First of all-follow all the rules your DNR put out. Type bait is sometimes regulated-container, hole what ever. I have baited many years (not anymore). Keep your bait small so the Bear cannot carry it away to feed somewhere else. Keep your bait covered so smaller animals do not clean it up-I cover with evergreens & a few logs (only bear can tip it over). we were allowed to use fish so our mix was pastry & fish (fresh and ripe) & we had access to this free of charge. We started our 1st baiting with a large amount & when we went back in a week to check IF it had been hit we replenished with a smaller amount & bait around noon. This will help you regulate when the Bear gets used to knowing WHEN the food is available & he will come often to check & will help keep him only feeding at night (it happens-especially with a BIG Bear). You won't have to worry about your scent IF you are the hunter as he is already (or should be) used to it. Boars travel a large area in the spring looking for females so if he hits today you may not see him again for a week. Put your stand so you can come into it without going to or past your bait. We check our baits larte morning (9-10) & IF it is not hit you know the bear is NOT coming thru the night or early morning(thats what you want). Then you just hunt the afternoon. IF it is hit when you show up in the AM & you were there till dark the night b/4 you know he is a night feeder or morning-then you gotta sit ALL day. I have 2 P&Y Bears-missed 2 P&Y Bears & passed on 7 other Bears VERY CLOSE. I have also spent a week with NOT SEEING one also. Good Luck and FOLLOW THE RULES of your DNR....