[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Official 2016 Dove Season Thread (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 8/20/2016 10:20:36 AM EDT
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11 Days out and counting.
Reports are looking good for Central Zone. I will be hunting in Meridian and Caddo Mills. 
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Don't get a whole lot of birds at our place here in Burnet so I usually end up waiting until south zone opens and hunt out near Poth and then outside of Jourdanton at my friends places. Wasn't very good out by Poth last year so we may just stay at the other place where we had better luck. Plus we see more ring necks there.
Any good deals on 20 gauge shells? I need to find some for my son to hunt this year. |
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Quoted: Don't get a whole lot of birds at our place here in Burnet so I usually end up waiting until south zone opens and hunt out near Poth and then outside of Jourdanton at my friends places. Wasn't very good out by Poth last year so we may just stay at the other place where we had better luck. Plus we see more ring necks there. Any good deals on 20 gauge shells? I need to find some for my son to hunt this year. I was at Cabela's and they had 12 and 20 gauge shells, 250 per case for $59.99 IDK if that's good or not because I don't shoot much shotgun. Out of curiosity, what do you guys do with the doves? I can't imagine they have enough meat to eat. Do you just shoot them for population control? |
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I was at Cabela's and they had 12 and 20 gauge shells, 250 per case for $59.99 IDK if that's good or not because I don't shoot much shotgun. Out of curiosity, what do you guys do with the doves? I can't imagine they have enough meat to eat. Do you just shoot them for population control? Our group that hunts together saves them up for a big get together later in the year. We wrap the breasts around a slice of jalapeño and onion, wrap all of that in bacon, special wine marinade/jalapeño-kiwi jelly glaze, and grill them them up. Makes for some good eating with friends and cold beer. |
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Quoted: I was at Cabela's and they had 12 and 20 gauge shells, 250 per case for $59.99 IDK if that's good or not because I don't shoot much shotgun. Out of curiosity, what do you guys do with the doves? I can't imagine they have enough meat to eat. Do you just shoot them for population control? Quoted: Quoted: Don't get a whole lot of birds at our place here in Burnet so I usually end up waiting until south zone opens and hunt out near Poth and then outside of Jourdanton at my friends places. Wasn't very good out by Poth last year so we may just stay at the other place where we had better luck. Plus we see more ring necks there. Any good deals on 20 gauge shells? I need to find some for my son to hunt this year. I was at Cabela's and they had 12 and 20 gauge shells, 250 per case for $59.99 IDK if that's good or not because I don't shoot much shotgun. Out of curiosity, what do you guys do with the doves? I can't imagine they have enough meat to eat. Do you just shoot them for population control?  Dove breast is delicious! |
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Don't get a whole lot of birds at our place here in Burnet so I usually end up waiting until south zone opens and hunt out near Poth and then outside of Jourdanton at my friends places. Wasn't very good out by Poth last year so we may just stay at the other place where we had better luck. Plus we see more ring necks there. Any good deals on 20 gauge shells? I need to find some for my son to hunt this year. I was at Cabela's and they had 12 and 20 gauge shells, 250 per case for $59.99 IDK if that's good or not because I don't shoot much shotgun. Out of curiosity, what do you guys do with the doves? I can't imagine they have enough meat to eat. Do you just shoot them for population control? Dove breast is delicious! 
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I ordered a Montefeltro the other day. Going to see if I can unload faster than my old 870 pump....lol. You guys know they fly fast and high in Central Texas. I'll be in a few places around the Waco area. I'll be just north of you around West and at my cousin's near Carl's Corner. |
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I was at Cabela's and they had 12 and 20 gauge shells, 250 per case for $59.99 IDK if that's good or not because I don't shoot much shotgun. Out of curiosity, what do you guys do with the doves? I can't imagine they have enough meat to eat. Do you just shoot them for population control? Quoted:
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Don't get a whole lot of birds at our place here in Burnet so I usually end up waiting until south zone opens and hunt out near Poth and then outside of Jourdanton at my friends places. Wasn't very good out by Poth last year so we may just stay at the other place where we had better luck. Plus we see more ring necks there. Any good deals on 20 gauge shells? I need to find some for my son to hunt this year. I was at Cabela's and they had 12 and 20 gauge shells, 250 per case for $59.99 IDK if that's good or not because I don't shoot much shotgun. Out of curiosity, what do you guys do with the doves? I can't imagine they have enough meat to eat. Do you just shoot them for population control? Damn dude!!! 
Slice up the breast, stuff into jalapeños with cheese, wrap with bacon and grill!!! |
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Unfortunately, I've got no land down here in the Hill Country to hunt on, and I am not doing the whole craigslist day lease thing for another season. Looks like I'm sitting this season out boys  TPWD TPWD has public hunting areas with permit. Just research the area you are interested in...lots of idiots in some spots. |
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TPWD TPWD has public hunting areas with permit. Just research the area you are interested in...lots of idiots in some spots. Quoted:
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Unfortunately, I've got no land down here in the Hill Country to hunt on, and I am not doing the whole craigslist day lease thing for another season. Looks like I'm sitting this season out boys TPWD TPWD has public hunting areas with permit. Just research the area you are interested in...lots of idiots in some spots. Huh, had no idea we actually had public hunting areas! You learn something new every day. Nothing around Kerrville that allows dove, but I'll definitely be keeping this in mind. |
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I'll be up at the LBJ Grasslands again this year. Last season I saw more dove than I had in the previous 10 years combined, but they hold in the trees and on power lines a lot. There is very little hunting pressure so there isn't anything to move them. I will be taking my fishing gear- like always. |
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TPWD TPWD has public hunting areas with permit. Just research the area you are interested in...lots of idiots in some spots. Quoted:
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Unfortunately, I've got no land down here in the Hill Country to hunt on, and I am not doing the whole craigslist day lease thing for another season. Looks like I'm sitting this season out boys TPWD TPWD has public hunting areas with permit. Just research the area you are interested in...lots of idiots in some spots. . |
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I'll be hunting in Coryell County, white wings galore. This rain may mess things up, though. Not complaining. A good Texan never complains about rain. I used to hunt between Gatesville and Mosheim off 215. You could set your watch to the dove mass fly over every evening. It would be like a mad house for about 30 minutes. You couldn't get the gun loaded fast enough. Sometime I would just shove one shell in and shoot...lol. |
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Quoted: Our group that hunts together saves them up for a big get together later in the year. We wrap the breasts around a slice of jalapeño and onion, wrap all of that in bacon, special wine marinade/jalapeño-kiwi jelly glaze, and grill them them up. Makes for some good eating with friends and cold beer. Quoted: Quoted: I was at Cabela's and they had 12 and 20 gauge shells, 250 per case for $59.99 IDK if that's good or not because I don't shoot much shotgun. Out of curiosity, what do you guys do with the doves? I can't imagine they have enough meat to eat. Do you just shoot them for population control? Our group that hunts together saves them up for a big get together later in the year. We wrap the breasts around a slice of jalapeño and onion, wrap all of that in bacon, special wine marinade/jalapeño-kiwi jelly glaze, and grill them them up. Makes for some good eating with friends and cold beer. Huh. I didn't think there'd be enough meat on one to make an appetizer. Guess I was wrong. |
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Don't get a whole lot of birds at our place here in Burnet so I usually end up waiting until south zone opens and hunt out near Poth and then outside of Jourdanton at my friends places. Wasn't very good out by Poth last year so we may just stay at the other place where we had better luck. Plus we see more ring necks there. Any good deals on 20 gauge shells? I need to find some for my son to hunt this year. Winchester has a rebate on their AA shells, Link. |
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What choke do you guys recommend for a 20g? I used modified last year but recently found my full choke. Not sure if this got answered - I use cylinder or improved cylinder and have had great success. I am not a good enough shot for full and I don't want to tenderize the bird with shot if I were. |
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I should be up at one of the units on the LBJ Grasslands Saturday morning. I will let everyone know if I see any birds. I saw more last year than in the last 10 years combined, so there is hope. The biggest issue up there is the lack of hunting pressure. I have spent all day on various units and never see anyone else. |
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I'll be up at the LBJ Grasslands again this year. Last season I saw more dove than I had in the previous 10 years combined, but they hold in the trees and on power lines a lot. There is very little hunting pressure so there isn't anything to move them. I will be taking my fishing gear- like always. Dadgummit. One of these days I am going to join you. I totally want to scope those fishing holes like you mentioned. |
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Dadgummit. One of these days I am going to join you. I totally want to scope those fishing holes like you mentioned. Quoted:
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I'll be up at the LBJ Grasslands again this year. Last season I saw more dove than I had in the previous 10 years combined, but they hold in the trees and on power lines a lot. There is very little hunting pressure so there isn't anything to move them. I will be taking my fishing gear- like always. Dadgummit. One of these days I am going to join you. I totally want to scope those fishing holes like you mentioned. I will try to remember to post here when I have time to go. If you get one of the maps I can tell you what units and lakes to go to. |
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BCV where you taking me Thursday? Quoted:
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2 mas days!  I'm stuck in NY until Saturday! And even then can't get to the farm until the 16th. double suckage! BCV where you taking me Thursday? I'm shooting dove off the back patio Thursday 
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tomorrow is prep day Get the M2 Old A5 in pristine shape ready to slay birds ammo check and count - done pre chill yeti Coleman Extreme (which is not that great) go buy beer buy batteries and replace in mojos bag decoy and mojos go move cows off property count all the dove you see fly by  
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| I will be in Sealy tomorrow AM with the 20 gauge O/U Beretta, just picked up my license today. I'll post photos of my kill tomorrow.The FEDERAL DUCK STAMP WENT UP TO $28.50!!!! They just dont stop! Friday AM I will be knocking them down in Tomball and Saturday AM in Hockley. Looks like I am going to do some BBQin this weekend! |
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Opening day. Got 12. Gave up at 9 am. They were flying really high so I didnt bother wasting shells. Ill hit up the last 3 in my backyard this evening. <a href="http://s163.photobucket.com/user/rosstang/media/Mobile%20Uploads/4B8AB9E3-44AC-4D09-B472-0912C7EA65D1_zps5vecnyfu.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t311/rosstang/Mobile%20Uploads/4B8AB9E3-44AC-4D09-B472-0912C7EA65D1_zps5vecnyfu.jpg</a> wicked lighting storm over the house right now, so I doubt many dove will be flying this evening which is ok since I won't be home till late. |
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wicked lighting storm over the house right now, so I doubt many dove will be flying this evening which is ok since I won't be home till late. Quoted:
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Opening day. Got 12. Gave up at 9 am. They were flying really high so I didnt bother wasting shells. Ill hit up the last 3 in my backyard this evening. <a href="http://s163.photobucket.com/user/rosstang/media/Mobile%20Uploads/4B8AB9E3-44AC-4D09-B472-0912C7EA65D1_zps5vecnyfu.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t311/rosstang/Mobile%20Uploads/4B8AB9E3-44AC-4D09-B472-0912C7EA65D1_zps5vecnyfu.jpg</a> wicked lighting storm over the house right now, so I doubt many dove will be flying this evening which is ok since I won't be home till late. Wait, so God is dove hunting your property with lightning bolts!? Doesn't seem very sporting. Did you give him permission to hunt your land?
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Hey man, you're in my country now!!! 
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I'll be heading to Seymour, TX wednesday night for the opening day hunt. We hunted this area last year and it was VERY productive. Hey man, you're in my country now!!!
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I'll be heading to Seymour, TX wednesday night for the opening day hunt. We hunted this area last year and it was VERY productive. Hey man, you're in my country now!!!
I am down the road SE of Throckmorton. Any birds? Morning was light here, due to rain. |
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I have a fixed modified choke on my 12ga Remington 1100. The modified choke is a good all around choke. Quoted:
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What choke do you guys recommend for a 20g? I used modified last year but recently found my full choke. I have a fixed modified choke on my 12ga Remington 1100. The modified choke is a good all around choke. Yup, mine is an 870 |
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I'll be heading to Seymour, TX wednesday night for the opening day hunt. We hunted this area last year and it was VERY productive. Hey man, you're in my country now!!!
I am down the road SE of Throckmorton. Any birds? Morning was light here, due to rain. East of Seymour, at Megargel. 6 of us hunting this morning in light rain at times, all limits filled... Tons of birds... Also shot two hogs just at first light. Close to two hundred pounds each. About fifteen others escaped waiting for another day.... |
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We saw about forty hogs this morning, two deer, and more jackrabbits than I can count Rabbits and rats lead the game count around here... Living on the farm, letting the two Killers out in the morning and watching the rat hunts are funny as all get out. They catch several every day. |
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I'll be heading to Seymour, TX wednesday night for the opening day hunt. We hunted this area last year and it was VERY productive. Hey man, you're in my country now!!!
I am down the road SE of Throckmorton. Any birds? Morning was light here, due to rain. Same here. Weekend is looking better. We have lots of jack rabbits and deer not as many hogs or coyotes but enough to hunt. |