I think hunter numbers have something to do with our bird numbers also. The southwest part of the state is so crowded with hunters I think a lot of birds don't come anymore. And the ones that do either find refuge real quick or leave soon after arrival. With years like this when we have a mild winter the few birds here it takes a weather change to move them off their refuge sit to your blind. I'm not sure many people realize the vast acreage of ag land and food source not a very far drive north of here, with a lot less pressure, that even a cold winter won't effect. I just hope it isn't a trend.
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