明尼苏达州和爱荷华州由于较温和的冬季和较好的巢穴条件,人口激增。 Pheasant populations in Minnesota and Iowa surge due to milder winters and better nesting conditions.

据明尼苏达州和爱荷华州报告,野鸡数量大幅增加,明尼苏达州每100英里道路的鸟类数量上升50%,达到75只,而爱荷华州则达到每条路线28只,高达20年之多。 Minnesota and Iowa report significant increases in pheasant populations, with Minnesota seeing a 50% rise to 75 birds per 100 miles of roads, and Iowa reaching a 20-year high of 28 birds per route. 两个州都把增加归因于较温和的冬季和较好的筑巢条件。 Both states attribute the increases to milder winters and better nesting conditions. 北美鸭子数量仍稳定在3400万, 但比去年增加13%。 Meanwhile, the USFWS reports that North American duck populations have remained stable at 34 million, though pintail numbers are up 13% from last year. 这些报告指导狩猎季节条例和对即将到来的季节的期望。 The reports guide hunting season regulations and expectations for the upcoming season.