I hear ya Mathews. You know that we have most of the same views on deer hunting the UP. This year, we had people all over us. There are two trolls that hunt the state land next to us and this marks the 4th year in a row they both took spikes on opening morning, and then they each took a tiny racked 5 pointer on the third day/ We had all the deer they shot on camera and they were no where near shooters. I get so pissed off at the DNR as well for the doe regulations, just ridiculous.I think bow season is the only real chance to actually go after a good buck. Sorry you are so frustrated. I would say, save your money and go on a hunt every year, or every other year, and go to a state/canada.