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September 9th, 2011

September’s Dove Song–Part 3 In the Field

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Dropping off shooters throughout the dove field.

Creating memories of the first outing in a dove afield.

Merely contemplating the approach of fall’s first outing with gun, good companions and good dogs can lift the spirits of any hunter who’s ever swung a gun at a four-ounce “gray speedster” that might be more aptly be called, the “artful dodger.”

Well, for all those who opened the dove season on September 1, I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable day or two afield. For those whose opener is still ahead, or for those who will be returning to a favorite or productive field, here a few things to bear in mind for safety and etiquette’s sake.

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September 1st, 2011

September’s Dove Song—Part 2 Getting Ready

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Doves are sociable birds that often travel in flocks.

A semiauto like the Vinci gives you 3 shots and makes an excellent dove gun.

When blistering hot temperatures become tolerably hot the countdown begins for September dove openers.

Well folks, September 1, is finally here, and so is the dove opener! Dove hunting provides one of the simplest and most accessbile forms of recreation available to wingshooters. It’s a fun, safe and convenient form of shooting that’s a great way to knock the dust off your equipment and focus your aim. It’s also a great way to introduce a youngster or new shooter to the pleasures of wingshooting.

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August 23rd, 2011

September’s Dove Song—Part 1 Prepare to Hunt

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That time of year is once again approaching, when most of us begin to countdown the days. At summer’s end when doves begin to concentrate, change is in the air. The heat waves have lost much of their steam and in many areas doves start sweeping into cut grainfields, signaling the first of fall’s hunting seasons is near. On September 1, dove openers across the nation are much-anticipated occasions, enjoyed by millions of hunters each year.

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