Sep. 1—Adding motion to the field of view available to doves can make a tremendous difference in getting a shot as they pass. Knowing your range, maintaining some discipline on how far you're willing ...

The use of decoys in the hunting of ducks, geese, turkeys and even deer is as much a part of the sport as firearms and camouflage. But only recently have hunters begun to accept them for use in the ...

Single doves came over the crest of a hill, locked their wings and instantly dropped directly toward the dove decoys. They reminded me of single teal coming into the decoys. I killed that afternoon 11 ...

My decoy spread, offset slightly to my left, lit up like little gray beacons as the morning sun cast its golden glow. A light breeze kicked up, spurred by the sun rays piercing the cool air of early ...

The dove crossing the field suddenly banked left and began a long, smooth, gradual decline. When it reached about 8 to 10 feet above the ground, it began back pedaling. When the hunter shot it, the ...

It has taken a while for Mojo dove decoys to spin their way into my affections. I have learned to put aside my dislike for motorized hunting gear and bring them with me, especially when the quarry is ...

I hope you had an opportunity to get out and do a little dove hunting yesterday. The 2005 season opened and the hunting seasons are off to a good start. If you haven't tried it before, consider using ...

I often get this question asked of me at this time of the year: “Do dove decoys really work?” In short, yes they do, and they work very well. I am a big believer in using decoys for dove, especially ...

A dribble of doves — mostly mourning doves with a smattering of the stockier whitewings that have spread to almost every corner of Texas over the past two decades — darted here and there around the ...

Last year on opening day of dove season, I drove to the edge of a sunflower field, opened up the back of my SUV and pulled out a Mojo spinning-wing dove decoy. It took less than two minutes to ...

Truscott, Texas? You could call Truscott a wide spot in the dusty West Texas road north of Benjamin, but it really doesn’t qualify as a wide spot. Benjamin is the local wide spot, population about 260 ...

Dove hunting kicks fall seasons off with a big bang. And while there is no better way to warm up for later bird seasons than with a hot dove shoot or two, dove hunting is well-worth pursuing in its ...