Thinking back to when I started hunting, I’ve noticed something interesting—public land around here has actually gotten better. Back in high school, a lot of the WMAs were full of invasives, but now I’m seeing native grasses, healthier marshes, and more birds than I remember. Private land, though, is another story. We used to roam farms we knew, no permission needed, and farmers were happy to see what we’d bagged. Now it’s “no trespassing” signs and crazy prices. I even tried to hunt the slough where I shot my first duck—owner (living states away) wanted $1,800 for a weekend. Feels like access is getting harder every year. Have you seen the same changes where you hunt? #hunting #publiclandhunting #huntingaccess #Outdoors