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First Year Dove Hunting

Bring a 4x4 don't get stuck in the sand.
A lot has changed in the IV
Look for fields that have grain

That's one of the problems with the IV these days...Very little grain being grown...And, if it is, it's winter wheat...................... :worried:
 
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I'm planning to hunt the dove opener this year but a buddy of mine in the IV said the freak monsoon rain storm last weekend blew all the dove down south. Anyone else have intel on this?
 
I'm planning to hunt the dove opener this year but a buddy of mine in the IV said the freak monsoon rain storm last weekend blew all the dove down south. Anyone else have intel on this?

It's raining out there again today...Could be pretty sloppy, but shouldn't effect mourning doves much............ ;)
 
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Any updates on the IV? My buddy had to quit hunting due to surgery, and I’m still undecided about going alone this year
Got down there a little later than planned but there was definitely less birds in my spots than usual. Not saying it'll suck but maybe have a couple options open in case your first spot sucks (maybe just my spots suck?). I hit a euro spot in Plaster City on my way home and found a crew of guys on the X so had to settle for X adjacent which was not ideal. Dropped 6 around 10:30am then headed home.
 

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I checked a couple spots nowhere near the bridge that were at last year. There’s still birds there, but they’re not as many as they were two weeks ago.
 

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