Bait is pretty useless but if you put it in an open area (and place a marker so you know where it's at) and sulk in the area with your scent covered you might get a result. I usually hunt by charging around on horsey and dismounting to follow whatever I scared out of the bushes. Also, study critters with binoculars. That'll tell you what can safely be sniped with the rifle which is way better than that stupid bow.