Hunted N Tx many times. The birds are pretty isolated in most of the places, but in large numbers. In other words, if the place has birds, it probably has plenty of birds. They are normally henned up really bad in the first few weeks but the gobbling is good most of the season, except when it gets really hot. I've killed birds around water tanks late in the AM. They seek shade in the drains or mesquite when it warms up. They also frequent ag fields (old hay bales, cow patties, wheat) or feeders early in the day. I would take him up on the offer. I love hunting rios. Good luck