I wouldn't expect the farmers to change for pheasants Denny.But the midwest does have some fine programs on pheasant habitat improvements along with programs to open private lands to hunting.
But now that the pheasant is basically gone why not push for better grouse habitat?The PGC grouse biologist has been asking for improvements through better clearcutting practices.He also is concerned over the decreasing grouse numbers in the state.
As for deer I think it's foolish to ask folks from the NC where we have all that state land to head SW where access is limited.There's not enough land to hunt around the populated areas.It would be a dang shame to not use the thousands of acres of state land we have open to hunting.
The PGC is behind the eightball compared to the rest of the nation and they need to get with the program.They can start by paying attention to the overharvested areas of this state.
Like I said in another post,license sales increased nation wide and drastically decreased here.Something is wrong.