Im freinds with farmers myself and know SEVERAL land owners myslf from my line of work. . But they cant let you hunt if they have leasded their ground out. Heck I know one farmer that has @ 1500 acres of some of the best hunting you could ask for . I have known him most my life, grew up close to him and know one of his sons fairly well. I still cant hunt his land cause its leased to outfitters. I know afew outfitters as well but cant hunt their ground un less I want to pay. I dont blame them---its called business.
When I was younge I thought the same as you, But alittle advice --things have changed and will only continue to change.