I think you have to "go with the flow". In other words, see what works in your area. Baiting where large amounts in timed feeders could be a lot different than places where no timed feeders are allowed and only small amounts are allowed. I know up in WI, if you keep tramping out to a bait site day after day with your gallon or two of feed, it is not long before the deer learn that it is best to hit that bait after dark.