I saw the GC watch it happen in Pa. Hunters told them Birds were in a major decline…their response was habitat deterioration. Many knowledgeable hunters told them we have great covers with few to no Birds. And for years were ignored….The GC had the degrees, the hunters only boots on the ground.
Finally they went out-with some of the same hunters- and were shown many great covers that should hold Birds.
They ignored the situation for at least 15 years. All the while bragging about their Deer program. Well, great Deer and Grouse covers are almost identical. It should have been obvious to any that had a couple clues re Grouse….something was going on.
And finally????? "Oh look here what we found....West Nile Virus."
Yet they practically had to be spoon fed to acknowledge they had fumbled the ball.
You could make the limit 10….but if you have no Birds what difference would it make.
Last edited by battue; 09/28/21.
