The last two years has seen a severe decline in the population. We hunt in Montana and try to go on up into Canada for several days. We have gotten to know a couple of conservation officers up there and last two years we would call them right during the season (mid Oct) and they told us not to waist our time. Warm weather and drought hurt them and at least in Montana most areas were over grazed. 4 years ago you could get up 12-15 coveys everyday and more some days. That's the bad news but the good new is right now things seem to in favor of at least a small rebound. Someone else may have a different take on the situation. I'll be checking with my contacts thru the year so check back with me.
Gerald
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