I think we're pretty fortunate in Montana, (which is why I moved here over 30 yrs ago) we have long seasons, 5-6 week archery and 5 week general rifle (deer,elk etc), so the hunting pressure is spread out more. The wife and I are both lucky enough to be able to work from home so we get out on weekdays (at least 3 times a week this past season) when there's less folks out. We have a good amount of public land which is where we do the vast majority of our hunting, this year only 2 days each on private, the rest all public. For us the public lands are vital, besides hunting (which is practically all our red meat supply) it's also a place year round,where one can grab a gun, your kids, whatever and just go for a walk or sit and watch the sky go by and not have to ask for anyone's leave to do so. At least it feels like freedom.