More photos.

What the flights of white wing look like coming into the fields.

Some of the fields.

Small flock coming into the fields.

Gathering in mesquites.

Looking over the fields.

Gathering in trees as other flocks move in to feed.

Where are you located?

Tight lines and true shots. -Chris

Bee County.  1 1/2 hours south of San Antonio, 1 hour north of Corpus Christi, about 3 hours SW of Houston.

The days are getting shorter, the crops are maturing, football is in the air.

I can't believe how many white wing I have seen in the North Zone (Anson TX) the last few years. I have been hunting dove for 24 years and never saw a white wing or ring neck until a few years ago.

I can't believe how many white wing I have seen in the North Zone (Anson TX) the last few years. I have been hunting dove for 24 years and never saw a white wing or ring neck until a few years ago.

The ring neck or you talking about pheasant or the collard dove?

"A country boy will survive"

Everyone has received excellent spring rains, the crops are in, the fall looks set for a great dove and hunting season across the state.

Is the pricing going to be the same for 2007

Bobby D

Yes, $75/day with a 2 day minimum on opening weekend.  Rates are $75/day with no minimum days after opening weekend.  Projected for Friday September 21, 2007 (not officially set season yet).

Ok i appreciate the help i really want to take my dad hunting this year we did not do a hole lot of fishing or hunting togother this past year due to different work schedules.

Bobby D

Crops are up and the timing is perfect for this fall, at least everyone has a lot of moisture this year.  Looks like a lot of nesting birds around.

The seeds will be ready for season!

I can't recall seeing this many fledgling white wings in the past at my bird feeders.  It really should be a good dove hunting season. 

The Eurasian Collared Dove have really spread to this region as well.  How long have they been present around San Antonio/Austin.  I don't remember seeing any down here until around 3 years ago.

I have been seeing collared dove around my house lately. Have not seen them before.

Keep yer eyes peeled!

Saw a couple of collard dove in Allen recently -- maybe they have been around before but this was my first time to notice them.  Season looks good indeed.  Same for quail!!!!

"Life's too short to hunt with a beardless dog . . ."

I read that the Eurasion Collared Dove is migrating up from the Bahamas, and spreading like wildfire. Some are concerned at the rate at which they are multiplying. There's some concern that they may begin to displace the existing morning doves, and perhaps even the white wings.

I've not eaten one, but they say they eat the exact same things as morning and white wing, so they taste about the same.

The 2008 season is coming up.  Fields are looking good with some recent rains.

Awesome pics ,can't wait till Sept 1st

Anyone know of a great central zone dove lease or outfitter? I already have a great south zone trip booked, just need a central zone hunt to complete me!!

Where in the Central Zone do you want to go?

Around San Antonio Area or closer to the south zone border. I will be coming from Houston. I wish I could find a lease in central zone that is as productive as yours.

Josh,

Tried sending you some email but they are coming back.  Did they go through by any chance?

No, I have not received anything yet. Send it to bermise@hotmail.com. Thanks for your help