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 Re: Dove Season Countdown thread 2021
[Re: ndhunter]
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08/23/21 06:51 PM
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cleboje
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I too read the TPWD forecast report on the state of the 2021-22 Dove season...but I remain optimistic (glass is half-full) as the bird numbers around San Antonio appear to be stable from the 2020-21 season...but it has rained a lot this year and doves are prolific breeders...so they have the ability to regain lost numbers quickly... I think you'll be fine that far south. I believe the impact will be mostly north Texas. Let's hope it's not too bad. I read opposite, that whitewing would be impacted more than mourning dove so I would think South TX would be impacted more. I don't remember where I read that, it was recent. I'll post up if I find it again. I have been watching outfitter videos of deep south texas sunflower fields that are absolutely covered up with white wing dove...no shortage that I can tell...!
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Re: Dove Season Countdown thread 2021
[Re: Sniper John]
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08/24/21 02:50 PM
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Now all we need is dove.
carry on
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Re: Dove Season Countdown thread 2021
[Re: Sniper John]
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08/24/21 03:47 PM
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Re: Dove Season Countdown thread 2021
[Re: Sniper John]
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08/24/21 05:58 PM
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I'm ready ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/s2Bz98Lv/sunflower-camo.jpg)
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Re: Dove Season Countdown thread 2021
[Re: Sniper John]
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08/24/21 11:42 PM
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Was out in Haskell on sun filling feeders. The drive out was bleak. Thru throckmornton I saw a few, got into Haskell and birds were in town. I’m about 5 miles south of town. Def not bird after bird, but did see some encouraging groups of 10 8 6 3 4 etc. The birds didn’t move till late. It was 100 out there. Conditions at my place are prime w sunflowers and a full tank of water. Hoping for some good shooting. We ll see.
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Re: Dove Season Countdown thread 2021
[Re: Sniper John]
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08/25/21 03:06 PM
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T - 7 I'm no pessimist, but I've come to expect this... ![[Linked Image]](https://s.w-x.co/staticmaps/DCT_SPECIAL6_1280x720.jpg)
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Re: Dove Season Countdown thread 2021
[Re: Sniper John]
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08/25/21 04:34 PM
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Re: Dove Season Countdown thread 2021
[Re: LarryCopper]
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08/25/21 06:18 PM
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So a question about a significant storm south. Will doves down south move north as the storm approaches/hits land? Like ducks will they move based on weather to a location that’s not impacted and then move back when things settle down?
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Re: Dove Season Countdown thread 2021
[Re: Sniper John]
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08/25/21 06:32 PM
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Hmm, i do remember the dove were flying when Tropical Storm Lee hit Louisiana in 2011....
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Re: Dove Season Countdown thread 2021
[Re: Sniper John]
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08/25/21 06:34 PM
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decook
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With my luck? West and then South, just out of driving range.
Press ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/usergals/2017/01/full-15091-89291-full_15091_35556_phone1a.png) for an AMERICAN.
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Re: Dove Season Countdown thread 2021
[Re: LarryCopper]
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08/25/21 07:40 PM
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Yea, I have come to expect it too. Some might want to add rain gear to that Dove Hunt'n Check list posted earlier in the thread. Ony one week till Dove SeasonT - 7 I'm no pessimist, but I've come to expect this...
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Re: Dove Season Countdown thread 2021
[Re: Sniper John]
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08/26/21 11:38 AM
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I am not digging my local forecast, stupid tropical depression, then again they still have no idea where it's going to go.
It takes beer to make thirst worthwhile - J. Fred Schmidt
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Re: Dove Season Countdown thread 2021
[Re: Sniper John]
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08/26/21 11:40 AM
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I won't be able to hunt until the 11th if I even get to go then.....Hope to be able to get out a time or two this year.....
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Re: Dove Season Countdown thread 2021
[Re: Herbie Hancock]
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08/26/21 02:34 PM
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I am not digging my local forecast, stupid tropical depression, then again they still have no idea where it's going to go. I watched the Houston weather this morning. Both the European and American models are predicting landfall around Lake Charles. I hope that proves correct. I have been watching a 120 acre field for the last two weeks that is loaded. I can’t hunt till Saturday the fourth but three of us are hoping for a good shoot if Mother Nature does not move them between now and then.
Smokey Bear---Lone Star State.
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Re: Dove Season Countdown thread 2021
[Re: Sniper John]
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08/26/21 02:46 PM
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good. maybe it will be cloudy and keep things cooler.
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Re: Dove Season Countdown thread 2021
[Re: Smokey Bear]
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08/26/21 02:48 PM
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Herbie Hancock
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I am not digging my local forecast, stupid tropical depression, then again they still have no idea where it's going to go. I watched the Houston weather this morning. Both the European and American models are predicting landfall around Lake Charles. I hope that proves correct. I have been watching a 120 acre field for the last two weeks that is loaded. I can’t hunt till Saturday the fourth but three of us are hoping for a good shoot if Mother Nature does not move them between now and then. Yeah looks like Mother Nature loves her some Louisiana... ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2021/08/full-60207-307630-capture.png)
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Re: Dove Season Countdown thread 2021
[Re: Sniper John]
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08/26/21 04:29 PM
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Only 6 Days Until Dove Season 
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Re: Dove Season Countdown thread 2021
[Re: Sniper John]
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08/27/21 12:39 PM
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Herbie Hancock
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3 more days of work before the great migration west!
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Re: Dove Season Countdown thread 2021
[Re: Sniper John]
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08/27/21 12:56 PM
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decook
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Press for an AMERICAN.
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Re: Dove Season Countdown thread 2021
[Re: Sniper John]
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08/27/21 04:23 PM
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Do not forget to entertain strangers, For by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels
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Re: Dove Season Countdown thread 2021
[Re: Sniper John]
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08/27/21 04:25 PM
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![[Linked Image]](https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/ktbs.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/e5/4e5b64de-073c-11ec-b244-a3c5de94a16f/6128eb6d18e23.image.png) Depending on where the center tracks Tuesday and Wednesday, could pull up quite a bit of moisture... However they have lowered the rain chance for Wed. but appears to be the usual day time heating showers, A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Do not forget to entertain strangers, For by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels
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Re: Dove Season Countdown thread 2021
[Re: cleboje]
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08/27/21 04:32 PM
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ndhunter
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I too read the TPWD forecast report on the state of the 2021-22 Dove season...but I remain optimistic (glass is half-full) as the bird numbers around San Antonio appear to be stable from the 2020-21 season...but it has rained a lot this year and doves are prolific breeders...so they have the ability to regain lost numbers quickly... I think you'll be fine that far south. I believe the impact will be mostly north Texas. Let's hope it's not too bad. I read opposite, that whitewing would be impacted more than mourning dove so I would think South TX would be impacted more. I don't remember where I read that, it was recent. I'll post up if I find it again. I have been watching outfitter videos of deep south texas sunflower fields that are absolutely covered up with white wing dove...no shortage that I can tell...! I hope you are right and I hope there is no shortage of either!
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Re: Dove Season Countdown thread 2021
[Re: pervis]
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08/27/21 04:33 PM
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ndhunter
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Was out in Haskell on sun filling feeders. The drive out was bleak. Thru throckmornton I saw a few, got into Haskell and birds were in town. I’m about 5 miles south of town. Def not bird after bird, but did see some encouraging groups of 10 8 6 3 4 etc. The birds didn’t move till late. It was 100 out there. Conditions at my place are prime w sunflowers and a full tank of water. Hoping for some good shooting. We ll see. Thanks for the report
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Re: Dove Season Countdown thread 2021
[Re: Sniper John]
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08/27/21 07:48 PM
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I'll be in Young county for the opener. Forecast is back to not changing much over the next 5 days. Opening day is showing 14% chance of rain and 100° for a high. Good chance I'll be hunting a stock tank. If there are any dove at all, they should be hitting water.
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Re: Dove Season Countdown thread 2021
[Re: decook]
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08/28/21 05:13 PM
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4 Days and counting ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2021/08/full-1680-307853-sept042006blazedove5.jpg)
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