Go when the time fits best for you when hunting public, more birds maybe in the begining, but a lot more hunters. First time out there was in 2012 and tage out for two. Last year I tagged out and also got one for young friend finishing up his first Grand slam. In the eary season plan on hunting henned up birds and figuring out where someone else isn't hunting. A different hunt for me, hidding behind tumbleweeds and more open country. Make it so fun to hunt different places, enjoy your hunt.