The problem is that you've never hunted public land. It is a different animal and you must actually know how to hunt, both people and deer. You have to hunt near thick impenetrable cover in over-looked places on only good winds. You also have to realize that no matter where you hunt, the majority of the property is not as good as those 10% of areas that hold pockets of deer. Eliminate the the big, pretty stuff. Elimate the places with old sign. Eliminate the places with lots of trucks and boot tracks. Scout what is left and pick your wind.
