Post by: shootem on August 30, 2018, 10:21:35 PM
Post by: 10mmg on August 30, 2018, 10:24:24 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on August 30, 2018, 10:30:25 PM
Post by: Mfowl on August 30, 2018, 10:43:04 PM
I’m not a dove hunter but I have about twenty to thirty doves always hanging around.i assume by this thread the season opens Saturday. What license do you need to hunt them and is it open statewide?
Yes, statewide. You need small game with migratory bird authorization. 15 mourning dove, unlimited eurasion collared doves. I will be in the Basin tomorrow to follow up on my previous scouting. I'm worried the cooler weather especially at night and the spot of rain has chased a lot of birds out. There always seems to be a late August temp change to screw up opening day. Good luck to those heading out! Have fun all!
Post by: eastsidemallard74 on August 31, 2018, 06:04:31 AM
Post by: boneaddict on August 31, 2018, 06:38:57 AM
They are eurasians so not really sad about it.
Post by: HornHoarder on August 31, 2018, 06:50:27 AM
Post by: Evil_EdwardO on August 31, 2018, 08:04:45 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on August 31, 2018, 09:02:50 AM
Good to know. I would need the migratory bird authorization. We only have 20-30 but they are on the property most of year. I will have to pay attention this year and see when they leave.I’m not a dove hunter but I have about twenty to thirty doves always hanging around.i assume by this thread the season opens Saturday. What license do you need to hunt them and is it open statewide?
Yes, statewide. You need small game with migratory bird authorization. 15 mourning dove, unlimited eurasion collared doves. I will be in the Basin tomorrow to follow up on my previous scouting. I'm worried the cooler weather especially at night and the spot of rain has chased a lot of birds out. There always seems to be a late August temp change to screw up opening day. Good luck to those heading out! Have fun all!
Post by: Badhabit on August 31, 2018, 09:14:21 AM
Post by: Mfowl on August 31, 2018, 01:00:07 PM
I'm heading to the Beda Lake area in the Basin. Bringing a tall ladder to put up a dozen or so decoys and the MOJO Dove. C road is a good back up area.
I'm in the area now. I gotta say, its looking pretty bleak. Some birds around Quincy but Potholes seems pretty dead. I've logged at least 80 miles scouting today and nothing has really interested me much. Two weeks ago I had 4 potential spots lined up. They're all dead now. Hopefully the evening reveals something better or its gonna be a slow opener.
Post by: Bill W on August 31, 2018, 02:00:39 PM
I'm heading to the Beda Lake area in the Basin. Bringing a tall ladder to put up a dozen or so decoys and the MOJO Dove. C road is a good back up area.
I'm in the area now. I gotta say, its looking pretty bleak. Some birds around Quincy but Potholes seems pretty dead. I've logged at least 80 miles scouting today and nothing has really interested me much. Two weeks ago I had 4 potential spots lined up. They're all dead now. Hopefully the evening reveals something better or its gonna be a slow opener.
It better not be a slow opener. I have 4 boxes of shells sitting on my truck seat.
Post by: eastsidemallard74 on August 31, 2018, 02:25:28 PM
I'm heading to the Beda Lake area in the Basin. Bringing a tall ladder to put up a dozen or so decoys and the MOJO Dove. C road is a good back up area.Go find a cut cut wheat field. Their here, trust me.
Post by: jackson7 on August 31, 2018, 04:02:15 PM
Post by: Mfowl on August 31, 2018, 04:09:47 PM
Question, does anyone eat Eurasian doves? Just wondering.
Yes, right into the fajitas with the rest of the doves, pigeons too, if they fly by. :EAT:
Post by: nwwanderer on August 31, 2018, 07:11:33 PM
Post by: yorketransport on August 31, 2018, 08:27:25 PM
Question, does anyone eat Eurasian doves? Just wondering.
I get a couple of the Eurasian doves every year and they're great eating! I like hunting them because they're bigger, slower and dumber than morning doves. :chuckle:
Post by: crabcreekhunter on August 31, 2018, 09:01:35 PM
Post by: Romulus1297 on August 31, 2018, 11:40:57 PM
A b7nch of mine started dieing this last week. I keep finding them dead in my lawn and garden. I figured my neighbor might have poisoned them, but I doubted it as they are pretty “greenie”. The birds are attracted to water more so than usual so maybe they are sick. ???? A couple I have found alive have trouble flying, and are listless.that is really sad. I'm so sorry. Can someone come here so I can save some?
They are eurasians so not really sad about it.
Post by: HornHoarder on September 01, 2018, 07:50:01 PM
Post by: Special T on September 01, 2018, 08:57:10 PM
Squab fajitas! Yum!Question, does anyone eat Eurasian doves? Just wondering.
Yes, right into the fajitas with the rest of the doves, pigeons too, if they fly by. :EAT:
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Post by: Mfowl on September 01, 2018, 09:11:14 PM
We had a pretty decent day, shot around 20 and the majority were the eurasion. How did everyone else fare?
We did well. We got 17 in the AM but only 2 euros. My bro outshot me then but I cleaned the rest of my limit in the evening. Not fast action but consistent and fun for sure!
Post by: loulou_cecilia on September 02, 2018, 11:19:28 AM
Post by: shootem on September 02, 2018, 09:43:44 PM
Post by: C-Money on September 03, 2018, 08:17:23 AM
Post by: eastsidemallard74 on September 19, 2018, 02:37:19 PM
Post by: AL WORRELLS KID on October 03, 2018, 09:50:51 PM
Doug
Post by: shootem on October 04, 2018, 01:51:57 AM