A bait for attracting animals and configured for inserting into the ground. The bait includes a shaft portion having a center portion having a first end and a second end, the first and second ends being at opposite ends along a longitudinal direction of the center portion, and a protrusion extending from the center portion, the protrusion being adapted for engaging the ground as the center portion is inserted into the ground and a head portion attached to the second end of the center portion. The shaft portion and the head portion are a food for the animals.