Dove 11/12

[Shooter7]

Went out for the 2nd season dove opener down in Calexico. Good amount of opportunities but only came back with 1 (should have practiced more). I think this is the last time I head down there this year. Think I'll give San Jacinto a try next weekend for giggles.

I did see a few hunting groups with decoys. Do those dove decoys really draw 'em in? Heard just as much shooting from them as our group but thought I'd pose the question.

 

[Sigalert2012]

Mojo work good! I like to use the clip on one's too.

 

[Gspman]

If you are close to th "X" then it seams to pull the into range and keep there attention while you blast them. If your not even close to the "x" then I don't think they do much. BUT the mojos work the best but I also use the clip ons. Can't hurt anything but the wallet.

 

[SurfNHuntSD]

Went out for the 2nd season dove opener down in Calexico. Good amount of opportunities but only came back with 1 (should have practiced more). I think this is the last time I head down there this year. Think I'll give San Jacinto a try next weekend for giggles.

I did see a few hunting groups with decoys. Do those dove decoys really draw 'em in? Heard just as much shooting from them as our group but thought I'd pose the question.

Yup.. buy a Mojo Voodoo dove and a couple clipons. Worth it.

 

[ilovesprig]

I don't leave home without them...................

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[Shooter7]

Thanks for the suggestions fellas. I'll invest in a few and maybe I'll bring home more next time!

 

[TRICER]

Wall mart sells decoys cheap in December after season. Like 50-70% off. Yes they work.

 

[Big Jim]

me and my son did well. 2 full limits and a Rat.

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[SurfNHuntSD]

Nice shoot.

 

[12gaDave]

Agreed on the Mojos, they do pull the birds in close enough to get a shot off on them.

Met up with a buddy yesterday in the Bakersfield area and brought home 5.

 

[ilovesprig]

Great going Jim............You're the only person I know that actually got into them.

 

[MAG 1]

the Mojo works great. Got a new toy

to go with the Mojo. It works great.

 

[Big Jim]

My God Steve, they were coming in like they did in the 70's. 30 and 40 at a time, i was laughing so hard when i couldn't figure out which one to shoot and didn't fire a shot. we left the spot still flying thick. insane fun. the great thing was the owner gave us permission then came back by and brought us drinks and thanked us for picking up our empties. he saw my rake and chuckled.

 

[Shooter7]

My God Steve, they were coming in like they did in the 70's. 30 and 40 at a time, i was laughing so hard when i couldn't figure out which one to shoot and didn't fire a shot. we left the spot still flying thick. insane fun. the great thing was the owner gave us permission then came back by and brought us drinks and thanked us for picking up our empties. he saw my rake and chuckled.

Big Jim, How often do you find that when you ask for permission the property owner grants access?

 

[Big Jim]

More often than not. its all about the attitude. this place wasn't posted nor was it on a named road but i still checked in.