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How will last night's temp change and rain impact dove activity?

Posted By: Timmy Tuna

How will last night's temp change and rain impact dove activity? - 10/21/19 02:38 PM

Just started dove hunting this year. Had a couple of slow days opening weekend and thinking about going out tonight.

Hunting over a cut cornfield in the Valley View area west of 35.

How will the rain and the cold front impact activity tonight?

Thanks for any info.
Posted By: cleboje

Re: How will last night's temp change and rain impact dove activity? - 10/21/19 05:07 PM

Hard to forecast for your particular location...as there are no absolutes.

But the cold front/rain can have the following effect on the doves:

New birds show up / Old birds depart

No new birds / Old birds depart

etc...etc...etc...

Best way is to go with high hopes and enjoy the time in the outdoors...if the birds are there, then its a win-win
Posted By: decook

Re: How will last night's temp change and rain impact dove activity? - 10/21/19 08:41 PM

You might check out the poll in this section. Very good info from knowledgeable hunters and guides
Posted By: Timmy Tuna

Re: How will last night's temp change and rain impact dove activity? - 10/22/19 03:29 PM

The answer was it impacted hunting pretty significantly. Didn't see a single dove last night. :-(
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