You're right about Morton....
Up above Quilecene can be tough.
Lots of pressure on the roads.
It can be decent if you hike off the roads where no one else hunts.
If you are in much better shape than me, I would suggest getting dirty and going down into a gulley near water, way off the roads. You will deffinately see some birds.
I still go every year... but it's only because I love the area, but honestly, the past 3-4 years have been crap up there. Back in high school, 15 years ago, it was a garunteed limit up above quilecene, but lately, I'm lucky to see a single bird in 3 trips up the mountain. Of course... I would see more if I got of my truck. lol.
Not much in the way of populations up there due to hunting preasure.
Plus... apparently... every guy you take up there gives away the good spots
lol
Good luck.