Most dove hunters aren’t very efficient with their shotguns. Past studies have shown that dove hunters will shoot 5-9 times for every dove they bag. (Photo by Matt Williams)
Many shotguns have threaded muzzles designed to accept interchangeable choke tubes.The tubes should be stamped by the manufacturer for easy identification. Skeet and improved cylinder are popular with dove hunters. (Photo by Matt Williams)
Hunters should make every effort to locate downed birds. Grey in color, doves can at times blend in with ground clutter so well they can hide in plain view. (Photo by Matt Williams)
Some useful words of advice for Texas dove hunters
Some useful words of advice for Texas dove hunters
The Great Outdoors
Texas dove hunters got a timely reprieve from the blazing summer heat when a mild cool front passed through the state just ahead of the September 1 season opener in the North and Central Zones. The welcomed change in the weather spurred forecasts calling for overnight lows in the 60s and 70s and daytime highs in 90s across most of the state over t...
