Prepping and practicing before hitting the dove fields is paramount if you want to get your limit. (Shutterstock photo)
September 03, 2025
By Alan Clemons
Chances are good that you’ll miss a few doves on opening day if you haven't shot much since last season. Most hunters don’t make it to the practice range like they thought they would six or eight months ago. When the last season ends, the gun goes into the safe. It all cascades after that: work, kiddo stuff, vacations, fishing, honey dos, that oppressive summer heat, and before you know it, opening weekend has arrived.
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