot!! Good Luck!!! I sometimes wish I could go back and do it all over again!! We all learn new things about these animals day by day, but the basics that you learn now you will always use and look back on, not only that but they hepl determine your skill as a hunter. Stick in there and it' ll happen

Rack Attack hit it right on the head....Baiting becoming illegal could of been the best thing that ever happened to you as a hunter!