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 dove id???
#429020
09/15/08 03:09 PM
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cable
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my friend shot a large dove (larger than a white wing- smaller than a pigeon). It had a white tip all the way across the tail feathers. i researched it on the internet and found that it may be a white tipped dove- however, the site said that these dove don't come any farther north than south texas. this was the biggest dove i have ever seen..sorry no pics. just wondering if anyone has any ideas.
thx-
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Re: dove id???
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#429021
09/15/08 03:12 PM
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Txduckman
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Sounds like a white tipped. Global warming is pushing them north I hear. 
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Re: dove id???
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#429022
09/15/08 05:19 PM
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LarryCopper
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Did it have a black ring around the back of its neck? I'm seeing a lot of Eurasian Collared doves here in North Texas. They are bigger than a white wing and have white tipped tail feathers, too.  I wouldn't know a white tipped dove if I saw one, but from the pics I've seen they look a lot more like a Mourning dove.
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Re: dove id???
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#429023
09/15/08 05:23 PM
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dove_buster
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Probably a Eurasion Collard dove.
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Re: dove id???
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#429024
09/15/08 05:27 PM
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hun73r
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Here is a link to a photo of an ECD. I have seen them at my dad's place near Cleburne and they are much bigger than a mourning, white winged, or white tipped dove. Eurasian Collared Dove - Click Here The tail looks similiar to what you described.
Every moving thing that lives shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things. - Genesis 9:3
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Re: dove id???
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#429025
09/15/08 06:07 PM
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Here is a link to a page on my website that describes and has pictures of all the legal dove species in Texas. It also describes but does not show the protected dove species. www.hunting-in-texas.com/legaltexasdoves.htmMy question for your friend would be, if he didn't know for sure what it was, why did he shoot it? That's an easy way to wind up with a ticket if he shoots something that's protected, threatened or endangered. Fines for the rarest birds can be $50,000 and several years in prison. ALWAYS be sure of your target and what is in front and beyond.
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Re: dove id???
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#429026
09/15/08 06:17 PM
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Txduckman
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 A dove is a dove. Only law is to not shoot 2 white tipped?? You need to keep your rare birds out of the dove field. 
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Re: dove id???
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#429027
09/15/08 06:24 PM
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Cool_Hand
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I think you've shot a bald eagle!!!!!
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Re: dove id???
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#429028
09/15/08 07:00 PM
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TexasEd
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There is no limit on Eurasian Dove, but only 2 white tipped dove in a bag.
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Re: dove id???
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09/15/08 08:08 PM
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fgdn
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Quote:
I think you've shot a bald eagle!!!!!
YA THATS WHAT IT WAS, good one. 
Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting.......holy kaka.....What a Ride!
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Re: dove id???
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#429030
09/15/08 08:45 PM
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Light Foot
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The 2 white tipped dove limit is NOT the only law.
If you shoot an Inca Dove, Common Ground Dove, Ruddy Ground Dove or Ruddy Quail Dove and have a game warden check your bag, I guarantee you'll be getting a citation. The limit is ZERO on these birds!
I'm not trying to start any crud here, just keep you guys from getting yourselves in hot water. Ignore the info if you want to, or pay attention instead of paying fines. Your choice!
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Re: dove id???
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09/15/08 08:46 PM
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FamousAmos
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No season and no limit on Eurasian Collared Dove.
“And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.”
Micah 6:8
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