For me dove hunting marks the start of hunting season, which is one of the things I spend a lot of time planning for, thinking about, obsessing over, preparing for and just flat enjoy. Deer hunting is probably my favorite kind of hunting and what I spend the most time on, but dove hunting is a time you can get together with family and friends and spend time in the outdoors. You really don’t even have to have that much gear – a good shotgun, some shells, some camo and a bird vest, and you’re ready. You can even borrow a shotgun if you need to. And it is hands down the best way to get kids excited about hunting. You don’t have to be really quiet. Movement can be important, but it won’t mess up an entire hunt, and there is usually some really good action. Shooting at and killing dove are two very different things. Dove like to dart and fly fast, and can be really challenging. My advice is to take as many shells as you can and shoot a lot. Patti and I had the opportunity to hunt with Angel and Wade Middleton on opening morning. It was a great time and a we all got our limits. If you’ve never tried it, dove is delicious (and Angel has some great recipes!). What a great sport and family activity. I hope you all get a chance to get out in the field in the next few weeks!
2020 Bassmaster Angler of the Year
2020 Bassmaster Angler of the Year It is hard to put in to words how it feels to have the greatest accomplishment of my career occur in the context of the most chaotic year of my life, and I imagine many of yours too – 2020. But in the midst of all the chaos, my job, while disrupted for a few months, resumed after a few months thanks to the efforts made by B.A.S.S to provide a full season for us. I am so appreciative to them and my fellow anglers for pulling together to make this happen. And … Read More...
