There are some real bruisers in the area, but they are few and far between. I have been hunting the eastern side of this area for 10 years. Seen 2 or 3 bucks that would go 30". The ground is mostly private and you have to come scout the area to do well. A legal buck 3 pt or better is a 1 or 2 day hunt. My boys have tagged out every year in the general season since they started hunting. I have been putting in for this rut tag for 5 years hoping to draw.... A lot of the big boys are seen only during the rut. The country may look open, but there are a lot of hidden pockets for them to lay in. There are some real trophy's in the area.... You just have to find them. The hunting pressure is actually lower now than 5 years ago....