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Eleanors38

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3. The "social aspect" of dove hunting didn't develop

Reply to Jenoch (Reply #2)

Thu Sep 12, 2013, 02:04 AM

Sep 2013

In the South until the 20th Century. When it did, some interesting customs were hatched. Many folks shoot in the a.m., then break for lunch. Often BBQ is over an open fire. Mexican-Americans sometimes spread out a beach towel for eats, play cojunto music while shooting; football games are heard crackling from the fields. I saw a lady in a full summer dress (camo-like pattern) & cowboy boots. Whole families are common. But these aren't ancient practices.

As an adolescent in Fla, I once drove up to a field with a few hunters and a lot of shooting, and they immediately invited me to join in: more guns means more circulation. My Mom & Dadd presented me with a new 870 in 1961. I'll be using it in the 98* temp this wk end.

I bet some customs will develop in Minn.

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Dove season in Texas looms: Sept. 1... [View all] Eleanors38 Aug 2013 OP

Sounds like fun. Stay safe! ManiacJoe Aug 2013 #1

I have never been dove hunting and really do not like to hunt in even the heat of Minnesota Jenoch Sep 2013 #2

The "social aspect" of dove hunting didn't develop Eleanors38 Sep 2013 #3

Found an article in Field & Stream which gives a good overview to the sport... Eleanors38 Oct 2013 #4