hi andy, just curious, do you live in maine? i have read a few of your other posts, and get the feeling that's where you live. if so, baiting in maine is not legal to do until 30 days prior to the season, and if not, i would still check with authorities first. in vermont, it isn't legal to do, not even in the middle of summer for the purpose of taking a good picture. i don't think most baiters bait as long as you are talking, either, but they can answer better on that than i can. you also have to have name, address, etc on your bait site, among other requirements, if you are in maine.