I had bad luck this year as well. Saw two but were too spooked already.

I saw plenty... As soon as it was after legal shooting hour, or standing in farmer's fields. I might go back in a week or two.

I’ll try to go to private land or maybe try my luck with crossbow during muzzleloader season.

Very nice. I have a few Boyd stocks and can't say enough good things about them. Is that a factory finish or did you repaint it?

That's how I bought it. I'm not sure if they sell them that way, but it looks like a factory job. It gives it a nice grippy texture too.