My solution to the dilemma of ready access to hunting ground was to go in debt and buy a small patch of woods in southern Illinois. I also have permission to hunt another several hundred acres of land in the same area. However, i do feel sorry for people living in heavily populated areas where the price of land is outrageous and there are fewer people willing to let you hunt on their land. However, I agree with kevin that putting some effort into looking for folks that will let you hunt can pay off. You can buy plat books at any county courthouse that show the owners of every piece of land in the county. With that info, you can then start knocking on doors and asking. You will likely be told no a lot, but, you just need one yes.