There are big bucks in the area. I have a piece of land in Alleghany. Sheds have been found in the 130 class. But finding big bucks after hunting season starts is the problem. these bucks are very educated. If you buy enough land and can successfully keep people off your land (easier said then done), you should run into some big bucks. Another problem is that there is so much wooded area in the area that finding travel routes is very difficult. A lot of scouting is needed. 1k per acre actually sounds a little expensive to me for the area.