Agree completely on the Mourners being the BEST wingshooting target of the 3 species.
Tx had a magnificent Dove Season last year. If anything I have more birds than last year.
TX. P&W reports a 5% increase in Dove numbers statewide in their latest releases. An increase is certainly possible, although I live (purposely) in a Dove shooters Mecca , we have doves EVERYWHERE we have mowed or burned.
Weather forecast is for rain showers this afternoon, chances increasing for both Saturday and Sunday. A big enough rain event will move these birds out for the most part, necessitating a change in tactics if I intend to shoot a limit on Monday's opener .
Large numbers of birds are waiting North of us,so we should replenish our supply by the next weekend.
I would relish another season like last year. I have the fields, water holes and large Mesquite roosting cover laid out sufficiently to assure they can find habitat that will keep them around.
Best of Luck to everyone on their respective Openers.
The Start of a gunners Best months is Monday for me.
