I love it when out of state hunters talk like there is a monster buckbehind every tree in the mid west states.Sure are herds is more in check with a better age structure thanks to proper management.In my area crops are few,getting hunting access is extremely tuff.If it was as easy to kill big bucks as some seem to think,I probably would grow board with it and stop hunting if it was that easy.
Too me it is about the skill and knowledge learned along the way.That can come from any state.Killing big bucks consistantly comes with a price.Lots of hours scouting,preperation,and time in the woods.Also forcing yourself to pass on younger deer and hold out for a mature animal.