What state do you hunt in? Perhaps you could get more help from other hunters in that state if you solicited their experiences as well.

Have you checked the ratio with your state and/or county? Maybe the ratio you're seeing is exactly the ratio they want. I think I've read that 1:1 or 2:1 is ideal. Check with your state's DEC, DNR, PGC..... or whatever your state calls the people that regulate hunting activity.

Again, it's hard to help without knowing where you're hunting.