I just got back from the UP too. Birds were definitely low and very wild which seems to go along with low numbers. I had a couple good days, really had to work at it with good dogs. I heard MN was tough too despite an increase the spring drumming count by approximately 50%. Makes one think drumming counts are only a reflection of how the birds fared during winter but tends not to reflect fall numbers. I had fun though and shot my 16 ga SLE that weighs 5 lb 13 oz. I had a new stock made for it and really enjoyed carrying and shooting it.

Socialism is almost the worst.