OT: Dove hunting for maroons

dorndawg

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I've gotta go on a work "summit" that involves dove hunting at this swank looking lodge in South Texas. I'm in no way a hunter, it doesn't interest me in the least. I get that tons of people love it, merely not my cup of tea.

That said, we all have to suck it up sometimes and do things we don't wanna for work. Soooo, sixpackers who do hunt: what do I say/do/wear so as to not embarrass myself? I know my way around shotguns well enough but tbh don't care to actually shoot anything.
 

aTotal360

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Dawgbite

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Dove hunting is easy to dress for and you probably have most everything in your closet now. Khaki or OD green pants, loose and comfortable because you will be squatting down a lot. Khaki, brown or OD shirt. I like a long sleeve Columbia fishing **** to keep the sun off. Comfortable over the ankle boots, hiking boots are fine, because you will likely be in a plowed field or uneven ground. Cap of you choice, just not white, orange, or other bright color. The only thing you may need to but or borrow would be a shell vest with a game pouch on the back. Dove hunting is a very social hunting experience, you might enjoy it.
 

MagnoliaHunter

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I use some face paint that people use during bow season. It really helps conceal the paleness of your face. Don't forget that most places you dove hunt are cow pastures so get some Off with Deet to spray on you and some Permethrin to spray on your clothes to keep the bugs and especially the ticks off of you. Some ticks are carrying some really bad diseases now, such as Lyme disease, and whatever the one is that causes you to be highly allergic to any meat. It was discussed on here a few months ago.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sawyer-P...75035&wl11=online&wl12=21811673&wl13=&veh=sem
 

BossDawg78

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There's an art to the attire, so to speak. You want to be "casually" camouflaged. Maybe a short sleeve camo tee shirt, hat, and blue jeans. You want to make it look like you're ready to hunt, but you want to be ready in case a trip to the mall breaks out or something, so you don't want to look like some super-redneck. You want to balance blending in with shrubbery with running everyday errands.
 
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Know where the shooters nearest you on all sides are, including possibly behind. Don't empty the magazine on one bird- max 2 shots. Don' shoot below a 45 degree angle at low birds. Watch other hunters' kills down and help direct them to the birds or pick up for them if close. Get a decent hunting vest for putting your kills in. Pick up your spent hulls when done. Olive or camo t-shirt and khaki Carhartts, comfortable walking boots with camo hat. Good hunting.
 

RocketDawg

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I've gotta go on a work "summit" that involves dove hunting at this swank looking lodge in South Texas. I'm in no way a hunter, it doesn't interest me in the least. I get that tons of people love it, merely not my cup of tea.

That said, we all have to suck it up sometimes and do things we don't wanna for work. Soooo, sixpackers who do hunt: what do I say/do/wear so as to not embarrass myself? I know my way around shotguns well enough but tbh don't care to actually shoot anything.

The whole thing sounds kinda pretentious. Tell them you don't believe in killing animals jsut for the fun of it.
 

kired

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If you do actually shoot some, there will probably be one or two that aren't killed from the shot - so you've got to pull it's head off or figure out some other way to kill it.
 

lanceharbor7

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I'm in the same boat as Dorndawg, however headed to Cordoba, Argentina because Murica. Any advice is appreciated.

I've gotta go on a work "summit" that involves dove hunting at this swank looking lodge in South Texas. I'm in no way a hunter, it doesn't interest me in the least. I get that tons of people love it, merely not my cup of tea.

That said, we all have to suck it up sometimes and do things we don't wanna for work. Soooo, sixpackers who do hunt: what do I say/do/wear so as to not embarrass myself? I know my way around shotguns well enough but tbh don't care to actually shoot anything.
 
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Dorndawg. From Houston and been dove hunting in South Texas my whole life. All the info given so far is good. I would never go dove hunting in South Texas without my snake boots on. You can get the snake chaps but they're hot as ****. The only downside to snake boots is they take forever to break in. Would get a waist / belt style shell and bird bag. GameGuard shirt or one like it. Green, Tan etc.. Jeans, shorts, khakis all work. Most of times I go it's hot as **** out so wear shorts with my snake boots. It's not a fashion contest. Camo or dark hat. Comfortable stool with small cooler is also ideal. But they will most likely have all that. Oh, and little speaker for your chair to play tunes.

Lance, for Cordoba, you need two things, a SHOULDER PAD and gloves. You could go out there wearing a clown suite shoot 1,500 birds. They are like flies. You will spend more on shells than your airfare. For gloves I just got a pair of the black FootJoy rain gloves. Worked like a charm. When you get sick of shooting, have your bird boys shoot and gamble on them. This way you can sit back and drink beer. I also had contests with my buddies where you could only shoot birds coming L to R, then R to L, then going away, then coming at. For tips, I gave my bird boy a hundred a day. They're really funny dudes, work their asses off and have no money. To say they really appreciate it is an understatement. You will have a blast.

Are you staying in BA overnight? Many hunting options there as well, just not dove. If you smell what I'm steppin in..........Full disclosure, I did not participate.
 
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I've gotta go on a work "summit" that involves dove hunting at this swank looking lodge in South Texas. I'm in no way a hunter, it doesn't interest me in the least. I get that tons of people love it, merely not my cup of tea.

That said, we all have to suck it up sometimes and do things we don't wanna for work. Soooo, sixpackers who do hunt: what do I say/do/wear so as to not embarrass myself? I know my way around shotguns well enough but tbh don't care to actually shoot anything.

Dove hunting is about as much fun as you can have with your clothes on.

And like sex, as long as there a lot of birds, you don't have to be good at it to have a good time
 

CochiseCowbell

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Dove hunting is about as much fun as you can have with your clothes on.

And like sex, as long as there a lot of birds, you don't have to be good at it to have a good time

The Web Slinger is almost right. But it's quail, not dove. It takes a bit more skill. The "birds" are better. The "dogging" is better.
 
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I've gotta go on a work "summit" that involves dove hunting at this swank looking lodge in South Texas. I'm in no way a hunter, it doesn't interest me in the least. I get that tons of people love it, merely not my cup of tea.

That said, we all have to suck it up sometimes and do things we don't wanna for work. Soooo, sixpackers who do hunt: what do I say/do/wear so as to not embarrass myself? I know my way around shotguns well enough but tbh don't care to actually shoot anything.

South Texas.

What you wear will matter less than your constitution for spicy food and alcohol.

Shoot some pigs while you are here please.
 
Nov 12, 2007
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I use some face paint that people use during bow season. It really helps conceal the paleness of your face. Don't forget that most places you dove hunt are cow pastures so get some Off with Deet to spray on you and some Permethrin to spray on your clothes to keep the bugs and especially the ticks off of you. Some ticks are carrying some really bad diseases now, such as Lyme disease, and whatever the one is that causes you to be highly allergic to any meat. It was discussed on here a few months ago.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sawyer-P...75035&wl11=online&wl12=21811673&wl13=&veh=sem


The ticks here are real and numerous.
 

MaroonNation

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I’m glad you had the courage to come forward. I too have no interest in hunting. I have never willingly taken the life of another living thing on this planet except for any snake that ventures in front of me or the one alligator I killed at Eagle Lake. I have no issue with others doing it. I just don’t feel that need. I have often said I could kill a human quicker than I could a deer if I felt they were threatening my life or that of my family.
 

CochiseCowbell

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I’m glad you had the courage to come forward. I too have no interest in hunting. I have never willingly taken the life of another living thing on this planet except for any snake that ventures in front of me or the one alligator I killed at Eagle Lake. I have no issue with others doing it. I just don’t feel that need. I have often said I could kill a human quicker than I could a deer if I felt they were threatening my life or that of my family.

What the hell are you talking about? Do you swat mosquitoes; have pest control at your home; eat meat, fish, poultry, etc? Plants are also living, they're just easier to catch.
 

dorndawg

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Oh yeah? Well, the jerk store just called! Screwed yourself, Rambis!!***

 
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