Got an hour scouting hike in on 4/1. No birds, no sign. I did find a promising fishing or wood duck spot - mouth of a deep slack water channel off the main waterway. I also jumped a buck still sporting his antlers.
Ticks are already horrible in Ohio. the best repellent that I have used for years. (Skin so soft). I scene it on a turkey hunting forum years ago and it has never disappointed me. Plus, you kind of smell good.