Lonesome Dove Fest expanding its celebration
By Ralph Winingham Special to the Express-News KARNES CITY — The little birds that attract so much attention from Texas dove hunters each fall will be honored guests of a weeklong celebration here as...
View ArticleHigh-flying doves test hunters’ shooting skills
By Ralph Winingham Special to the Express-News Rufus H. Skyblaster walked back to his pickup without even attempting to hide his frustration after an afternoon hunt where he fired four boxes of shells...
View ArticleDonated doves provide research opportunity for TP&W biologists
By Ralph Winingham Texas hunters forsaking a meal of grilled or fried dove breasts last September will be reaping the benefits of their 1,700 bagged birds this season through research under way at...
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Hunters hone skills in S.A. Gun Club’s bird league
Relying on his computer system consultant skills, Victor Pool said he decided the only way to properly interface with the crowd at the San Antonio Gun Club Bird Hunter’s League was to go in at...
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Dove Days Done Right
Covering my first dove season opener as a photographer and as a participant i was able to record a few thoughts between reloading by new 12 gauge. I found the tranquility of the morning before the...
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Dove Decoy Placement: Getting My Mojo Working
It has taken a while for Mojo 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 wood...
View ArticleDove Fest celebrates South Zone opening day
By Ralph Winingham The South Zone dove season opens today, and one of the largest celebrations in the Lone Star State to herald the event will be the 20th Karnes County Lonesome Dove Fest. About 8,000...
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Dove buddy system works
By Ralph Winingham COLEMAN — Every now and then during one of the state’s most popular outdoor activities, hunters have to cope with a no-show of sky-filling flights of mourning and white-winged doves....
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A Place to Shoot, Part 1
James Mendoza looks for evening doves on the front open area of the Espinoza RanchA great place for dove hunting on San Antonio’s southside is “Affordable Dove Hunts” which is run by James Mendoza on...
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What do you do with the Kids?
Gilbert retrieves a white wing dove. Photo by Lefty Ray ChapaWhat do you do with the kids? Answer: Take them fishing and hunting as much as possible. While taking them by force is not necessary,...
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Dove Decoy Placement: Getting My Mojo Working
It has taken a while for Mojo 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 wood...
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