HHmmmm Baiting is a touchy subject in some states where the lowly rabbit is considered a GAME animal.
Best to check regulations for baiting of animals in your states first.
Now for a tip.. Corn. Put in the places you mentioned should draw them out of the hiding places in the late evenings..
Rabbits don't travel to much as far as distance goes. But a person would be surprised that there are more rabbits in an area than they actually see......James L.
If you really want to bait rabbits in, and possible plant a food plot. This will attract the most rabbits and do the most good. In fall plant clovers, winter wheat, and oats or ryegrass.