Zebra hindquarter makes the best leopard bait, according to PH Jamy Traut.
Several leopards visit the baits, but none has committed to feeding--yet.
Fill the off-season lull with a hog hunt this year, because there's a surplus of them and it's always open season.
Baiting black bears—if legal where you hunt—can certainly improve your odds. But there's a lot more to it than throwing some old fruit out in front of your stand.
Hog hunting provides an up-close experience that can get your adrenaline flowing.