Have hunted public land in the Bonesteele (sp) area 2 times. Good friend put me on the area. Camped out of the back of my truck. Been lucky every time. Have had zero problems finding lots of birds. took a good deal more looking around first time in. Went to same area second time. Filled tags both times. Not a bad cost .... other than fuel traveling from central Alabama. Wish I lived closer !!! Done same on private land in eastern Montana near Wibaux. Excellent population of Merriams.