I think that I may have made up my mind. Although the easy spot fits the criteria of the game laws. Being that the campsites are not established (you have to be 1/2 mile from established campsites) and that the bait will be far enough away from the water sorce. There is enough bad media about bear baiting and the do gooders don't need another log on the fire. I will go with the one requiring a little work as the area is not a good area for any other type of hunting and lack of accessibilty will make it a good spot for a quiet dinner. After all, you get out of it what you put into it. I still will search for quick in and out spots so I can maintain the sites on days that I am not hunting( I am allowed 3 on my permit). The drive is about 30 minutes and I want to hit them before I go to work. Anytime I feed them in the evening they become night feeders. I cannot bait until opening day however I have cleared out my shooting lanes and have built a great natural blind that sits 22 yards above the dinner table. The logs are already in place and the bait and such is stockpiled for the season. Any advice on backcountry bear baiting will still be appreciated as I will not be able to maintain the best spot that I know of. One more thing. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good brand of nose plugs??????