Opening Day Dove Hunt 2021

First time in a few seasons I didn't hit a limit on opening day. Many factors for that, not the least of which was some poor shooting. I traded off my 410 for my 28ga auto in the last 30 minutes of the hunt, but I really should have started off with the 28 and then switched to the 410.
Still a great hunt and could not have asked for a more scenic backdrop. Actually hit some very heavy rain on my drive out, but luckily it cleared up when the shooting started. When you hear people talk about beautiful AZ sunsets, this is one of them!

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

Great video! Who was that handsome Dude you were hunting with? ;-)

[@pc8649]

Haha, he has been known to kill birds just with his looks :)

[@lilcommando]

Looking forward for 2022 Dove hunt.

[@pc8649]

Thanks! Hoping for a bounce back season as 2021 was a little underwhelming.

[@desertqwest]

Nice work on the dove. What part of AZ was that? I was in Imperial Valley and darn near got washed away. A bit tenuous to say the least, but the birds stayed and I ended up having a great openers and then some. I’m getting prepped for this September already and can’t wait to get back out there. Love the desert hunting videos and plan to put more out this year, myself. Just subbed!

[@pc8649]

Yeah, there was a good storm on the opener. I thought it was going to be a no-go, but it cleared up nicely for a good shoot. This is west of Phx. Getting pumped for September as well, what guns do you like to dove hunt with?

[@desertqwest]

@@pc8649 I’m using the Retay Masai Mara 12ga walnut and a 26” barrel. I have my first gun which is a Winchester Ranger 120 pump that works as good as it did brand new 40 years ago. I’m looking into a “budget” 20ga and thinking SA-20 or SA-08 in 20ga. I love the terrain where you’re at. Could you make a camping trip out of your hunt or are you not allowed to camp in that area? Sounds like fun to me. 🕊

[@pc8649]

I’m shooting a SA-08 28 ga in the second half of the video. It gets the job done and doesn’t break the bank. I’ve thought about camping before but it’s so dang hot, it just sounds like misery in a tent!

[@desertqwest]

@@pc8649 Haha, it’s hot for sure but I bring my generator and use fans at night. I keep a small fan in my tent and I’m able to fall asleep, and I don’t drink. I just like the “getting away“ aspect of making a camping trip out of my hunts. Anyway, looking forward to more videos. BTW, what camera are you using for the pov?

[@desertqwest]

@@pc8649 That’s an Armsan gun, right? What are your thoughts on the workmanship and overall quality/durability?