Gaining access to hunting land is A HUGE PART of whether or not one will be successful.
H U G E !
It is my opinion that there are many, many good/great bowhunters that are not recognized as such simply because of the particular property they hunt. And even the reverse situation; average hunters being 'great' based on the same theory.
I rank the land one hunts(not just saying 'IOWA' but at a micro level) to be the #1 factor in success.