Anyone out thumping doves?

[crabcreekhunter]

Made it back into the basin and decided to try some doves at the farm shooting was okay for about an hour hunt.  Shot a lanyard full of banded ducks and geese but my first banded dove!

[CJ1962]

That's cool.  I didn't know they banded doves.

[h2ofowlr]

That's cool.  I didn't know they banded doves.

Most species of birds in N. America have been parts of banding studies. My friends shot 4 banded doves opening day.  I have shot two in the past.  Definitely a nice find!

[crabcreekhunter]

Yes ive seen banded robins and cedar waxwings before but never a dove yet harvest one.  I imagine later in the season when more migrate in chances may be better.  My cousin shot seven bands in a ten bird limit a few years ago, just depends if you get into a flock just like ducks and geese.  Shot quite a few hundred doves and never really checked but when the dog brought it back tonight it caught my eye, a nice little surprise.

[T Pearce]

Nice one Crab!

[Ken_J_164]

Hey all - I have attempted to submit/attach photos in post replys several times and have not been successful.  Is there a secret hand shake or something?