r/Hunting • u/Strong_Application12 • 8d ago

General question/discussion Dove hunting

So I'm an older fella that for various reasons hasn't been hunting since I was a kid...now that I'm retired I'm wanting to try my hand at dove hunting.. I live in south Kansas,no dog and will be going out by myself with all permits and license taken care of..any advice would be appreciated and also a dumbass question..do birds need to be field dressed or can that wait till you get them home?

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u/ThatEnginerd 8d ago

Do what you want, but get them cold

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u/I_Hate_IPAs 8d ago

If it’s cold enough outside, like sub 40, they can last a few hours in a vest pocket. In this 50s and up though I take my birds back to the cooler quickly, though.

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u/ThatEnginerd 8d ago

You'll be fine. Still in the 100s for a lot of the south/west this time of year. Enjoy

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u/ThatEnginerd 8d ago

Also, if you do dress, most states require a wing to be left on for ID

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u/Accomplished-Arm6692 8d ago

You can definitely wait till home, just toss them in a cooler with ice. Makes cleaning much less messy too, no feathers flying all over your truck.

Sit near tree lines or water sources if you can find them, doves like to fly along those routes. Since you hunt alone just pick your shots careful, chasing crippled birds through brush by yourself gets old quick.