Took my 13-year-old son out dove hunting this morning. Not too many flying near us which was fortunate....because it saved us ammo . The lad smacked one down and merely dirtied my gun barrels.
I've decided, therefore, that my SxS is entirely at fault and I will snub it by taking out the pump gun this afternoon. More to follow...

the gray ghost has humbled alot of good shots.

Humbled...? I don't know what you mean . I went back out again this afternoon and...it wasn't the shotgun. Dang it. Must be the ammo . Some shotshell manufacturer's getting a sternly worded e-mail about lousy squib charges and light loads. Gotta get to the local gun shop and buy a box of the premium stuff. That ought to do it.

BTW -- Just in case it ain't the ammo...how much mashed potatoes will I have to serve with two doves? Let's assume it's just me and my son eating and he's too young for beer.

Had a great hunt on the 1st.(opening day) Six of us had our limit by 10:30. All were local birds except one African ring neck. This bird was twice as big as locals. Went back Saturday and five of us hunted till the rain came. We only took 14 between us. Now waiting for the northern birds.

Jim -- Git yer cryin' whiskey out and pour a big'un....'cause yer off de Christmas list...ferever....

Congrats -- any pics?

Matt, I forgot my camera. But we had a great feast Sat nite.

we too made a poor shwing Fri. morn, but made up for it Fri. evening. a large pot of dove stew and dumplings was the reward. all whitewings as they nest thickly in the suburbs near where we shoot.

Two friends and I shot about 18 in about 15 minutes on Sunday evening. It was very dead until about 6:30 and they it was hot and heavy. Last year in the same spot, two of us limited in about the same length of time. It seems like there a lot less doves this year. Have to see how this week goes.

You guys got any good recipes? Other than one gallon of mashed potatoes and two doves, lol. Matt, good to see you got your son out with you and he got one though. He had to have one of those ear to ear grins.

One day i i was driving my toyota 4x4 and some doves where flying beside me i look my panel and i was drinving at 90kms per hour ,i believe golden doves are one of the most dificult shots ,they are very similar to the mourning dove .Juan