So, just got back from Southwest MN after a two day pheasant hunt, we got one but crap did we have to work for it. The birds are really leery of anything, most flew before we got anywhere near them, but some sat so still I thought my dog was a little more retarded than usual . The snow was horrible, anywhere from mid-calf to hip deep, and in the ditches it was well above hip deep in some places, and it all had a thick layer about 8" under the surface that was just hard enough for my dog to walk on, but not thick enough for us.
But, other than the miserable conditions it was fun, and I mean hey, I got a bird.