Dove opens monday

[Dextrimental]

Is anyone on the forum going to partake in Monday's opener? I know I'll be out and about!


* EDIT Forgot to add this link in case anyone wanted to know more about it
http://www.pgc.state.pa.us/pgc/cwp/v...?Q=174709&A=11

Brad

[Poonie]

Yes sir, I am ready to go. I have 5 boxes of dove loads by my cabinet(although I know I won't shoot that many), and all my other gear is sitting by the door in my basement work room. I'm looking forward to a great dove season this year. I can't wait to get out there. The best part about it this year, it falls on labor day so I'll be off from work.

[jstizy]

I will def. be out on monday! I love dove season because it gets me ready for the upcomin season for duck plus dove breasts are wonderful to eat! It's also a good time with friends. Where's everyone going? I live in the farmlands of Lancaster County so we have plenty of fields to hunt.

[Poonie]

Originally Posted by jstizy

I will def. be out on monday! I love dove season because it gets me ready for the upcomin season for duck plus dove breasts are wonderful to eat! It's also a good time with friends. Where's everyone going? I live in the farmlands of Lancaster County so we have plenty of fields to hunt.

I normally hunt the chester water authority property around Octararo reservoir.....It sees some use during dove season but not enough to be a PIA. about a week into the season I am usually the only one parked on the side of the road. Deer season is a different story though. I usually don't go there then.

[toadyoforangeville]

I will try to go out. But, I will use my old stevens 335 double with its volkswagon patterns. My itallian auto(I don't know the name of it.) was sold last month, and the10 is a little over powerful for greywings.....

[LowFlyer]

You mean I can shoot those damn birds that kept waking me up @ 5:00 am every morning??? OKAY!!!!

[Dextrimental]

I have permission to hunt on a private farm in the bethel area. There are swarms of the little things there.

Brad

[Pector55]

Hi guys, I grew up hunting rabbit, squirrel, pheasant, and deer but never dove. I saw that you guys eat them? How do you typically prepare them? Do they taste good? I have had plenty of pheasant but never duck or dove. My son is only 9 but is very interested in hunting. I don't want his first experience to be freezing and bored, waiting for the elusive buck so I'm thinking that maybe that would be a fun start in better weather. I have a little single shot .410 that might be fun to use.

[Dextrimental]

Originally Posted by Pector55

Hi guys, I grew up hunting rabbit, squirrel, pheasant, and deer but never dove. I saw that you guys eat them? How do you typically prepare them? Do they taste good? I have had plenty of pheasant but never duck or dove. My son is only 9 but is very interested in hunting. I don't want his first experience to be freezing and bored, waiting for the elusive buck so I'm thinking that maybe that would be a fun start in better weather. I have a little single shot .410 that might be fun to use.

I normally sautee them in melted butter on a frying pan. I have also made a pot pie out of them. In my opinion they taste great but you need a few of them for a good meal. Also I think your son would find it exciting due to the fact you'll be shooting alot . I think this would be a great first time experience, and the weather for Monday looks marvelous!

*Edit : Heres a link showing how easy it is to Field dress them. The way I do this slightly differs from their method, as I do not cut their wings off. But most people find methods that work for them. The following link could be considered Graphic to some so tread careful.
http://www.visionforum.com/hottopics...6/08/1702.aspx

Brad

[Poonie]

Originally Posted by Dextrimental

Also I think your son would find it exciting due to the fact you'll be shooting alot . I think this would be a great first time experience, and the weather for Monday looks marvelous!


http://www.visionforum.com/hottopics...6/08/1702.aspx

Brad

Just make sure you're in a good flyway because like any hunting situation, pick the wrong spot and even a dove hunt could put Jr to sleep.

I made the mistake a few times of setting up in new areas that I didn't scout out, and although they looked promising, turned out to be Serta Perfect Sleepers, and within an hour the kids were bored and I was searching for a way out.