I have gotten some permission to hunt them, many will say no but when it gets to the point where you can turn a tractor trailer around a cornfield without running over a stalk, they will let you in easier. Most seem to say that a few years ago was prime for them, and most say less numbers this year. I have seen some sign even on state land and they are still around. nocturnal for the most part and they like the thickest stuff you can imagine. There have been more being hit by cars at night the last month or two, must be moving more for food with the snow.