Like many others, I have heard for years about the droves of roosting doves in Argentina and groups shooting thousands of birds a day. To a guy who has sat for hours in an Alabama dove field waiting for enough dove to fill a 15 bird limit, this seems unfathomable – the stuff of legends, hunting folklore if you will.
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The Often Overlooked October Opportunity: 5 Tips for Late Season Dove
Updated: October 5, 2020Here’s a little-known fact: As hunters begin preparing for deer season, mourning dove begin migrating south and can create phenomenal late season shoots.
My .410 Experience: Going Small Bore for Big Toms
Updated: June 1, 2020I ordered a new .410 shotgun and a selection of shells, did some testing and patterning, and then headed afield to see if I could bring down a tom or jake with the little-bitty scattergun.
Stoeger M3K Freedom Series 3-Gun Shotgun: A Competition Ready Budget Option
Updated: April 12, 2020Everyone assumes the best product always has the highest price tag, however, this is not always the truth. I want to point out some features that make the M3K FS 3-Gun Shotgun the best value for your dollar.
Eastern Turkey Hunt
Updated: March 1, 2020I had an opportunity to go back East this spring and chase the larger and more popular Eastern Turkey. I found myself on an Indiana family farm in late April. The Indiana turkey season opens up much later than most midwestern states.
Texas Fall/Winter Dove Hunting Can Be Very Good, Even If You Are a Lousy Dove Hunter!
Updated: December 1, 2019Next time I am in Texas for a fall or winter deer or hog hunt? I’m bringing along my Remington 870 20-gauge. Grilled Dove Poppers are excellent!
Sweat, Blood, and Birds: 5 Tips for September Dove Fields
Updated: September 1, 2019Whether you are a seasoned dove hunter or a beginner, these tips can increase your odds of filling limits in the September dove field.
It’s Chukar Time
Updated: September 1, 2019Upland game seasons are opening in August and September around the country. For those of us in the West who seek punishment and frustration, that means chukar season.
Hunt Dog Training – Getting Back to Basics
Updated: April 1, 2019How can you get your dog to be more attentive to you without getting pushed to your limits when it’s time to enjoy the moment you’ve been waiting for?
Late Season Ringnecks
Updated: January 8, 2019As the New Year rings in every Dec 31, most hunters believe that they will have to wait until September to get the opportunity to chase fur and feathers again, as most of the big game seasons have closed and for the most part the only season open is waterfowl. Although waterfowl hunting is a great pursuit, the barriers to entry can be steep with the cost of decoys and equipment. But luckily for most Americans, there is a large game bird that offers quite the challenge, the ringneck pheasant.