I think Pogies cycle every 5 years from my experience like rabbit and other animals may do.
Weather , winter patterns, snow fall, ice, hot springs, just don't seem to create any conclusions it just seems they have population booms every 5 years.
This season will be year 3 of 5, rebuilding back up back up to 5.
So my crystal ball is: a little better than last year but not a peak by any means.
Maybe the ground hog can predict : sees his shadow = good year ??? He nailed his 6 more weeks, furry little nut chewn bastard.
We will have to look back at this post.