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<blockquote data-quote="ifish4iz" data-source="post: 188397" data-attributes="member: 787"><p>Until we start shooting hens, any comparison to overharvest of deer is a moot point. Biology has shown that we really cannot overharvest roosters. Yes, this is going to be a down year and likely a few to follow. Hopefully with the right winter weather and spring breeding conditions, we will see an upswing in bird numbers in the near future. </p><p></p><p>We cannot dismiss the continuing decline in habitat, however. This concerns me more than any of the other factors. The change in farming practices and crops being grown, along with tearing out of tree rows, plowing of CRP and native grasses, burning every wetland, etc. will have a huge impact on how the birds recover when weather conditions are more suitable to this NON-NATIVE bird.</p><p></p><p>Can you really imagine the whining there would be if they closed the season completely?? Too many knee jerk reactions after guys go out opening weekend and hunt the same old spots, the same old ways and aren't done hunting in an hour. There will be some pockets with fair numbers and some that are void of birds for the year. Like most, I am holding out hope that a few more will show up when the row crops are harvested. But, it's not all about shooting a limit guys. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy pulling the trigger as much as the next guy, but getting out of the reality of real life for a few hours a week to chase a bird and spending times with family and my dog is much more important than a limit.</p><p></p><p>I really think this year will turn out to be a good year for those willing to stick it out and venture outside of their comfort zone and areas as there will be minimal hunting pressure if anybody listens to these reports.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ifish4iz, post: 188397, member: 787"] Until we start shooting hens, any comparison to overharvest of deer is a moot point. Biology has shown that we really cannot overharvest roosters. Yes, this is going to be a down year and likely a few to follow. Hopefully with the right winter weather and spring breeding conditions, we will see an upswing in bird numbers in the near future. We cannot dismiss the continuing decline in habitat, however. This concerns me more than any of the other factors. The change in farming practices and crops being grown, along with tearing out of tree rows, plowing of CRP and native grasses, burning every wetland, etc. will have a huge impact on how the birds recover when weather conditions are more suitable to this NON-NATIVE bird. Can you really imagine the whining there would be if they closed the season completely?? Too many knee jerk reactions after guys go out opening weekend and hunt the same old spots, the same old ways and aren't done hunting in an hour. There will be some pockets with fair numbers and some that are void of birds for the year. Like most, I am holding out hope that a few more will show up when the row crops are harvested. But, it's not all about shooting a limit guys. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy pulling the trigger as much as the next guy, but getting out of the reality of real life for a few hours a week to chase a bird and spending times with family and my dog is much more important than a limit. I really think this year will turn out to be a good year for those willing to stick it out and venture outside of their comfort zone and areas as there will be minimal hunting pressure if anybody listens to these reports. [/QUOTE]
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