I was out there yesterday......No snows on my buddies club.......Ed Rister (local guide) was hunting next to Unit 1. Didn't see any birds working their way, but they may have got them early......Another friend was on Al Kalin's property (also next to Unit 1).......2 parties were set-up on the "Pipeline" next to Sonny Bono headquarters. Saw no snows in this area......And lastly, there were some guys set-up across Hwy 111 from Y14 (Wister).
If the birds are leaving the refuges, I didn't see it......Obviously, no public land in these locations and the fields or clubs next to the refuges are posted.