Re: baiting deer
Well baiting is legal in Oklahoma before anyone jumps all over my case... =) Anyhoo, I have put out corn where my stand was deep in the woods. It's kinda like a deer highway where I hunt. And when a deer traveling down that highway needs a lil grub.. they usually have no problem stoppin in and having a bite about 8 yards away =D I have used some other things as well... "Buck Jam" which is like a gallon jug of sweet sweet candy. It comes in all different types of flavors so pick which one goes with your hunting area the best. I have used the sweet corn and the apple. The morning that I put out the apple I saw 18 deer, 8 of which were bucks.
I like to use things like "Buck Jam" and "Buck Snort" because it puts off quite the aroma and constantly brought deer into my stand for me. Try this... getta bag of corn and put it out by your stand. Pour either the buck jam or buck snort over the top of it to make a delicious sundae the deer can't resist! Note: When using the Buck Jam apply it to dead logs and things of that nature in your area and it will make a mineral lick that will last several weeks.
I have been very successful using corn combined with these other products...enjoy!!