Dove hunting after storm?

ramonallones

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Had a great time at the opener in the IV this year. Our first time at opening day. Planning to go back this upcoming weekend (sept 9) but I noticed on the weather report, 40 percent chance of thunderstorms on Friday.

Can anyone give me feedback on what to expect dovewise the day after a thunderstorm? I assume that means the hunting will suck? just wondering before we invest a couple days and 6 hours of driving.

TIA for any help.
 
in my past hunts in the valley over the years the next day after a good storm the majority of whats left in the valley leaves and heads south. another thing to keep in mind are the dirt roads, they turn into a giant slip and slide, gets pretty scary paralleling a ditch bank or canal. i found out my jeep doesn't float too well.
 
Less birds around today than the opener but enough for 2 of us to get 30 and a bunch of euros. I wouldn't hesitate to go but be prepared to move if the birds have left your spot.
 
Less birds around today than the opener but enough for 2 of us to get 30 and a bunch of euros. I wouldn't hesitate to go but be prepared to move if the birds have left your spot.

Good work Jeff......And mourning doves are not usually effected by rain much.....High winds much worse.
 
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Cool Tks for the feedback guys, decided to skip today. A shame we are only gonna be able to get out once in these two weeks.
 

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