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Posted: 8/14/2015 10:31:59 AM EDT
Almost time!
Everyone ready? I hear the dove population is projected to be huge. 
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Posted: 8/14/2015 10:41:53 AM EDT
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Dove are everywhere at the moment. This time of year they can be seen on every tree, light pole and fenceline. Couple weeks from now they all vanish!
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Posted: 8/14/2015 10:50:57 AM EDT
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Dove are everywhere at the moment. This time of year they can be seen on every tree, light pole and fenceline. Couple weeks from now they all vanish! This will be my first season ever to get to hunt on opening day. I'm excited. |
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Posted: 8/14/2015 10:55:00 AM EDT
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First year dove hunting for me. Saw a metric ton of them flying around yesterday, hopefully we can keep them coming in for a couple more weeks still.
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Posted: 8/14/2015 1:37:42 PM EDT
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Dove are scarce in my part of the country, hope they show up soon...
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Posted: 8/14/2015 1:41:12 PM EDT
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This will be my first season ever to get to hunt on opening day. I'm excited. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Dove are everywhere at the moment. This time of year they can be seen on every tree, light pole and fenceline. Couple weeks from now they all vanish! This will be my first season ever to get to hunt on opening day. I'm excited. Where will you be hunting? Have you scouted the area? |
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Posted: 8/14/2015 2:48:29 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/14/2015 2:54:30 PM EDT
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Dove are scarce in my part of the country, hope they show up soon... Ummmm, that aint good. |
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Posted: 8/14/2015 2:56:06 PM EDT
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This is how I picture it.
Although, it never works that way. 
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Posted: 8/14/2015 3:25:59 PM EDT
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I'll be hunting Texas doves for the first time. I'm used to tiny ND and AL doves. I was planning to use my 20 gauge Browning Auto 5 with improved cylinder. What shot sizes do you guys use?
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Posted: 8/14/2015 3:43:45 PM EDT
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 I'm hoping my Salvo 12 will be approved and in hand by opening day of South Zone
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Posted: 8/14/2015 3:45:10 PM EDT
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I'll be hunting Texas doves for the first time. I'm used to tiny ND and AL doves. I was planning to use my 20 gauge Browning Auto 5 with improved cylinder. What shot sizes do you guys use? 7 1/2", although I use a 12ga. 
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Posted: 8/14/2015 4:04:53 PM EDT
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an ounce of #8 or #8.5 from a 12 is what I use.
Tick Tock, Doves! |
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Posted: 8/14/2015 4:06:49 PM EDT
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Should I use my 12 to knock down these big ass white wings? The ones in my yard are HUGE to me.
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Posted: 8/14/2015 4:12:48 PM EDT
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Should I use my 12 to knock down these big ass white wings? The ones in my yard are HUGE to me. that'll do - but this will too: http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/winchester-aa-20-gauge-shotshells?repChildCatid=811914 |
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Posted: 8/14/2015 4:41:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: that'll do - but this will too: http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/winchester-aa-20-gauge-shotshells?repChildCatid=811914 Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Should I use my 12 to knock down these big ass white wings? The ones in my yard are HUGE to me. that'll do - but this will too: http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/winchester-aa-20-gauge-shotshells?repChildCatid=811914 That's what I was thinking. Can't wait. |
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Posted: 8/14/2015 5:06:22 PM EDT
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This is how I picture it. Although, it never works that way.
http://www.thetribunepapers.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dove-shooting-RS.jpg As a kid in the early 80s, I went whitewing hunting in the Rio Grande Valley with my grandfather and the doves were that thick. Just swarms of them. |
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Posted: 8/14/2015 5:36:27 PM EDT
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that'll do - but this will too: http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/winchester-aa-20-gauge-shotshells?repChildCatid=811914 Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Should I use my 12 to knock down these big ass white wings? The ones in my yard are HUGE to me. that'll do - but this will too: http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/winchester-aa-20-gauge-shotshells?repChildCatid=811914 AA's? Too rich for my blood. I use Remington Heavy Dove loads for 12GA. Always have. 7.5's. I got some RIO 20GA shells a couple years back, those things are HOT and they worked great using my wife's Beretta Urika 2 20GA. |
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Posted: 8/14/2015 7:46:12 PM EDT
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Academy has winchester super x 12 gauge 1oz #8 flats on sale for $54.99
And motorized Mojo decoys are $29 |
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Posted: 8/14/2015 10:44:52 PM EDT
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Are licenses on sale yet?
Pisses me off to have to pay the state to hunt on my own property. 
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Posted: 8/14/2015 10:55:27 PM EDT
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Are licenses on sale yet? Pisses me off to have to pay the state to hunt on my own property. I agree - that is some major BS. |
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Posted: 8/14/2015 11:11:10 PM EDT
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Are licenses on sale yet? Pisses me off to have to pay the state to hunt on my own property. Saturday is when you can get a license |
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Posted: 8/15/2015 10:48:54 AM EDT
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I can't wait! We've got a little group of six going up near Wichita Falls where we've had really good luck the last few years and the land owner says there are tons of birds.
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Posted: 8/15/2015 5:39:26 PM EDT
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they are available today. If you order online, you can get your sandhill crane permit in one go without having to make a call and wait for the additional stamp. There is a $5 surcharge for going the online route vs local retailer.
http://tpwd.texas.gov/business/licenses/online_sales/ ETA: that link doesn't work so well in Chrome / Firefox. Here's where you end up: https://www.txfgsales.com/ |
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Posted: 8/15/2015 7:37:39 PM EDT
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There is a $2/box rebate on AAs, so you can shoot the good stuff for about the same as the cheap rounds...of course, that doesn't help much if you can't hit shit.
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Posted: 8/15/2015 10:36:47 PM EDT
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There is a $2/box rebate on AAs, so you can shoot the good stuff for about the same as the cheap rounds...of course, that doesn't help much if you can't hit shit. That's what I am gonna stock up on. AA's for $6 is a no brainer. 10 cases at $60 a case after $100 rebate. I probably should just order it online as my academy for sure wont have what I want in that qty. |
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Posted: 8/16/2015 3:26:22 PM EDT
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That's what I am gonna stock up on. AA's for $6 is a no brainer. 10 cases at $60 a case after $100 rebate. I probably should just order it online as my academy for sure wont have what I want in that qty. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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There is a $2/box rebate on AAs, so you can shoot the good stuff for about the same as the cheap rounds...of course, that doesn't help much if you can't hit shit. That's what I am gonna stock up on. AA's for $6 is a no brainer. 10 cases at $60 a case after $100 rebate. I probably should just order it online as my academy for sure wont have what I want in that qty.
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Posted: 8/16/2015 6:36:05 PM EDT
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I use 28 ga with 7.5 shot or 410 with 7.5 or 6 shot. Ic on the 28, IM on the 410.
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Posted: 8/21/2015 3:25:28 PM EDT
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6 days! |
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Posted: 8/21/2015 5:32:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryNICE setup. M2 or SBE2? |
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Posted: 8/21/2015 5:50:05 PM EDT
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How much are dove hunting leases going for these days?
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Posted: 8/21/2015 7:15:45 PM EDT
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That's what I am gonna stock up on. AA's for $6 is a no brainer. 10 cases at $60 a case after $100 rebate. I probably should just order it online as my academy for sure wont have what I want in that qty. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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There is a $2/box rebate on AAs, so you can shoot the good stuff for about the same as the cheap rounds...of course, that doesn't help much if you can't hit shit. That's what I am gonna stock up on. AA's for $6 is a no brainer. 10 cases at $60 a case after $100 rebate. I probably should just order it online as my academy for sure wont have what I want in that qty. I got my 5 cases at Achadamy |
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Posted: 8/21/2015 7:17:46 PM EDT
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If you have to ask, you cannot afford it.
Actually, there are a couple of day lease operations within driving range that get about $100/day for opening weekend. Not terrible. |
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Posted: 8/21/2015 9:51:17 PM EDT
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If you have to ask, you cannot afford it. Actually, there are a couple of day lease operations within driving range that get about $100/day for opening weekend. Not terrible. What is the bag limit on Doves? $100 a day? As small as those birds are they must give a mouth-gasm of flavor to be worth spending that. I could afford it... but I think I'd be happier going to Westphalia Market and buying a couple of the best steaks they have... and probably still would have a bunch of $$$ left over. |
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Posted: 8/21/2015 10:43:12 PM EDT
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What is the bag limit on Doves? $100 a day? As small as those birds are they must give a mouth-gasm of flavor to be worth spending that. I could afford it... but I think I'd be happier going to Westphalia Market and buying a couple of the best steaks they have... and probably still would have a bunch of $$$ left over. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If you have to ask, you cannot afford it. Actually, there are a couple of day lease operations within driving range that get about $100/day for opening weekend. Not terrible. What is the bag limit on Doves? $100 a day? As small as those birds are they must give a mouth-gasm of flavor to be worth spending that. I could afford it... but I think I'd be happier going to Westphalia Market and buying a couple of the best steaks they have... and probably still would have a bunch of $$$ left over. In this day and age unless you are hunting for free it is indeed cheaper to buy meats vs hunt for them. The downside is you don't get to enjoy the outdoors while shooting tasty animals with guns that you spent money that would normally just sit in the safe.
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Posted: 8/21/2015 10:48:11 PM EDT
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What is the bag limit on Doves? $100 a day? As small as those birds are they must give a mouth-gasm of flavor to be worth spending that. I could afford it... but I think I'd be happier going to Westphalia Market and buying a couple of the best steaks they have... and probably still would have a bunch of $$$ left over. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If you have to ask, you cannot afford it. Actually, there are a couple of day lease operations within driving range that get about $100/day for opening weekend. Not terrible. What is the bag limit on Doves? $100 a day? As small as those birds are they must give a mouth-gasm of flavor to be worth spending that. I could afford it... but I think I'd be happier going to Westphalia Market and buying a couple of the best steaks they have... and probably still would have a bunch of $$$ left over. Hunting isn't for everyone. It is mostly for men. |
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Posted: 8/21/2015 11:48:44 PM EDT
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If you have to ask, you cannot afford it. Actually, there are a couple of day lease operations within driving range that get about $100/day for opening weekend. Not terrible. It's 35-50 a day in my area or around 200-250 for the season |
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Posted: 8/22/2015 6:56:29 AM EDT
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Can't wait for the season to start. I will probably go and buy my license after work. I just picked up a CZ712 a couple of months ago and it is a pretty nice shooter. I have a friend with some land in Collin County that I shoot on and will be going for dove. It'll be my first time dove hunting. I was there last season for duck since he has a pond on there that ducks will some times show up on.
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Posted: 8/22/2015 9:03:28 AM EDT
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It's 35-50 a day in my area or around 200-250 for the season Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If you have to ask, you cannot afford it. Actually, there are a couple of day lease operations within driving range that get about $100/day for opening weekend. Not terrible. It's 35-50 a day in my area or around 200-250 for the season Now that seems much more reasonable, I could go for that. |
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Posted: 8/22/2015 9:06:59 AM EDT
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Hunting isn't for everyone. It is mostly for men. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If you have to ask, you cannot afford it. Actually, there are a couple of day lease operations within driving range that get about $100/day for opening weekend. Not terrible. What is the bag limit on Doves? $100 a day? As small as those birds are they must give a mouth-gasm of flavor to be worth spending that. I could afford it... but I think I'd be happier going to Westphalia Market and buying a couple of the best steaks they have... and probably still would have a bunch of $$$ left over. Hunting isn't for everyone. It is mostly for men. That isn't it... If I'm going to pay that kind of money I'm going to want something that is more than a mouthful... like a deer or a hog... |
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Posted: 8/22/2015 11:24:02 AM EDT
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Almost time! Everyone ready? I hear the dove population is projected to be huge. What part of Texas are you in? Our place in Hunt County is pretty scarce this year. |
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Posted: 8/22/2015 1:51:57 PM EDT
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It's 35-50 a day in my area or around 200-250 for the season Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If you have to ask, you cannot afford it. Actually, there are a couple of day lease operations within driving range that get about $100/day for opening weekend. Not terrible. It's 35-50 a day in my area or around 200-250 for the season There are prices all over the map for day hunts. There are a couple of areas near Waco and just North of Dallas that are well established flyways for the local white wing population. Those are about the closest thing you will find to guaranteed dove shooting, without going to Argentina. Its those areas that are getting the $100 a day. And no, those little tidbits of meat are nowhere near worth the price. Its the experience and enjoyment of getting to sweat your ass off with a few of your best friends.
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Posted: 8/22/2015 3:20:30 PM EDT
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There are prices all over the map for day hunts. There are a couple of areas near Waco and just North of Dallas that are well established flyways for the local white wing population. Those are about the closest thing you will find to guaranteed dove shooting, without going to Argentina. Its those areas that are getting the $100 a day. And no, those little tidbits of meat are nowhere near worth the price. Its the experience and enjoyment of getting to sweat your ass off with a few of your best friends. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If you have to ask, you cannot afford it. Actually, there are a couple of day lease operations within driving range that get about $100/day for opening weekend. Not terrible. It's 35-50 a day in my area or around 200-250 for the season There are prices all over the map for day hunts. There are a couple of areas near Waco and just North of Dallas that are well established flyways for the local white wing population. Those are about the closest thing you will find to guaranteed dove shooting, without going to Argentina. Its those areas that are getting the $100 a day. And no, those little tidbits of meat are nowhere near worth the price. Its the experience and enjoyment of getting to sweat your ass off with a few of your best friends. How about get a few of your best friends in the comfort of your house with AC drinking adult beverages and sit on your ass--all day if you want, instead of sweating your ass off outside with a triple digits temp....
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Posted: 8/22/2015 3:22:51 PM EDT
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What is the bag limit on Doves? $100 a day? As small as those birds are they must give a mouth-gasm of flavor to be worth spending that. I could afford it... but I think I'd be happier going to Westphalia Market and buying a couple of the best steaks they have... and probably still would have a bunch of $$$ left over. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If you have to ask, you cannot afford it. Actually, there are a couple of day lease operations within driving range that get about $100/day for opening weekend. Not terrible. What is the bag limit on Doves? $100 a day? As small as those birds are they must give a mouth-gasm of flavor to be worth spending that. I could afford it... but I think I'd be happier going to Westphalia Market and buying a couple of the best steaks they have... and probably still would have a bunch of $$$ left over. I concur. |
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Posted: 8/22/2015 3:29:48 PM EDT
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If you have to ask, you cannot afford it. Actually, there are a couple of day lease operations within driving range that get about $100/day for opening weekend. Not terrible. What is the bag limit on Doves? $100 a day? As small as those birds are they must give a mouth-gasm of flavor to be worth spending that. I could afford it... but I think I'd be happier going to Westphalia Market and buying a couple of the best steaks they have... and probably still would have a bunch of $$$ left over. I concur. Well I was gonna invite you to go but forget it!!! |
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Posted: 8/22/2015 5:57:58 PM EDT
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Well I was gonna invite you to go but forget it!!! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If you have to ask, you cannot afford it. Actually, there are a couple of day lease operations within driving range that get about $100/day for opening weekend. Not terrible. What is the bag limit on Doves? $100 a day? As small as those birds are they must give a mouth-gasm of flavor to be worth spending that. I could afford it... but I think I'd be happier going to Westphalia Market and buying a couple of the best steaks they have... and probably still would have a bunch of $$$ left over. I concur. Well I was gonna invite you to go but forget it!!! 
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Posted: 8/22/2015 6:55:22 PM EDT
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seems I got ahead of myself. Dove season starts in 9 more days.
I am not a big hunter, but I live for dove hunting... it is so much fun. |
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Posted: 8/22/2015 7:43:28 PM EDT
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I have never been dove hunting, and will be going on a hunt September 5th. Any advice for first time dove hunter?I have been pheasant hunting, but from what i hear, its a whole new ball game?
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Posted: 8/22/2015 9:14:58 PM EDT
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I have never been dove hunting, and will be going on a hunt September 5th. Any advice for first time dove hunter?I have been pheasant hunting, but from what i hear, its a whole new ball game? buy a yeti, doves love yetis. |
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Posted: 8/23/2015 10:31:17 AM EDT
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buy a yeti, doves love yetis. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I have never been dove hunting, and will be going on a hunt September 5th. Any advice for first time dove hunter?I have been pheasant hunting, but from what i hear, its a whole new ball game? buy a yeti, doves love yetis. 
It does seem to be a lot of gear whoring at the dove field from time to time, doesn't it? Does no one shoot a plain old Rem 870 any more, or is it just me? I guess the only way to get a bag limit is to own a $2,000 over/under. 
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Posted: 8/23/2015 2:24:24 PM EDT
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It does seem to be a lot of gear whoring at the dove field from time to time, doesn't it? Does no one shoot a plain old Rem 870 any more, or is it just me? I guess the only way to get a bag limit is to own a $2,000 over/under. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I have never been dove hunting, and will be going on a hunt September 5th. Any advice for first time dove hunter?I have been pheasant hunting, but from what i hear, its a whole new ball game? buy a yeti, doves love yetis.
It does seem to be a lot of gear whoring at the dove field from time to time, doesn't it? Does no one shoot a plain old Rem 870 any more, or is it just me? I guess the only way to get a bag limit is to own a $2,000 over/under. I made a trade for a old 20ga 1200 Wingmaster last year that I'll be using for the first time. Before that, I used (very unsuccessfully) a 1200 Defender. |
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