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First Dove Hunt
Posted on 9/4/14 at 5:13 pm
Posted on 9/4/14 at 5:13 pm
Making my first dove hunt in a couple weeks out in West Texas. Only been deer hunting before. Looking for advice and what to expect.
Food and lodging are taken care of, outside of tobacco and bourbon, what all do I need?
I've got an 870 in the safe. Should I roll with that or take advantage of tax free weekend and look for an auto or O/U? What other gear would be helpful?
Food and lodging are taken care of, outside of tobacco and bourbon, what all do I need?
I've got an 870 in the safe. Should I roll with that or take advantage of tax free weekend and look for an auto or O/U? What other gear would be helpful?
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Posted on 9/4/14 at 5:36 pm to northern
Bring two guns for the hunt. Your barrel will get so hot, you'll need to put one down, switch. Find out what type of field your hunting, wear pants/shorts.
Posted on 9/4/14 at 5:37 pm to northern
Bring yourself a wine cork and lighter to the field and burn the bottom of the cork a little and smear on your face. Make sure you cover it completely so they don't see your face. The tops of your hands and arms wouldn't hurt either.
Posted on 9/4/14 at 6:14 pm to northern
Shooting Dove requires some anticipation, those little suckers are like hummingbirds. It'll look like they're going one way, then they're not.
I hate' em.
I hate' em.
Posted on 9/4/14 at 6:15 pm to 34venture
Old school
Posted on 9/4/14 at 6:15 pm to 34venture
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Bring yourself a wine cork and lighter to the field and burn the bottom of the cork a little and smear on your face. Make sure you cover it completely so they don't see your face. The tops of your hands and arms wouldn't hurt either.
Posted on 9/4/14 at 6:23 pm to VernonPLSUfan
quote:
Bring two guns for the hunt. Your barrel will get so hot, you'll need to put one down, switch. Find out what type of field your hunting, wear pants/shorts.
He's going to Texas where there is a 15 bird limit not Argentina...
Bring the 870. Low brass #7 is fine. Be patient and chose your shots. Khaki shorts, hiking boots, camo short sleeve shirt, camo hat, and lots of cold beer is how I like to roll. Be careful for snakes and have fun.
Posted on 9/4/14 at 6:24 pm to Stexas
I wear a ghilly suit
Posted on 9/4/14 at 6:33 pm to northern
Headed to Texas myself a week from tomorrow. I have a semi-auto 12. It's a little softer on the shoulder than a pump or o/u if you shoot a lot. A trip to the skeet range wouldn't hurt if you aren't familiar with the leads on your gun. As far as ammo, I've had good luck with 7 1/2 shot, 1 1/8 oz, 1200+fps. You will have a great time! Enjoy the hunt and scenery.
Oh, and don't wear shorts out there hunting and watch for rattlers.
Oh, and don't wear shorts out there hunting and watch for rattlers.
Posted on 9/4/14 at 7:04 pm to northern
Bring a mojo dove .....
Posted on 9/4/14 at 7:21 pm to robins08
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Bring a mojo dove .....
Is that anything like a Vudu Shrimp?
Posted on 9/4/14 at 7:35 pm to northern
spray your shoes and socks with repellant keep the redbugs off
mojo dove good idea
bring bacon and jalepeno peps
listen to the game on Sirius on car radio while you hunt
depending on how many other hunters and how close, some eye protection from the little BBs
mojo dove good idea
bring bacon and jalepeno peps
listen to the game on Sirius on car radio while you hunt
depending on how many other hunters and how close, some eye protection from the little BBs
Posted on 9/4/14 at 7:36 pm to northern
i would buy a auto. 870s are meant for shite conditions with water and mud.
i second the mojo
wear your hunters orange (hat, vest, even boots)
i second the mojo
wear your hunters orange (hat, vest, even boots)
Posted on 9/4/14 at 7:37 pm to northern
Bring some beer and plenty of shells. Wear something comfortable. My brother in law shot a limit in an orange columbia shirt tuesday.
Where are you going?
Where are you going?
Posted on 9/4/14 at 7:51 pm to northern
I wouldn't buy a shotgun for a single hunt...the 870 will be fine...I'd shoot low brass 2 3/4" lead #8 shot....
main thing is to get yourself geared for hot weather...go to academy and get yourself a cheap version of a fishing shirt in some drab color...also bring the following:
sunglasses (plastic lenses)
bullfrog sunscreen
disposable earplugs (some for shooting, some for sleeping)
camo pad-topped bucket or hunting stool
ETA: if your hunt is not guided, I would also bring something to put your birds in...like a cheap upland bird hunting vest...
main thing is to get yourself geared for hot weather...go to academy and get yourself a cheap version of a fishing shirt in some drab color...also bring the following:
sunglasses (plastic lenses)
bullfrog sunscreen
disposable earplugs (some for shooting, some for sleeping)
camo pad-topped bucket or hunting stool
ETA: if your hunt is not guided, I would also bring something to put your birds in...like a cheap upland bird hunting vest...
This post was edited on 9/4/14 at 7:54 pm
Posted on 9/4/14 at 8:00 pm to Spankum
this is a great lean 2 stool with a bag for doves
eta: also bring surgical gloves, trash bag, ziploc bags, and snips for cleaning
eta: also bring surgical gloves, trash bag, ziploc bags, and snips for cleaning
This post was edited on 9/4/14 at 8:03 pm
Posted on 9/4/14 at 8:02 pm to Dodd
frick that. I like to sit. Not lean.
Posted on 9/4/14 at 8:04 pm to KingRanch
you sit, your legs just arent parallel to the ground. i was skeptical also until i used it. its damn comfy.
Posted on 9/4/14 at 8:09 pm to Spankum
Certainly a bucket to sit on. I quit shooting low brass a long time ago. I shoot high brass six shot. An old duck load. And I kill a lot more birds now plus none of my guns hang up. All except my Citori hung up on low brass.
Posted on 9/4/14 at 8:09 pm to Dodd
I think I would break that thing
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