You are nut Sunshine. Good bird dogs and miles in the wild lead to birds, it takes work, costs money and is my passion. Why on earth you think you are worthy of passing judgement on how I spend my time is beyond me. Maybe you should concern yourself with how much time you spend in the field. Want more kids in the field Craig? Take one. I buy my license and follow the law, beyond that, you can KMA. The topic of this thread is not where are the kids in hunting, it is economics and hunting, please try to follow along Sunshine.
I have a four year old setter in her prime and house that is paid for on those fruited plains, expect more pictures this fall, even with the 5$ a gallon gas your president has brought us. If you don't like how I spend my time, I'm happy to send you a small box of Colorado sand for you to pound

All my best,
Steve