Iowans are now hunting mourning doves; as the state's first ever season is underway. The continent's most abundant game bird became 'legal' in Iowa, as the Iowa Legislature allowed establishment of a season. Look behind the planning and the planting that led up to the September 1, 2011 season. Wildlife officials will expand their food plots and dove fields, in the months ahead, for the next season.
Opening day of the 2011 season found us hunting a public land dove field. We enjoyed some hot wingshooting, so I share one of my favorite ways of preparing doves with our bounty. If your hunting ducks and geese, try this recipe, simply cut the breasts into small cubes.
The Whitewing dove is something most think you have to travel to another country to hunt however thanks to strong managment practices the whitewing dove has rebounded in large numbers and The Nooner Ranch is a leader in those efforts as seen on this clip from Americana Outdoors
English Setter grouse dog excellence is demonstrated by pro-trainer Dave Hughes and Long Gone Kennel owner Lloyd Murray and filmed by Bird Dogs Afield.