Fairly uneventful winter, good hatch and generally strong roadside survey counts make Iowa a go-to rooster state for 2020.
PF continues boosting habitat in Indiana, 2019 pheasant hunt should provide some wild birds in select areas.
Winter and wetness reduce roadside survey counts but scouting and effort will produce roosters this fall.
Illinois is hoping for another good pheasant season in 2019, and habitat is looking great.
Wet nesting and brooding conditions take a toll on pheasant numbers in Pennsylvania.
Signs of late broods provide hope for upland bird hunters in the Buckeye State after flooding conditions in spring and early summer.