I wouldn't hunt the bedding ground as that will scare them from returning. Always let them feel safe in the bedding ground. You can put the feeder almost anywhere as they will find it as long as you have a clear line of site from about 100+ yards away but if you can put it near their trail it may be more likely they visit it daily. Setup the feeder at least two weeks before so they can get used to it and feed off of it.