NC-Ratler
Four Pointer
New to dove hunting but if I set up decoys in a tilled field 50 yards from a large barn, will they come in or be more skittish? Thx
Dove Hunting by Buildings
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depends on what you "plant" on top of the tilled field a week before the opener.
They are not afraid of buildings.
NC-Ratler
Four Pointer
Some pumpkins just went in.
NC-Ratler
Four Pointer
Ths sky hawk and papa smurf.
Mr.Gadget
Old Mossy Horns
I have shot them from the front porch. House had planted fields all the way around.
NC-Ratler
Four Pointer
One last question, do you need to use steel shot for dove hunting? I don't see anywhere where it says lead is ok to use? Thanks again.
No, unless it would be on a facility that specifically required it.
Downeast
Twelve Pointer
A lot of federal lands require steel shot. And generally speaking everything is legal unless it is specified that it is not. LE cannot cite you without a General Statute code that is recorded on your ticket.
NC-Ratler
Four Pointer
How about electronic calling for doves.
If the book doesn't say it is illegal then it most likely isn't.
Migratory Game Bird Seasons | eRegulations
Migratory Game Birds – Seasons Shooting Hours Unless otherwise specified, shooting hours for all migratory game birds including waterfowl are ½ hour before sunrise to sunset. Hunting migratory game birds on Sundays is prohibited. Possession Limits Possession Limits for all migratory game birds...
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darkthirty
Old Mossy Horns
I literally open up my barn doors and sit just inside the barn with a 60” fan blowing in me and my dog. I have a 100’ cable from my barn to my pole shed with a couple decoys on it. Limits in 30 mins or less...........
With a .410. LOL
Nah. That crosses the line. A man's got to call his doves the old fashioned way with his mouth. Whooo-ooo...ooo.....ooo...ooo
NC-Ratler
Four Pointer
Darkthirty, you encouraged me to put in a second pumpkin patch behind the barn. A cold beer and mustard venison pastrami sandwich after the hunt will be right there waiting in the fridge.
Mack in N.C.
Old Mossy Horns
Shot many a dove at my neighbors house growing up where we would sit at a farm building with a slanted over hanging roof and just step out real quick and kill em. also killed lots growing up walking tobacco fields during mid day.jumping them up.
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