Many hunters start hunts with the idea in mind of just getting some venison.
If this is why you hunt, you should consider traveling to one of the states with a high hunter success ratio. The states with the most success are in the intermountain areas. You should write the game dept. You may want to consider using guides or outfitters. If you're wanting to get a trophy buck, odds are you'll have to make arrangements with a guide or outfitter who operates in areas well known for trophy kills.