worst ever........
just got back from 4 days north and south of Russell, it was not good.
the pheasants are very, very spotty, we walked some great cover near cut milo and corn and never cut a track or scent.....no hens at all, not a good sign, the evidence of rain was seen in a great looking winter wheat crop, but the birds are just not there.......yesterday we didn't see a bird or pop a cap, no roosting sign or crap either, in some places there is just no evidence of bird life....that just doesn't happen.....saw a few quail the day before, had 3 dogs on the ground most of the time....last year was better, thought we were going to improve this season, but from my sample that is simply not the case.
good luck, i am sure there are some spots left where there are a few.