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I just found this great introduction to Dove Hunting video. It was made by a group that has a ton of dove hunting experience and, more importantly, by a group with an obvious love for the sport…and the food it provides. They go over all the basics on dove hunting — what to do, what not to do. Check it out! Read More »
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As with ducks, decoys can be used to great effect with doves…perhaps even better with doves because they aren’t the smartest of birds. Doves won’t come barreling in like a goose might, but a good decoy spread will pull birds down in to range and give you a good shot at filling your limit. Decoys seem to work particularly well early in the season. Read More »
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Has it really been a month and a half since I last posted on here? That’s what happens when Dove Season opens and I am unable to resist the siren’s call of Yuma. I’ve been talking a lot about Duck Hunting on here and have completely neglected Dove Season. You see, dove season is one of the best warm-ups for duck season there is…and nothing lets you feel the thrill of a new hunting season like heading out to bag some dove. Absolutely nothing gets the blood flowing the way flying dove and flying shot does.
Heck, even my son-in-law, Mathias, is a sucker for the opening of Dove season. On opening day last year, as we were getting ready to go out in the field at Yuma, you could feel how excited Mathias was. He was all fidgety and was just short of hopping up and down as we unloaded our truck. Heading out, surprisingly, Mathias bagged the first dove of the season in our little group. As he sighted the bird coming straight at him, pulled up a bit and fired, he yelled out as the dove fell “Better’n Sex!” Read More »
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