Until July, I’d say it would be a good year in the Boerne area. It’s been hot and dry since and forecast for more of the same, so it may get tougher if the smaller tanks and ponds dry up.
Further south and west has been hot and dry longer, toward the coastal bend seems to be where I’d keep an eye out as it has been wetter there more consistently.
You don't need an upland stamp for dove - maybe you're thinking of migratory? I'd agree, last year sucked. Started raining the week after opening, and just kept on.Last year was so bad I’m not purchasing an upland stamp this year. Skarue it!
Where are you at?Keeping an eye on this thread. I really enjoyed dove hunting as a kid in Mississippi. I would like to get into it again soon. Maybe next year. I need to get a shotgun and practice .
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Keeping an eye on this thread. I really enjoyed dove hunting as a kid in Mississippi. I would like to get into it again soon. Maybe next year. I need to get a shotgun and practice .
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Get a hunting license and I’ll put you on some birds with a shotgun to shoot with.
Gonna be a kick ass season
Teal season is gonna be a good one too, I’m already seeing birds and the hatch was a good one. It kicks off around the second weekend of Sept. If you think dove are fun you should try poppin a few. The birds are like little jet fighters. Hunting those birds are an absolute blast, by far one of my favorite hunts.
Again, I can put you on some birds. PM and let me know when you’re ready.
Is your retriever ready for dove? Well-trained gun dogs are wise for wildlife conservation and make the whole event a warm and fuzzy feeling. Some dogs hate the taste of dove and pigeon and need to to learn how to not to balk at picking them up.
Only hunts I use a dog are quail, pheasant, chukkar, and occasionally ducks.
In Argentina our retrievers are two legged. We tip them good though, they don’t complain
I don't think dogless hunting much fun. The less time you have to fetch your own downed birds means the more shooting opportunity you will have. A well-trained dog is fun to see in action. Millions of doves are recovered each year that would have been otherwise lost sans pooch. Doves can be crippled and get a mile or more away before they drop. A good dog will charge hard out there and get em.
I don't think dogless hunting much fun. The less time you have to fetch your own downed birds means the more shooting opportunity you will have. A well-trained dog is fun to see in action. Millions of doves are recovered each year that would have been otherwise lost sans pooch. Doves can be crippled and get a mile or more away before they drop. A good dog will charge hard out there and get em.
Is your retriever ready for dove? Well-trained gun dogs are wise for wildlife conservation and make the whole event a warm and fuzzy feeling. Some dogs hate the taste of dove and pigeon and need to to learn how to not to balk at picking them up. I like this dove set-up with Mr. Schwisow here. Nice red Golden retriever. Cool camo dog blind. MOJO decoys. Nice field of sunflower without a huge crowd.
You're going to let your bird dog run a mile chasing a dove?