Dove opener

[Freedivr2]

Just thought I'd post up a poll to find out who from JHO is going where on the opener. I think a lot of us have tradition in our blood and go to the same area for the opener. I'll be in Yuma again this opener, this being my 23rd year straight there. We always seem to find a spot with mucho dove and avoid the droves of hunters in the more popular hot spots.

If anyone is headed down that way for their first time and don't know where a good spot is, I'll be glad to help, just gimme and email.

Oh yeah, if anyone tells me I look like Roger Raglin again in the photo below, bite me.......

[Hideandwatch]

Oh! Thats you, I thought for a moment that Roger was just on the outing with you! Maybe you could double for him on his shows and get some extra hunting time in.

[BigDaddyB]

I can't make the opener on Wednesday, but I'll be down in the Imperial Valley before sun up, on Friday. Staying through Sunday after the morning shoot, then heading home!
Maybe you'll push some birds out west for me, hope so anyhow!
If the weekend is slow, I should be able to make up for it in November, the second season has been pretty good for me! Although, the main game is pheasant!

[elmer fudd]

Took Plan_b out to my spot just south of Barstow.saw a few birds flying,Talked to owner of proberty he says that there are plenty of birds around.hope everyone one does well.

[brut]

elmer fudd looks like all the hesperia boys are heading in the same location. well be heading out to the same spot in barstow weve been hunting for quite a wile now. went out scouting wed and saw good numbers 4 more days cant wait

[5standjake]

I will be El Centro bound come tuesday morning, and off till the following tuesday.I can hardly wait I love DDDDDDDDDUUUUUUUUUVVVVVVVVVVVVVV HUNTING.DUV,DUV,DUV,DUV,DUV,DUV,DUV,DUV,DUV I want DOVES.



Later Jake

[ESSposse]

Jake....
Glad to see Mrs. 5stand has let the leash go......
LET'S KILL SOMTIHN'!!!!!!

[5standjake]

I'll drink to that, John! Bring on the doves and the asada.
Oh and as far as Mrs 5stand goes, no problem there she's a rarity when it comes to respecting my insatiable appetite for hunting all game.It also helps when she wears her daisy dukes and distracts the other hunters while shes smokin them duvs.


Later jake

[foulshot]

I'll be hitting a local spot before work on Wed, then back out there after work. Heading down to the valley for a Saturday morning shoot, then back home.

Funny, but I'm not really excited about dove season this year. My thoughts have wondered to that big Elk somewhere in Colorado that has a timer around its neck.

[ESSposse]

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COOL!!!!

(Think I just found my new hunting pardner....... )

[hardtraveler66]

Heading just south of Blythe like every year! This will be the nephews 3rd trip (and the labrador&#39;s 14th) there New blood, ya know! I am sure the 109F temp will be just what the doctor order and they will be back in school the very next day!

[vrstull]

1000 Palms to where an acquaintance allows me to hunt on his land. Convenient, productive. Watch: Now that I&#39;ve bragged about it there won&#39;t be a single bird there this year.
Vic
Redlands

[ucsdryder]

Headed over to IV, but my best hunting buddy just flaked out on me ! So it looks like I am going solo.

GM

[Qbn Hunter]

I am heading out to Blythe again this year. I going to a new stop by the river this year. We use to hunt by the Groves but it sucked last year. So lets see what happens this year. Either way we&#39;ll be having a good time.

[HiiidyHoHunters]

I&#39;ll be heading to the IV fields with me, myself, Irene and 16 cups of coffee at 1:30AM on the first. Then again the Motel 6 in El Centro has rooms available for the low, low price of only $35.99 Tuesday night. A heads up for any of you who would be too tempted to hit snooze at 1:00AM!

[Huntin' Foo']

I&#39;m in the SF bay area but don&#39;t mind the drive for a little dove hunting. Heading down to San Miguel (Paso Robles) to a family friends ranch. They have the perfect little honey hole...a very small pond bordered with a few oak trees. Once the fog burns off the birds just pour into the area. Looking forward to a good 45 minute shoot.

Foo&#39;

[KOZ]

Just scouted Imperial Valley yesterday. I&#39;m originally from Indiana and haven&#39;t hunted dove before. Looks like a lot of dove out there. Going to give it a whack (solo) on Saturday and Monday. Should be interesting.

Any advice on which fields in the I.V. will have the least pressure? Sounds like you&#39;ll have to line up right next to someone in all of the fields. I&#39;m used to hunting pheasant and duck with no one around.

Anyway, should be fun as long as I can hit something.

Jason

San Clemente

[tinnerswife]

headed out to niland. i am about a 6 year vet to theere, but da in law has been there in the same spot for some 14-15 ywears.

[tinner]

oops. i hate it when i dont pay attention to who is logged on to the computer.i am going to niland not my wife.

[MexHunter]

We are headed to the Mexicali Valley for the weekend providing all the paperwork is in from Mexico City by then. Expecting to score on the whitewings.

Russ

[Freedivr2]

Just a quick tip for anyone going to Arizona;

Go to the Arizona Dept. of Fish and Game website and purchase your liscense, sure is easy, just fill out a short form and print out your liscense. Don&#39;t forget to also order a migratory bird stamp (3 bucks)!

Best of luck to all of you, I&#39;ll post a report when I get back Friday evening!!!

[VHRAM]

Ive got the trailer and truck packed and just have to wait until I feed the horses chickens and dogs on tues am just to keep the wife happy and Im outa here.Man I like being self employed !!!My son( 6 yr old) has been practicing with his red rider bb gun all week .We&#39;ll be staying at browns town campground in bishop, any jho&#39;rs are welcome to stop by and share a cold one.Im in a black toyota 4x4 with alum toolboxs and lumber rack with a jhp sticker on the window.

[Greg]

After work I plan on going to the Oak hills area. I need to find a place to stash the shotgun during the day. For some reason they don&#39;t like it when people bring shotguns to elementary school parking lots.

[DKScott]

Greg,

Where abouts do you hunt Oak Hills? Down by the tracks? is there a lot of unposted land? I&#39;m not going to make the IV opener, but I work in Corona and could do an after work shoot in the area.

Scott

[Kynigos]

Anyone hunt dove at carrizo plain?

[Phil]

Going to Pixley in the San Joaquin Valley. Had a great time last year, just hope the birds are around.

[Jesus]

Hey Phil: I will be going out to pixley as well. I will be hunting deer creek. Talked to the game warden on friday while scouting and said no promblem going out there. I was out there yesterday I seen lots of doves more than a couple guys limit .I will be there until wednseday afternoon. If interested I can show you how to get to some good spots around the creek.

[q-tip]

Kynigos,

I hunted Maricopa and Carizzo during the last opener. Zip for Carizzo, but and only 2 birds in Maricopa, but that was without prior scouting. It took me all morning to find out how the birds flew, but come the evening I had them zeroed and finished off my limit. I talked to one hunter last year at Carizzo that limited out in the morning, but he was shooting off of private land and was next to a water source. Knowing where the water is is probably key.

[Phil]

Originally posted by Jesus@Aug 30 2004, 08:02 AM
Hey Phil: I will be going out to pixley as well. I will be hunting deer creek. Talked to the game warden on friday while scouting and said no promblem going out there. I was out there yesterday I seen lots of doves more than a couple guys limit .I will be there until wednseday afternoon. If interested I can show you how to get to some good spots around the creek.

Jesus, your report sounds like were going to have some shoot&#39;n. We&#39;ve been shooting property (almonds) owned by a dairyman in Pixley. Keep your eyes open for a white Chevy 2003 Silverado pickup.

[wetobasura]

Owens valley is the destination. Be up there tomorrow about noon or 1pm. Might hit the golf course to kill time tuesday afternoon so I may stop in and check ya out there VHRAM.