Doves seem to like soybeans when a snow comes, Mike. That's the only time I have ever seen them in 'beans here in numbers ...... and it don't snow here very often!!

My buds shoot 1 1/8 oz. loads out of 12 gauges at doves all seasons, from the Sept. opener 'til it closes the next year. I just don't find that necessary, and kill as many or more as they do. But, again, I find it important to tighten the choke as you lighten the payload. Density is what kills ..... and you can get the same density with a lighter payload by tightening the choke.

Hope the birds cover you up soon! SRH

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