Pheasant and grouse I hunt 99% on private. Find a few empty shotgun shells from sneaky Pete but for the most part it is a private utopia of birds.
Mule deer 100% on public or private that is open to all (legal)public. Have shot a few decent bucks on (private....)private and yes, it really is easier and better hunting....
Whitetail is pretty much the same deal.
It takes a fair bit of luck to find a nice buck on 'public' land around here but it can be done.
