Springspur, hens might leave them later in the day to start laying. Don't know how long you can hunt or stay in the woods, but midday and evening can be great times to get on these birds! Also if the are roosted in the same area when you go, get in there a couple hours before fly up and call every 15-20min. Just some ideas.......other than that if you can ambush them go for it! Some people don't like that, but personally I'll do what it takes to get one. I think it's fun figuring each bird out and working with what he offers and using calls, terrain and woodsman ship to get em! Good luck with them, hope you get to pepper ones head!!