I really question how accurate the Pheasant Forecast is. Last year a big drop in bird numbers was predicted, and we noticed no drop at all. This year a substantial increase was predicted, and we noticed a small drop in numbers.
We are two fairly experienced guys with three dogs on private land in the mid central part of the state. We are generally very successful despite any fluctuation in the population.
It was interesting to note how much hunter numbers dropped last year, and how much they rebounded this year (based on orange hats on dashboards and other orange clad groups in local restaurants). I'm presuming this effect is due to guys planning trips based on the forecast.
We are two fairly experienced guys with three dogs on private land in the mid central part of the state. We are generally very successful despite any fluctuation in the population.
It was interesting to note how much hunter numbers dropped last year, and how much they rebounded this year (based on orange hats on dashboards and other orange clad groups in local restaurants). I'm presuming this effect is due to guys planning trips based on the forecast.