The best way to use BIND is to not use it. ;) Try djbdns instead: cr.yp.to/djbdns.html or tinydns.org. All the functionality, none of the sploits. I don't know what your situation is, but if you have flexibility in deciding which software to use, you'll find tinydns very easy to install/use/understand.
Just my OT USD$0.02.