I have never found them to be very accurate. I grew up in CO and dont know anyone that ever said they took an animal on a survey since they didnt want to let others know an area is good. Consider that for a moment on a voluntary survey. The only things I got that were documented were sheep and goat because they have to be checked in person at a DOW station. I also shot 2 bear in CO but that was before it was mandatory to get them checked like it is now.

You get out of life what you are willing to accept. If you ain't happy, do something about it!