Chris, sept 6 is going to be hot, thats pretty early for the season. Corn does look good this year.
Chukh, the 12g. all use 2 1/2 shells, and are low powered.
Run with fox, The south is still pretty hard on the peta types, so its still a big deal here for dove hunting. No steel shot mandated. I only hunt them the opening weekend, but they get my juices going for the bird hunting to follow.