you don't see a deer every time you hunt, then ....
you don't see a buck 99% of the time then....
you don't see a P&Y 80% of the time then...
you don't expect to see a HUGE (fill in your Size Goal)% of the time....

You aren't getting it!

What I'm trying to point out is you have to see what you plan to kill if you want to kill it!

Don't except the fact you if don't have conections or don't own property find the way on

Look around and scout your county and/or state.
I did this for the first few years in. I saw deer and the ocasional P&Y but it didn't satisfy me. I talked and connected. I can shoot a deer every time out. I don't get a chance to see a 160 class everytime but I expect to.