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Took the kids dove hunting this evening.

ZeeZee Posts: 28,413 Senior Member
My daughter has been several times, but this was my son's first trip. Went with my local hunting buddy to a nice little ranch. A 'front' had moved in a couple days ago and pushed the majority of the birds out. But, we had a good time shooting and playing with those that showed up.

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Started off with my CZ Ringneck 20ga, but soon realized it wasn't going to cut it for the high fliers we were having. So, I broke out the Huglu 12ga and got down to business.

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For a non-fancy over under, I do pretty darn good with it. Better than my Remington 870. If fact, when the CZ and the Huglu came along, the 870 got shunned to HD duty.

Had a great time with the kids. First time we've been out hunting since the spring. My boy had a great time. This is his kind of hunting! Doesn't have to be quiet. He can move around and play with bugs (I showed them that termites were edible) and they both LOVE running after the downed birds. They make great bird dogs! As usual, my little girl, was by my side. My little huntress.

Love my kids.
"To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith

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  • CHIRO1989CHIRO1989 Posts: 14,851 Senior Member
    Soon, 2 more weeks and i will be looking for grouse with the kids.....
    I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn away from their ways and live. Eze 33:11
  • Six-GunSix-Gun Posts: 8,155 Senior Member
    I envy you, man. I gave up on doves down here after opening day. Terribly slow. I love seeing that your daughter is still into it and your son is now making his run in the field. He's going to be a roit in a high box stand from the sound of things. Same as my boy (at 1 year ild in few days, there's not a lick of "sit still" in him.)


    You actually have me pretty excited for the duck opener in a few weeks. The public area I normally hate to hunt, because it gets overcrowded with Las Vegas yahoos, is actually perfect to take a kid because it has easy access blinds. If I get drawn for it, I'll be taking my daughter this year for her first time.
    Accuracy: because white space between bullet holes drives me insane.
  • Ernie BishopErnie Bishop Posts: 8,609 Senior Member
    Awesome!
    Great pics too.
    Ernie

    "The Un-Tactical"
  • ZeeZee Posts: 28,413 Senior Member
    Thanks guys.

    Taking them dove & hog hunting here in a few hours.

    They are super excited.
    "To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
  • Ernie BishopErnie Bishop Posts: 8,609 Senior Member
    Enjoy and revel in the time spent with your children.
    Ernie

    "The Un-Tactical"
  • JayJay Posts: 4,629 Senior Member
    Zee wrote: »
    Thanks guys.

    Taking them dove & hog hunting here in a few hours.

    They are super excited.

    Fantastic! That is awesome. Nice pictures. Hope you all have a great time.....I'm sure you will.
  • ZeeZee Posts: 28,413 Senior Member
    cpj wrote: »
    Great pics!

    Sure would have been nice to see those yesterday. But thats ok. I suppose ours is a one sided relationship.

    They were with a camera and not my phone. Kinda hard to text from an SLR camera. Maybe some day.
    "To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
  • NNNN Posts: 25,236 Senior Member
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