pebble beach costs over $500 a round to play golf...and it is a public course! Some golf clubs cost over 100k to join...just join! A public course in Howard, SD costs about $20 per round...your choice. Some people like to rub shoulders with others who are impressed with money and status...because they are impressed with money and status! There's something for everybody!!!!
So true Benelli... something for everybody. I tried SD public land a few times and will never hunt it again.
After hunting a well managed farm with crp, slews, tree lines, shelter belts, etc... the number of birds seen is night and day vs public. I put a little $$$ Away all year to save up but the treaspass fee is well worth it to our group as long as bird numbers are good.