Upland
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Dove Opener 2023
The annual dove opener has quickly become something I look forward to as summer turns to fall. While archery season is still a month out, it is a nice mental check that it is time to start getting ready. Last year, I hunted some managed dove fields in Transfer, PA for the opener and while my shooting was less than stellar, there were plenty of birds flying. I seemingly couldn’t keep my gun loaded fast enough. Needless to say, after telling some of my buddies about all of the action they were eager to join in on the fun. Zach, Kyle and got to the dove fields at 5:45 AM…
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Wingshooter
Over the last few years, Uncle Rob has talked highly of the annual dove opener. He has even mentioned that some of his kids like it better than the opening day of deer season. While I found this hard to believe, it certainly had me intrigued. When I bought my new side-by-side about 6 months ago, I had high hopes of getting after bird this fall, doves included. With that, I decided this was the year I would give the dove opener a go. I was up at 5:00 AM sharp Thursday September 1st, and by 5:40 AM was out the door and on my way. I had done most…
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Uplander
I have wanted an over & under shotgun for as long as I can remember. Growing up, my dad had a beautiful 12 gauge Browning Citori that I had always admired. Similarly, Uncle Rob a stunning 12 gauge Beretta. I recently got the shotgun bug and went down a deep rabbit hole of gun shopping that inevitably we have all dove-in head first on numerous occasions. My search led me through many brands and guns, and with it came a something I never previously considered. The classic side-by-side. Generally thought of as a tougher gun to shoot, the side-by-side over the years gave way to the new and improved over…
