I went through the same ordeal untill abought 7 years ago .
I had spent a lot of time and effort in scouting and getting stands ready etc..
I finally came to the same conclution.
I bought 80 acers that has woods , fields and a creek .
I love it .
No more worries abought where to go or someone else being in my stand or just walking around and spooking the deer out of the fields or woods .
Its so relaxing and seams more rewarding to harvest a deer offf your own property.
I went 3 years until I shot my first buck .
He was worth waiting for 9 pointer ,21 inch spread , 216 lbs. dressed .
He looked like a horse .
Good luck and enjoy it .
