Just got back from dove opener...

[koja48]

Well that's right neighborly of you, ID! Thanks! Doubt if I'd make it this year, but you never know.

 

[marksman13]

Koja, get up with me before season starts next year and we'll see if we can put you on some birds. This is the best season we have had in a looooooong time. Seems to be just our field too. Nobody around us is doing much good. May have something to do with the pond in the middle of the field.

 

[Kimber1911_06238]

let people count your doves, but not your shotgun shells

 

[MCgunner]

Sage advice! ROFL. I think I went about 1 bird per 3.5 this weekend and that's about normal for me. I ain't a one for one kinda guy. Besides, I like shooting!!!!! LOL I normally go about 1 for 3 with the Winchester 12 gauge, so I was happy with my performance. I missed some shots I shouldn't have and hit some shots I shouldn't have, so it all works out. But, when one comes fluttering over 25 yards out and you fire both barrels and he just flutters off laughing, you feel a little stupid. LOL! I did that a few times, lead 'em too far after getting too used to those fast movers, kicked myself after the shot. What I try to do is remember the great shots and forget the stupid ones.

 

[koja48]

Marksman13

Why, Thank you, too! I'll file your offer away against next season. I'd love to experience dove hunting action so furious that it takes people a long time to count my empty cases . . . (here that can be done on one hand & the "dove" tallied with the thumb . . . ).

 

[ArmedBear]

Doves seem a lot easier to bring down after you've tried shooting pigeons with 8's.

 

[Grayrock]

My 2 spots had very few dove. Sat had 1 dove between 12 guys. Sun we had about 6 birds for 9 hunters. Gonna try it again Thursday.