Nodose, it isnt the climate in Ohio that keeps you from having pheasants. Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota all have good numbers of pheasants and our climate is much worse. It is the habitat.

There are, as many have said, a variety of reasons why the population has declined. There is only 1 way to combat it and that is habitat. IMO, the best thing you can do is join Pheasants Forever and get involved with their programs. They make a difference on the national scene (PF was instrumental in the CRP program) and local level. 92 cents of every dollar goes into a program. that is better than any other org out there. if you want to improve things, join PF and improve the habitat in YOUR area.