The 'If's' of Dove Hunting

…if things go the way I imagine them - I will be feasting on the grilled, fruits of my dove hunting labor at this time in exactly seven days…but there are a lot of “if’s” that need to be addressed prior to that time – for example:

…if my scouting pays off I will have zeroed in on the location of some dove-concentrating habitat such as a watering, feeding or loafing area – I prefer food in the morning, loafing in the midday and water/food at night…I hope the doves do, too…

…if  the doves are there I  hope they decide to fly when I am ready for them - hidden behind the bush in my camo & not when I am sipping my soda, eating my snack or ridding myself of the morning coffee I drank on the way to the field…

…if they fly in range of my beretta I hope my pre-season practice has been sufficient – the only thing more humbling than trying to connect with a dove, is the next dove…

…if my wingshooting is up-to-par I hope the birds keep flying until I have enough for dinner – usually I am one-box of shells short of a meal…

…if this does all come together I will need more shotgun shells – I hope Leslie brings enough!…

hershy