I agree
It sounds like we all have similar tastes for the wild birds on public lands. It is unfortunate that my resident state of Wyoming sinks too much money in state operated bird farms rather than managing land and promoting habitat, and that is why I travel so broad and into every other adjacent state chasing all types of upland species. The focus/placement is similar to fishing areas where recruitment is not possible. Here in WY they raise birds for a put and take money pit hunting cycle. We understand low survivorship of wild birds and the no survivorship of pen raised birds regardless of hunter success, but that is the bass-ackwards management philosophy for now. There are some landowners that have done very well for themselves by good management practices and the growing number of wild birds are a pleasure to pursue. I do not pay privates or outfitters for the chance to shoot at their birds, but I do understand circumstances to compromise. I will always be a WY resident because of all the hunting opporunities, but will also continue to give my money and tourism business to other states while I wait for realistic sustainable management. My dogs and I are addicted to the sport and won't be able to quit these other states until physical unable or public access programs end. I will also continue emphasizing habitat to my own state's wildlife managers, landowners and any politician who pretends to listen.