Outdoor Writer Report post Posted August 30, 2019 Here's some help for those who get excited over the feathered rats....😉 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outdoor Writer Report post Posted August 30, 2019 And another.. just out of the nest... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outdoor Writer Report post Posted August 30, 2019 Rise and shine: Dove season opens Sunday morning GAME AND FISH NEWS Aug. 30, 2019 Rise and shine: Dove season opens Sunday morning PHOENIX — It’s not easy to roll out of bed at 0-dark-thirty, unless it’s for something really important — like the opening of the dove season. So before backing out of the driveway Sunday morning and heading to that secret spot that attracts birds like a magnet, hunters might want to rub the sand out of their eyes and go over that pre-hunt checklist one last time: Eye and ear protection. Don’t leave home without it. Period. Plenty of drinking water (especially if hunting with dogs), hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and food-storage bags and ice chest to store harvested birds. While it’s not legally required, wearing a little orange makes it easier to be seen by other hunters in the predawn hours. A valid Arizona hunting license and migratory bird stamp. All hunters 18 and older must be in possession of both while in the field. There’s still time to go online and purchase a combo hunt and fish license that will be valid for the next 365 days — and for only $20 more (for state residents) than the price of an individual hunting or fishing license. Visit https://www.azgfd.gov/license/. Youth hunters (10 to 17) only need a youth combo hunt and fish license for $5. Those under 10 don’t need a hunting license when accompanied by a licensed adult (two children per adult). The daily bag limit is 15 total doves (mourning and white-winged), of which no more than 10 can be white-winged. The possession limit is 45 total doves after opening day, of which no more than 30 can be white-winged. There are no daily bag or possession limits on invasive Eurasian collared-doves. Note: A fully feathered wing must be left attached to each dove for identification purposes until a hunter reaches his or her permanent residence or where the game meat will be consumed. The Arizona Game and Fish Department reminds dove hunters to review the "2019-2020 Arizona Dove and Band-tailed Pigeon Regulations," which are posted online at www.azgfd.gov/dove. Also, watch a video that demonstrates two techniques for field-dressing doves at www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DDRZGPzJDI. The department also has rolled out a new webpage for those who might be new to dove hunting. Visit www.azgfd.com/hunting/species/smallgame/dovebeginners/. Dove hunters play an important role in conservation. Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program (WSFR) funds are comprised of excise taxes collected on the sale of hunting and fishing equipment (including 11 percent on ammunition), the benefit of which comes right back to Arizona for habitat improvements, construction and maintenance of shooting ranges, boating access facilities and more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted August 30, 2019 3 hours ago, Outdoor Writer said: Here's some help for those who get excited over the feathered rats....😉 rat probably tastes better than dove. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted August 30, 2019 21 minutes ago, trphyhntr said: rat probably tastes better than dove. Rat is indistinguishable from squirrel. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted August 30, 2019 6 minutes ago, oz31p said: Rat is indistinguishable from squirrel. never had squirrel, but its gotta be better than dove. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BusterAZ Report post Posted August 31, 2019 Dove is a liver-flavored meat that can be made palatable with some basic culinary skills 👨🍳 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzNative63 Report post Posted August 31, 2019 Last year I had a couple Eurasian dove messing with some young quail at the backyard feeder. It was only a few minutes later they were in the pan. I was really curious how they would taste. I'm no gourmet chef but I can usually make our native dove taste decent. Maybe it was me, maybe they'd been eating some bad lately, but DANG, they weren't good at all. Anybody ate those things yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azruger Report post Posted August 31, 2019 I was pumped. Till I found out the rains hit tucson only a couple days before the opener. And friends are telling me they are hearing thunder this morning. TOTAL BUMBER!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted August 31, 2019 15 hours ago, AzNative63 said: Last year I had a couple Eurasian dove messing with some young quail at the backyard feeder. It was only a few minutes later they were in the pan. I was really curious how they would taste. I'm no gourmet chef but I can usually make our native dove taste decent. Maybe it was me, maybe they'd been eating some bad lately, but DANG, they weren't good at all. Anybody ate those things yet? Brine them and it will pull out the blood and most of the iron taste. Don't over cook them. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azruger Report post Posted August 31, 2019 My father in law is taking my kids out. I am trying to find a loaner .410 or .20 gauge for my daughter to shoot tomorrow to see if she likes it before I go out and buy her one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Dirt Report post Posted August 31, 2019 If it flies it dies! Can't wait to get out there in the morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
