RE: Gobblers in big woods
I hunted the Black River Falls area in Wisconsin but I don't recall how many acres that was but would classify it as big woods. I used the logging roads big time and even used a mountain bike a few times to get way back quickly. The roads were a great way to scout for tracks in the sand/mud and felt they were used for strutting often. I would say Yes, the majority of the action I had was near logging roads. Even shot one on a logging road!
I now hunt 1,200 acres of Missouri river bottom forest that also has some good access roads. However it isn't big enough to get away from all of the hunters as I was able to above.