Here in western NY there is a lot of pressure. Especially on public land. I now rely on public land for 90 percent of my bow hunting. This will be my seventh year shooting traditional gear and EVERY DEER I have harvested with traditional gear was a lot more exciting than any of my biggest bucks that were taken with "training wheels". Shooting a deer on public ground with the added pressure only adds to my excitement and satisfaction. Every minute spent in God's creation is time well spent, whether it's public or privately owned.