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Surprised I didn't see a thread on here yet...

How was everyone's Dove opener?

While I didn't limit out, I had a blast with good friends. Bagged 3...they were right on a tree line, but on the other side of the fence / property line. Either that, or they were sky high. Plus, there were a LOT of guns out there today. My shoulder is sore...my SKB O/U 12ga beat me up. I finally had to move to my 870...I will be buying a recoil pad for the O/U.
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I had planned to hunt yesterday. With several deadlines this week, I went to work instead.
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The son-in-law, two of the grandsons (6 and 7) and I were out all day yesterday. Started west of Denton, south of Krum. Very few birds to shoot at (not to mention the lacking shotgunning talent).

Packed up and went to a place west of Italy. Lots of birds on the property across the fence (were the disced up ground was) with a few clowns that I believe were dove hunting. Their outfitter apparently knew just about as much about dove hunting as the hunters did. I finally got one, the s-i-l got 2.

All in all, a frustrating day. But as "they" say, the worst day hunting is better than the best day working.

We did get the boys out plinking with a .22 during the mid-day. They thought that was the best thing since sliced bread!!

My son-in-law is a first generation hunter. He has been going with me for about 5-6 years. I belive we have done a good job training the grandsons in the art of hunting and the shooting sports. :txflag:

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We got the same lease that we had last year north west of New Braunfels.

They flew decently in the morning and pretty poorly in the evening. I wound up with 2 :roll: and my stepdad shot his limit. I'm gonna cook 'em tonight on the grill for an appetizer.

Lots more season to go and hopefully I'll find my wingshooting groove!
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We went yesterday. Didn't see many dove. Shot even fewer. Those little guys are like feathered rockets!

But we got LOTS of chiggers! Anybody got a good home remedy?
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Crossfire wrote:
But we got LOTS of chiggers! Anybody got a good home remedy?
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Outstanding results in Young County both Tuesday and Wednesday. I came down with the flu while in the field Thursday morning and had to quit at 5 birds.
I am sure the rain Thursday night hurt those that could not make it out till the Weekend though.

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JvT wrote:Outstanding results in Young County both Tuesday and Wednesday. I came down with the flu while in the field Thursday morning and had to quit at 5 birds.
I am sure the rain Thursday night hurt those that could not make it out till the Weekend though.

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Nice hunting JvT!

I made it out Saturday morning and they were sky high, flying along side Southwest Airline, so I only bagged two. Went this evening and I was the low one of the group. There were four of us and I got 6, my manager (from work) got 8, and two guys had to walk away at 14! That hurts...

Even if I don't limit, I just love being out there...
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Most of the fellers I hunted with on opening day limited out. I didn't because my shot gun skills are terrible. I am trying to get used to an O/U 20 gage and have always used a good old fashion pump in 12 gage. I have been out almost every day since the opener and the more I think about what I am doing wrong, the worse it gets. Going again in the morning. The dove will have nothing to worry about as long as they stay at my end of the field. :smilelol5:

We have been seeing a lot of birds compared to some of the stories I am hearing. We are hunting north of Mckinney near Van Alstine and Westminister.
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Beautiful photo JvT! You should send that into the TSRA or NRA. It would make a great cover for their next magazine! :thumbs2:
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joe817 wrote:Beautiful photo JvT! You should send that into the TSRA or NRA. It would make a great cover for their next magazine! :thumbs2:
i agree , i can't tell whos more proud , JvT or the dog . :lol:
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And then more dove flew over. ;-)


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JvT wrote:And then more dove flew over. ;-)


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If your not pulling our chain and you really took those pictures, you have a real talent. No kidding, either one of those pictures could be published. I have to say...I am impressed. :thumbs2: :thumbs2: :thumbs2:
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I totally agree 03Lightningrocks! I think that both photos should be hanging at TSRA hq. That's pure Texas to me!
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JvT wrote:And then more dove flew over. ;-)


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I absolutely love it! ... and the caption is perfect. Definate calendar material without a doubt.
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