I dont know the area, so I cant comment, but if its as you say, then no wonder!
Its been pretty quiet down here really, right up to a week or 2 before the cutting started, the 1000's of woodys literally appeared over night!
Not too sure if I will get another chance to get out after them as Iv got family commitments etc, but I am getting ready for the fowling season and there seem to be plenty of Canada geese about already!!