Kyhunter,

I hunt (and reside) in northern Kentucky, but spend copious amounts of time in the central and eastern parts of the state. Woodcock, grouse and quail may not be as abundant as in some of the other states, but they are there for those willing to find them. It's a rare day that I go out during quail season and not put a covey up. I harvest woodcock every day I go out from the opener until seasons close and grouse hunting always guarantees us a flush or two minimum. Then you have dove and crow, which are always abundant and waterfowl. If you don't feel there are enough birds, work your dog at a preserve -- as little as possible, and then work the dog on the harder birds. Birds are a lot tougher to hunt these days. There are smarter and with smaller populations (as compared to the Golden-days of yester-year), much tougher to find. Believe me, the birds are out there in Kentucky.