Ben’s Bird Hunting Forecast

Starting in 2008 as early a possible my assessment of the best locations for most species of upland bird hunting will become available. This assessment (with as much accurately as possible) will periodically be updated, as the hunting seasons approach and progress. For simplicity the Bird Hunting Forecast Format will go like this.
Species: Most productive states and provinces to hunt: Best general location within the state. Population forecast 08/09 [four star, excellent **** three star, good *** two star, fair **
Example:
Huns, MT eastern portion **** ND, ID *** WA, OR **

List of upland game birds to be forecast

Pheasant, Bobwhite Quail, Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock, Prairie Chicken, Huns (Gray Partridge)
Sharp-tailed Grouse, Chukar Partridge, Sage Grouse, Gambel’s Quail, Scaled Quail, Valley Quail, Mearns’ Quail, Spruce Grouse, Blue Grouse, Willow Ptarmigan (AK)