Dove, Dogs, and Shotguns

North Zone Dove: Drier conditions have helped dove hunters the past few days. Grain fields of milo and corn continue to produce in the Panhandle north of Amarillo. Mourning doves have been best in the afternoon on the edges of fields. Abilene hunters have had good shoots in sunflowers. Red River hunters near Paris have scored in milo, corn and soybeans between showers. The early week front and another forecasted to push through later in the week should deposit more northern birds to the state. The season runs through Oct. 25. Prospects are good.

Central Zone Dove: San Antonio, Uvalde, Del Rio and fields just south of Abilene have held the most consistent shoots recently. Better flights have occurred lately with the absence of showers over the weekend. Whitewings continue to dominate San Antonio fields of corn and milo. Afternoon hunters have shot near-limits around treelines. High-flyers have trickled from South Zone fields near Uvalde. Katy, Hockley and Brookshire fields have been fair at best, and hunter participation has been scarce. Still some good whitewing shoots around Sealy and Columbus. Dayton and Beaumont fields have given up half-limits. The season runs through Oct. 25. Prospects are fair to good.

South Zone Dove: Hunters along the northern boundaries of the South Zone reported losing most of their birds last week with the cool front. El Campo and Bay City fields have given up half-limits to near-limits of whitewings. Port Lavaca has been steady. Better hunts have come from South Texas where whitewings have been good in milo, corn and wild sunflowers. The Rio Grande Valley has given up best hunts in the afternoon around water. Lytle, Three Rivers, Fashing and George West have seen a mixed bag of mourners and whitewings. Rice fields near Winnie and Wharton have been good for half-limits of mourners. The forecasted front should push new birds to the region. The season runs through Nov. 3. Prospects are fair to good.

Waterfowl Migration: Teal season along the coastal marshes and prairies was arguably the best in years. Many hunters reported seeing more birds than ever throughout the entire 16-day season. A new wave of bluewings arrived last week which made the last weekend of the season just as fast as opening weekend. The largest concentration of birds were seen in Colorado, Wharton and Jackson counties. Higher tides in the marshes allowed for steady shoots, despite hypersaline water levels from the drought. The first trickles of specklebellies were seen on the coast last week. A bright moon coupled with a couple of cool fronts this week should deposit more birds to Texas. Large flights of pintails worked teal hunters over the weekend along the prairies. Some hunters reported flights of wigeons as well. Regular duck season is set to open Oct. 31.

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North Zone Dove: Best hunts have been in milo, corn and sunflowers around Abilene, Lubbock and Amarillo, though afternoon rains have limited the flight somewhat. The front forecasted for this week should deposit a new crop of mourning doves to Texas. Hunters around the Red River endured 10-12 inches of rain last week and the forecast calls for more this week. Lots of rain and muddy fields have limited hunter participation. Prospects are fair to good.

Central Zone Dove: Another shot of cool air this week should bring new migrants to the region. Fields close in proximity to the South Zone caught fire this week after days of rest. Whitewings near San Antonio, Castroville and Uvalde have been steady. Brownwood and Stephenville hunters have done well in the afternoon around grain fields and watering holes. Harrison and Panola county hunters have dodged afternoon storms but found best shoots around goatweed. Sealy and Columbus hunters saw better shoots this week since nearby South Zone fields were hunted. Prospects are fair to good.

South Zone Dove: The season opened with a bang, literally, across most of South Texas. Good shoots were posted in sunflowers around El Campo for whitewings. Wharton County rice fields held birds, but better flights were found in the afternoon around water. Limit hunts were registered for both mourners and whitewings around Port Lavaca. Galveston hunters saw steady flight over the weekend for mostly whitewings. Bay City hunters took limits around water and rice. Rio Grande Valley hunters enjoyed steady flights around milo and sunflowers. Hunts around Laredo and Freer were solid as well. Lytle was good over cut corn and sunflowers. The season runs through Nov.8. Prospects are good.

Teal Season: Coastal prairie and marsh hunters reported seeing more birds this week compared to the opener. Still mostly drake bluewings in the bag, giving rise to the notion there remains more birds to the north, specifically hens and their first-year-flying broods. Lights-out limits continue in Wharton County fields. Strong shoots were had near Chesterville, Eagle Lake, Lissie, El Campo and Port Lavaca. Marsh hunters near Collegeport and Palacios scored limits. Trinity Bay hunters took near limits in the marsh. TPWD wildlife management areas saw fair to good results. The Justin Hurst WMA near Freeport has averaged almost 3 birds per man. Mad Island WMA near Bay City has seen few hunters, but those hunters have averaged around 3.5 birds per man, excellent by any standard. Guadalupe Delta WMA near Port Lavaca has seen steady shoots for 2.5 birds per man. Panhandle hunters say teal have been steady on playas. The season ends at sunset Sept. 27. The forecasted front this week should push more birds to Texas, and push more to Mexico. Prospects are good.

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My dad, boys, and I hunted the Pattison road unit this drizzling Saturday morning. All I can say is get on the north end. There was a lot of shooting there, but also a lot of hunters too. So go early, if you go. We were out of position to start, but managed a decent shoot. For a lease two weeks into the Central Zone season, it was a good lease. The fact that upwards of 40 huntes came out tells me the pasture holds dove. We’ve hunted on this land before it was public and there were plenty of dove back then. Below is what a review will look like when you send me your reviews of other leases. Click on the link below to see a map of the property.

 NAME_OF_LEASE: Waller County Complex, Herbert  Preserve, #2438

DATE_HUNTED: 9/12/09

NUMBER_OF_DOVE_HARVESTED: 8

FOOD_SOURCES: Corn

ANY_TANKS_OR_PONDS: No

HOW_MANY_ACRES: 700

NUMBER_OF_HUNTERS: 30-40 on the pasture

THE_LAND_WAS: easy to hunt

TOO_MANY_HUNTERS: Yes

COMMENTS: We hunted the Waller public land today. If you go, get on the North end. The shooting was fabulous on that end. It was crowded, though. My sons had a blast and even with the inclement weather, it was a good time. The state should look at making this a quail pasture, I saw more quail than dove today.

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NAME_OF_LEASE: Jerry Wood

EMAIL: texasdiamondw@yahoo.com

CONTACT_NAME: Jerry

CONTACT_PHONE_NUMBER: 210-259-1454

PREFERRED_METHOD_OF_CONTACT: Phone

LOCATION_INCLUDING_CLOSEST_CITY_OR_TOWN: San Antonio

TYPE_OF_LEASE: Day

PRICE: $60

DESCRIPTION: Approx. 80 acres near the Toyota Plant in South Bexar County. The field is in a known white-wing flyway. The field is planted in sunflowers. We will limit the number of hunters per day.  This is an evening hunt only with the grounds opening at 3:00 pm.

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The Solana Ranch out of Austin has listed a very reasonable season lease. Feel free to leave a review if you’ve hunted there. Thanks for the listing. Below are the details:

 NAME_OF_LEASE: Solana Ranch

EMAIL: solanaranch@aol.com

CONTACT_NAME: Peanut Campbell

CONTACT_PHONE_NUMBER: 254-947-8331

PREFERRED_METHOD_OF_CONTACT: Phone

LOCATION_INCLUDING_CLOSEST_CITY_OR_TOWN: Salado, TX

TYPE_OF_LEASE: Season

PRICE: $275.00

DESCRIPTION: Just 45 minutes north of Austin on IH 35 near Salado, the Solana Ranch offers some of the finest dove hunting in the state.

Members may hunt any of five Solana Farms.

Fields are planted with sunflower with mowed or shredded areas.  The sunflower will be left standing in the fields from September 1 - Winter Season with periodic shredding to expose additional feed for birds.

SEASON MEMBERSHIP FOR MEMBER ONLY                                $275.00

SEASON MEMBERSHIP FOR MEMBER + 1 GUEST                          $425.00

 The Solana Ranch also has available SEASON CORPORATE MEMBERSHIPS.  The Corporation buys 1 “Member Only” membership at $275.00  and pays $225.00 per hunter up to 7 for the season.

   As part of the membership benefits, hunters will have access to our year ’round clay bird range, the  pavilion which has BBQ pits, picnic tables and lodges that are available all year long for meetings or any occasion. The Solana Ranch employees are also available to point you in the right direction of where they have scouted birds that day.  We are always here to help make the most of your hunting experience.

   Members issued a membership card marked “ODD” may hunt September 1st, 3rd, 5th & 7th from noon to sunset during the first week of the season.  Members issued a membership card marked “EVEN” may hunt September 2nd, 4th & 6th from noon to sunset during the first week of the season.  Beginning  September 8th, ALL members may hunt from noon to sunset anytime during the season.  This schedule helps take the pressure off of the birds the first part of the season.  (Dates posted are subject to change).

   Members holding a member and guest card must be present and responsible for their guest.  For members holding corporate cards:  whomever is hunting from the corporation must have the corporate id card with them.

   Members & guests must sign a release form before entering any dove fields. 

NEW 2009-2010 DOVE SEASON SCHEDULE: 

Regular Season:  September 1st - October 25th     
Winter Season:  December 26th - January 9th

15 Bird Daily Bag Limit with a 30 Possession limit

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If anyone has hunted these leases, feel free to leave a review on them. Thanks for posting them, and keep them coming. Below are the details:

NAME OF LEASE: Carol Knutson

EMAIL: info@muysecoranch.com

CONTACT NAME: Carol

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 830-363-4281

PREFERRED METHOD OF CONTACT: Either

LOCATION INCLUDING CLOSEST CITY OR TOWN: D’Hanis, Texas

TYPE OF LEASE: Both  day and season

PRICE: 65.00

DESCRIPTION: Dove lease available for September 2009 season. 
Central Zone, 340 acres in Medina County, north of D’Hanis.  Half fields, half brush.
Parker Creek tank and numerous water troughs. 
Would prefer 4 - 6 hunters to lease for the entire month at a negotiable rate.  Can also do weekly hunts.  Weekend hunts require 2-day minimum.
Please see Web site:  www.muysecoranch.com. 
Phone:  830-363-4281
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NAME_OF_LEASE: Moore’s Hilltop Hunting Ranch

EMAIL: plvm52@yahoo.com

CONTACT_NAME: Paul Moore

CONTACT_PHONE_NUMBER: 817-925-8305

PREFERRED_METHOD_OF_CONTACT: Either

LOCATION_INCLUDING_CLOSEST_CITY_OR_TOWN: Fort Worth, TX.

TYPE_OF_LEASE: Day

PRICE: $40 & up

DESCRIPTION: 
MOORE’S   HILLTOP  HUNTING    RANCHES
4132 Midway Road – Springtown, TX. 76082 – 817-925-8305
We are a facility that offers various recreational activities and is located 25 miles northwest of Fort Worth near Azle, Springtown & Weatherford.  Our ranch  headquarters are located in Parker County in the Veal Station community at  4132 Midway Road. This area is known for  it’s beautiful rolling hills, southwest landscape and Texas wildlife. This ranch was homesteaded by our ancestors in  1858 and has been in our family all these years. Our ranch is a Texas Historical Farm and is certified by the commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture and the Family Land Heritage Program for being maintained in continuous agriculture operation by the same family for 150 years. We are very proud of the ranch and we would like to share it with friends, neighbors and guests. Our staff appreciates the opportunity to work with you and make sure that you are happy with the event and we will work hard to make it memorable.  If you are looking for open  fields, running creek, rugged terrain and peace & quite then we have the perfect place to offer. We specialize in commercial quail, chukar and pheasant hunts year round. We offer other great  hunting  experiences that are enjoyable  yet  reasonably  priced. If  you  don’t  find  a  package that fits your  needs  we can customize one for you.  Bring your friends  and  or clients for an  enjoyable time .

2009  DOVE HUNTS – START SEPT. 1 

Veal Station Field (70 acres) - LIMITED HUNTERS (15 PER DAY)   Sunflowers, planted milo, johnson grass, dove weed, some vegetation mowed for easier find, round hay bales for blinds, mesquite trees in some areas, two stock tanks and a spring fed creek thru the ranch. We have had dove hunts for over twenty years so we feel that we know what the birds like. We limit our hunts  so there are enough guns to keep birds moving but not to many guns to get in each others way. This property is a 30 minute drive from Fort Worth near Azle.  Opening Day & Weekend -$75 per hunter  (NO half day leases on opening day or opening weekend) After Opening Weekend - $60 per day or $40 per half day.
 
Poolville Field – (80 acres) LIMITED HUNTERS (15 PER DAY) Some sunflowers, dove weed, mesquites, stock tank and wheat fields nearby. This property is a 45 minute drive from Fort Worth. It is located 2 ½ miles west of Poolville. This is a good place to hunt  birds during the day and varmints at night and camp.
Dove hunts: $60 per day. No half day leases unless three or more hunters, then it’s $35 per gun.
Varmit ( hogs, coyotes, bobcats, raccoons, possums, armadillos, squirrels, rabbits, frogs, turtles, and Lord only knows what else on this property) hunts start at $40 per day per gun if you have paid for a dove hunt or $75 per day if only varmit hunting. We limit our varmit hunts since you can use rifles. These are day  (twenty four (24) hour) leases but if you want more than one day we do have rates available. Hunt includes access to wood for outdoor fires (weather permitting), blinds, feeders, etc. You are invited to bring your tent or camper at no extra charge. Hunters under sixteen (16) with parent or guardian are half price. Call for more information.

Bridgeport Field – (150 acres) LIMITED HUNTERS (25 PER DAY) Sunflowers, dove weed, mesquites, stock tanks. Five miles west of Runaway Bay near Lake Bridgeport. One hour drive from Ft. Worth and one and a quarter hours from Dallas. $90 per day. No half day leases unless three or more hunters then it’s $50  per gun. WEEKDAY  HUNTS  ONLY – NO SATURDAY OR SUNDAY HUNTS.

Meals, lodging, group rates and discounts are available upon request. All leases are day lease only – NO SEASON LEASES AVAILABLE - Booked on first come first serve basis. 
A HUNT IS “BOOKED” WHEN  A DEPOSIT IS RECEIVED AND CLEARS THE BANK.  A DEPOSIT MAY BE MADE BY CASH, CHECK, CASHIER’S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER. ALL   HUNTS  REQUIRE  50% DEPOSIT & RESERVATIONS  AT  TIME  OF  BOOKING.
All payments sent to : MHR – P.O. Box 487 – Springtown, TX. 76082
 

2009 – 2010 Quail - Chukar – Pheasant  hunting in Parker County, TX.
DOG  EXERCISE – You can bring your dogs out and work them on our property. Rates start at $40 per person. You release your birds or we sell birds. MANY  COMBOS - Call or email for more information. 
RESIDUAL   HUNT – Quail, Chukar, Pheasant - $90 PER GUN  (minimum 3 guns) - $100 PER GUN  (minimum 2 guns)  -  $110 PER GUN (minimum 1 gun)  -  This hunt  includes hunting access for residual birds from previous release bird hunts and native birds  (in season). These  hunts begin at  8:30AM  or 1:30 PM.  Bird cleaning facilities are available  at  the headquarters.
NON – GUIDED  STOCKED  HUNT - $210 PER GUN (minimum 3 guns)  $225 PER GUN (minimum 2 guns) $240 PER GUN (minimum 1 gun)  This hunt includes 15 quail per gun (Add $75 per gun for chukar or pheasant  hunts – Start Jan.1) access to hunting headquarters for  snacks and drinks prior to and after the hunt plus cleaning facilities. You are furnished a map of  the ranch with areas where birds are normally found . Hunting times are 8:30 AM or 1:30 PM.  Hunters are  welcome to bring their  own dogs, if  well  behaved.
GUIDED  STOCKED  HUNT - $250 PER GUN (minimum 3 guns) $275 PER GUN (minimum 2 guns) $300 PER GUN (minimum 1 gun)  This hunt  includes,  15 quail per gun, (Add $75 per gun for chukar or pheasant hunts – Start Jan.1) guide with dogs, birds are cleaned and sacked after your hunt. Access to hunting headquarters for snacks and drinks prior to and after the hunt. Hunting times start at 8:30 AM or 1:30 PM.   NOTE: A gratuity  is  appreciated  by  your  guide  and  our staff.

MAXI MEMBERSHIP - $2995.00 per person. This membership gives priority on hunts, no deposits required and discounts to members guests. Members are guaranteed a minimum of 15 hunts (15 quail/hunt) per year with a guide or 18 hunts (15 quail/hunt) per year without a guide. access to the ranch headquarters with drinks and food available prior to and after hunts. Access to ranch for exercise and working dogs. Members guest fees - $195.00 per person with guide or $175.00 per person without guide. Chukar and pheasant may be available after Jan. 1 or until birds are no longer available.
REGULAR MEMBERSHIP - $1995.00 per person. This membership also gives priority on hunts, no deposits required and discounts to members guests. Members are guaranteed a minimum of 10 hunts (15 quail/hunt) per year with a guide or 12 hunts (15 quail/hunt) per year without a guide. access to the ranch headquarters with drinks available prior to and after hunts. Access to ranch for exercise and working dogs. Members guest fees - $205.00 per person with guide or $185.00 per person without guide. Chukar and pheasant are available after Jan. 1 and until birds are no longer available.
MINI MEMBERSHIP - $1095.00 per person. This membership also gives priority on hunts, no deposits required and discounts to members guests. Members are guaranteed a minimum of 5 hunts (15 quail/hunt) per year with a guide or 6 hunts (15 quail/hunt) per year without a guide. access to the ranch headquarters with drinks available prior to and after hunts. Access to ranch for exercise and working dogs. Members guest fees - $215.00 per person with guide or $195.00 per person without guide. Chukar and pheasant are available after Jan. 1 and until birds are no longer available.
A HUNT IS “BOOKED” WHEN  A DEPOSIT IS RECEIVED AND CLEARS THE BANK.  A DEPOSIT MAY BE MADE BY CASH, CHECK, CASHIER’S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER. ALL  NON-MEMBER HUNTS  REQUIRE  50% NON-REFUNDABLE  DEPOSIT IN ADVANCE & RESERVATIONS  AT  TIME  OF  BOOKING  In cases of cancellation, hunts may be rescheduled during the current season. We ask that you please provide us with at least 48-hour cancellation notice.

       ADDITIONAL  BIRDS  CAN  BE  RELEASED  FOR  HUNT PACKAGES.            EXTRA  BIRD  RATES VARY

TURKEY  HUNTS – FALL 2009 (Bow &  Gun)   &   SPRING 2010 
These hunts are limited unless a group wants to lease the entire turkey hunting area. (Call for group rates) The hunts start at $100 per person per day with access to the headquarters with restrooms, frig, bird cleaning facilities & guide with directions to hunting areas – or we have weekend hunts with lodging (2 BR, 1 bath, 2 restrooms, kitchen w/ stove, frig and table with chairs, living room, (with couch and love seat)  three meals Saturday (breakfast, lunch, dinner), guide service, bird cleaning facility, from Friday night (Check in 6PM to 8 PM) to Sunday morning (Check out at 9AM) for $275 per gun, with $250 lodging deposit. Youth weekend available. These hunts are reserved on a first come first serve basis. If during your hunt you may kill any animals that are in season. We charge by the hunt not by the animal. Please be sure you are in accordance with the law.
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NON  GUIDED - HOG, COYOTE, etc. HUNTS -  Memberships available upon request
We have 100 acres in the Poolville (NW Parker County) area where you can hunt with shotguns, rifles, handguns and bows. We have 200 acres in the Springtown/Azle area (NE Parker County) where you can hunt with shotguns or bows. We have seen  hogs, coyotes, bobcats, raccoons, possums, armadillos, squirrels, rabbits, frogs, turtles, and Lord only knows what else on these properties. Know the seasons and license required. Prices start at $40 for working your dogs or overnight camping. Hunts start at $75 per day per gun and hunters under sixteen (16) with parent or guardian are half price.   These are day  (twenty four (24) hour) leases but if you want more than one day we do have rates available. Hunt includes access to wood for outdoor fires (weather permitting), blinds, feeders, etc. You are invited to bring your tent or camper at no extra charge.
$600 for ten hunts per year varmit hunting membership. This will not be valid during deer, turkey or dove season.
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One youth hunter sixteen (16) and under is half price with each paid  parent, guardian or any paid adult.

REQUIREMENTS:
Texas Hunting License  -  Liability waiver signed  -  Blaze orange vest or hat  - Stay within boundaries of the ranch  - Shotguns only – NO rifles, handguns, etc. on bird hunts.   NO alcoholic beverages before or during hunts.  NO  illegal  substances at any time.

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NAME_OF_LEASE: JD Smart

EMAIL: huntsansaba@gmail.com

CONTACT_NAME: JD

CONTACT_PHONE_NUMBER: 5123809210

PREFERRED_METHOD_OF_CONTACT: Either

LOCATION_INCLUDING_CLOSEST_CITY_OR_TOWN: San Saba

TYPE_OF_LEASE: Day

PRICE: $600/2 nights/3days

DESCRIPTION: Great house sleeps 8-10.  $600 per hunter includes 2 nights stay anbd 3 days of hunting. Full kitchen, washer/dryer, a/c, great pool and deck at your disposal.  Also includes a catfish/bass tank for fishing.  Cable TV, Internet.
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NAME_OF_LEASE: South Zone Hunting, LLC

EMAIL: Jim@SouthZoneHunting.com

CONTACT_NAME: Jim McNeill

CONTACT_PHONE_NUMBER: 210-404-1465

PREFERRED_METHOD_OF_CONTACT: Phone

LOCATION_INCLUDING_CLOSEST_CITY_OR_TOWN: Dinero, TX

TYPE_OF_LEASE: Day

PRICE: 500

DESCRIPTION: Great Dove Hunting Packages!  Both Corporate and Individual Hunting Packages!  Hunt includes meals/beverages, lodging, 2 days of hunting, and grab bag!  For more info, call Jim McNeill at 210-404-1465 during normal office hours or check-out our website at www.southzonehunting.com.  Thanks for reading!

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NAME_OF_LEASE: barker ranch

EMAIL: skcattle@aol.com

CONTACT_NAME: preston

CONTACT_PHONE_NUMBER: 325-743-2001

PREFERRED_METHOD_OF_CONTACT:  Either

LOCATION_INCLUDING_CLOSEST_CITY_OR_TOWN: winters

TYPE_OF_LEASE: Both

PRICE: 0.00

DESCRIPTION: 300 acres,farm,coastal,tank  42 miles south of abilene
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NAME_OF_LEASE: San Juan Ranch

EMAIL: dontbescared2@yahoo.com

CONTACT_NAME: David Acevedo

CONTACT_PHONE_NUMBER: 956-723-8717

PREFERRED_METHOD_OF_CONTACT: Either

LOCATION_INCLUDING_CLOSEST_CITY_OR_TOWN: Laredo, Texas

TYPE_OF_LEASE: Day

PRICE: 50.00 per day

DESCRIPTION: Located 5 min. from town off on Hwy 83 S. in Webb County. 200 Acre ranch with grain fields along the Rio Grande River.

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If I can get six a day, we will be the best place for dove listings in Texas. I appreciate everyone’s help.

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Mr. Carrales has listed what looks to be a great dove lease in the heart of whitewing country. If anyone has hunted this lease please send us a review. Below are the details:

Name of Lease: Gus Carrales Leases

Email: gus.carrales@oxea-chemicals.com

Contact Name: Gus Carrales Jr.

Contact # : (361)522-4070

Prreferred Method of Contact: Phone

Type of lease: Season

Price: $5,000

Location: 1.5 hours south of Corpus Chrisite

Description:

South Texas Dove and Quail lease on 345 acres. 2 ponds with running water to each year round. Located 12 west of Falfurrias,Tx. about 1.5 hours southwest from Corpus Christi, Tx. Lse had previously been rented to the same hunters for 20 years. Excellent bird huntly. Looking for family or company to enjoy south texas bird hunting at it’s best. Property does have about have about 30 acres of brush which deer have been harvested due to the family relatives having about 1000 acres or so of all brush. Bird lease is $5000.00. I also have a 2 story 2000 sq. ft. hse 3/2 with fire place if needed. House is an additional cost to lse. Call… Gus @ 361-522-4070

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LOCATION INCLUDING CLOSEST CITY OR TOWN: Wilson County

TYPE OF LEASE: Day

PRICE: 850

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1. Determine where you are going to hunt. It may be that you go to the same place every year, but if not, make this choice within the next two weeks.
2. Scout, scout, scout. Did I mention scout? Probably the most important item on the list. By beginning early you will allow yourself time to find another lease if your first choice turns out to be a dud. For more tips on scouting go here.
3. Practice. If it has been a while since you shot anything but a coral snake in the front yard (took me three rounds), it would be wise to squeeze in a few rounds of skeet. Shooting skeet works out the bugs that can develop after a few months of inactivity. I might also mention that shooting skeet really gets your engines revving for opening day. For some tips on shotgunning go here.
4. Make the necessary purchases. Things like a hunting license, public land permit, your lease, shells, mosquito spray, shooting glasses, ear plugs, and any new accessories you would like to add to your arsenal. By starting early, you can spread the expenses out over a few pay checks, instead of postponing September’s mortgage payment.
5. Lodging arrangements. Don’t wait to the last minute on this one or else you might be crashing in your pickup. If you are hunting with a dog, make sure where you stay allows them. It can get expensive if they don’t.
6. Exercise fido. If your dog has laid around for eight or ten months, you probably want to break out the old decoy and get him a little exercise before you ask him to go retrieve in the 100 degree weather.
7. Clean your shotgun. For me this is a night before ritual, but it definitely needs to be done. A cleaned and oiled shotgun performs much better than one that hasn’t been taken care of.

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It is free to post a review, free to post a lease, and free to view all of the above. All that it will cost you is a little time to send us the reviews and leases to make this site a one stop shop for dove hunting.

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