Over commercialization just like the Eastern Shore was once the place to hunt Canada geese. As the population dwindled the pressure shifted to the Midwest and the Eastern Shore warned them. The Canada goose limits were cut and the shift was on toward the ducks. I’m betting one of the reasons the short stopping began.

Migration patterns have changed for other reasons too. We winter white pelicans these days never seen one until recent years.

You mention AR report. No surprise there. The places spending a ton of money and have resting areas with high energy feed seem to be doing well. Others not so much and more like luck of the draw. My buddy had a lease for 18 years and lost it to a higher bidder. Then again when you’re killing more than the high dollar clubs something will happen.

The good days will return and the fussing will subside.

Merry Christmas