I've never had much competition at the publics that I've hunted , and one of them was several thousand acres . Yes , some of the more popular publics can be crowded and hazardous , but only if you stay within 1/2 mile of the parking lots . Invest in a Deer Sleigh'r and walk in 1/2 mile and the "Orange Army" will move them right to you if you have the foresight to be in your stand well before they arrive .