Opening day for doves

[fabsroman]

I got to the field a little after 1:00 and got out into the field with gun in hand around 1:15. By 2:30 I was done with my 12 bird limit and had shot 32 shells, 7 shells more than I wanted to use, but still acceptable.

I spent the rest of the time, until 5:00, watching my dad and uncle get their limits and working with Nitro who had a blast today. When he wasn't retrieving, he was running all over the field. I think he and I are going to sleep pretty good tonight and we are going to hit the field again tomorrow.

So, how did the rest of you guys do on those fast movers?

[FIJI]

with a few more shells used. LOL not bad for my second attempt. Went to OH since MI tanked the season this year

[YoungBuck14]

I got into the field about 5:30 and stayed til around dark, i hit 7 birds with only eleven shells {i was proud of myself} and the second day i got 6 on alot more shells didn't shoot good today.

[fabsroman]

Fiji,

Getting 9 on your second attempt at dove hunting is pretty good. Me, I grew up on dove hunting and pheasant hunting since I was 6 years old. Now I am 34, so I have a lot of experience with those speedy little targets. I also know how to pick out some good spots on the field.

I went again today and got my 12 in 2 hours using 24 shells. Not as many birds flying today, but there also weren't as many hunters out there.

Youngbuck,

7 out of 11 shells is really good. If everybody shot that well, the ammunition companies wouldn't make as much money.

After shooting my limit yesterday and today, I spent the rest of the afternoons watching my dad, uncle, and dad's buddy miss left and right. When I finally started paying attention to their shooting, they were about a mile behind the birds when they were pulling the trigger.

[Esox357]

Two buddies and I went out on the first and shot 42 doves by 10:00 a.m. I managed my first double ever! I shot through two boxes of shells and started to work on my third box. I was pretty tired that morning so I will use that as my excuse for using so many shells. Esox357

[Swift]

Right now I'm at %100 ( 0/0 ).

Tonight is gonna be the first time out, so we shall see...

[myEspringr]

got 3 out of the 10 that flew over . hunters to the south hit about 90% and a guy to the north about the same . i was disapointed only two flew within 20 yards the rest were abot 40 tds out. not a good day. proud of bos' though he has figured out what ever way i'm shootin' he turns with it. he is startin' to come around i may go out again sun. a.m. i'm thinkin' about takin' my lab pup this time . we'll see .
be safe.

[PJ3]

During my first trip we shot a four person limit in three hours. The shooting was fast and the guns were moving slow. Going out tonight. Can't wait.
PJ3