Pull up maps and look at the Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest. There are areas that are never hunted if you are willing to walk into the national. Also there are some monster bucks up north. You have to work to find them, but they are in there. There are maps available and lots of camp grounds. I can not say if the campgrounds are open in November. But there are motels that are open. If you get far enough in the Chequamegon there are times I never see another person all day.

Some parts are more crowed then others of course. And most hunters will not go in more then a mile. They like to stay near the roads. There are bear, wolves, elk, deer, and lots of other creatures to watch and enjoy. But as you say, its a long way from where you live.

Also look for public land along the Mississippi River. Good hunting, but a lot of hunters.