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Originally Posted By: KY Jon
My opener is September first, at noon. We wont be going out to the field until 3:00. Still seems like a long ways off but already getting things in order for it. I love the two month preparation because to me it is just like a long Christmas season.


It takes two months to get ready to go dove hunting...

That rates right up there.


No JOe it does not take two months it takes many more. Ive spent years finding and buying small parcels of land to use as dove field. Bought enough equipment to till, plant and mow the land for optimal dove shooting. Years of experimenting with different crops to find the best wet or dry year combinations. Experimenting with different ways to mow crops. Most of us mow too low just like our grass is cut too low. Dove like 6-10 not 4-6 most mow at. Its a bit harder to see and find birds so we mow too low. They like the extra cover while feeding. Mow two strips side by side and see which one they use the most. Buying and tweaking equipment, loads and guns. Its what I like to do as a pastime. Joe I have a routine which takes a day here and a few hour there. It allows me to enjoy the season for many months.