Dove Hunting Is Tough Trip To Plan - Outdoors - Hunting

Sunscreen, bug repellent and water may not seem like the necessary equipment needed for dove hunting, but experienced hunters know that hiding out in fields waiting for these birds to by over can be a long, drawn-out affair. For some outdoor enthusiasts, dove hunting seems like the ultimate challenge as, despite the planning that goes into a hunting trip, there is just no way they can control the way the doves will act on a given day.

While it may be difficult to know what to expect from the birds, there are some measures that can be taken that will better the chances of a successful dove hunting trip. Scouting ahead of time may give some idea of where the doves roost at night as well as where they like to feed. It could be in a freshly harvested grain field, or in a cornfield that has not been cut yet. By looking ahead at potential areas, the type of camouflage worn can also be determined.

It will do little god when dove hunting to be wearing dark green and brown camouflage while standing among brown cornstalks. Head gear that fits into the camouflage is also important and netting can not only hide the face from flying birds, but also provide protection from insects.

Birds Get Smarter Once Bullets Start Flying

The thing to remember about dove hunting is that the birds are not necessarily stupid. It seems as though they get smarter when they have been the target of a hunter, and survived. Opening day of dove hunting season may be the best opportunity for hunters to bag their limit, but the birds that survive the first days of the season have received an education about what danger looks like from their point of view.

Where a person sets ups for a day of dove hunting is equally as important as the time of day in which they will be hunting. Typically, the hunt will begin as the sun comes up and watching areas below the tree line can be difficult in heavy shadows. Knowing what to look for in different areas can be a challenge and a good day of dove hunting can be realized by seeing the bird as early into the field of sight as possible.

It also helps to get in as much practice on the skeet range as possible before the dove hunting season begins. It also helps to be able to judge distances when shooting with a shotgun and how the pattern of the Gun is established at different ranges.

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