I tend to agree. We might not have the populations we've enjoyed the last several years, but I think it'll be better than what I was thinking back around New Years. I saw a lot of exposed, vulnerable birds throughout the winter, and the number of hens seemed to be dwindling. But, I've seen a fair number of broods around these parts, including a rooster chick that was getting his color already. I'll be curious to see how populations have fared in West Central Minny where they seemed to have had a more of a winter than here in Brown County.