Yes, I know the season was moved back for deer.

However, it will have a positive effect on the "smarts" of the birds. Opening day birds will never be as smart as a December bird... but there is no that anyone can have me believe that more age doesn't equal a bird better equiped in skill as well as physically, to out smart a few humans/dogs.

Nothing effects the birds like habitat as you said, however shortening the season will mean fewer birds get shot. This will effect the amount of birds that are carried over to spring.

Personally, I think we should go to a South Dakota approach. Late opener, can't shoot until noon.... Yeah, means less hunting opportunties.... but I don't think there are enough birds to sustain current harvesting.