Originally Posted by CBB
Predation on small game of all varieties is worse than ever.

Fisher
Bobcats
coyote
Fox
Eagles
Hawks..

All have incresed in population while small game continues to decline.

The grouse, pheasant,turkey squirrel and rabbit dont stand a chance
Nowhere near as many people trap anymore. Back in the old days, people used to shoot hawks, too. Small game numbers were a lot higher. Ground nesting birds really take a hit from skunks, coons, possums, etc.