re: First Dove Hunt

Bucket or stool to sit on
I use a shooting belt to hold my shots and birds ($15 at academy)
Wear camo pants and long sleeve camo shirt
Birds fly slower along the tree lines and near water holes so those are the easier shots.

If you don't bird hunt much bring a case of shells. I prefer 6 shot but 7 1/2 is fine also. High brass if you can find it.

I shoot a pump and its just fine.

Identify where other hunters are and don't shoot flat with the ground but expect to get peppered. I try and put a tree or something between me and another hunter that close by unless I know them very well.

Enjoy...its a blast...I'll be in West Texas for the same in about 2 wks.