Old guy who was reared in the Mississippi Delta morning dove capital of America. Best advice don't stop swinging when you pull the trigger follow through.
@slyflyby5 жыл бұрын
Good tips for everyone Thomas. Nationally more shells are shot on an average dove season than All of the other game birds combine. Another stat that sure supports the above statistic is :the Average dove hunter kills 4 to 5 doves per box of 25 shells!
@HokeOutdoors5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sly! Wow I didn't know either of those stats but neither surprises me. I'm always happy is I can get my limit with two boxes or less. They're definitely not easy to hit though.
@matthewjaynes99735 жыл бұрын
If u kill 4 to 5 birds out of 25 shells u suck
@HokeOutdoors5 жыл бұрын
Most people shoot at a low percentage, 1 bird per 5 shells really isn't surprising to me if it is an average of the general hunting population
@brianthompson10455 жыл бұрын
Matthew Jaynes I suck then
@Cdubp015 жыл бұрын
I prefer using two hands clamped together-blowing air between my two thumbs into the chamber my hands formed. I’ve found it sounds closest to dove vs whistling. And yes-I believe calling really does work
@HokeOutdoors5 жыл бұрын
I've never tried that technique but I'll have to give it a shot. Calling definitely works, especially if there aren't a bunch of people at the area you're hunting
@gregswank54718 күн бұрын
Good video. My choice of choke is skeet, and no tighter than light mod. Again, great video!
@HokeOutdoors18 күн бұрын
Thanks Greg! I appreciate it!
@roosterboy7357 Жыл бұрын
With a tighter constriction you get a longer shot string. It’s not as much about the pattern as it is your lead and the pellets getting there more at a time instead of a couple at a time. With a tighter construction you’re basically limiting yourself to a quarter or so of your payload. I’m sure what everyone come here for is how to lead and I would recommend about 2-3 bird lengths on a direct cross at around 20-25 yards at speed
@dustinburris87394 жыл бұрын
With power lines you just need to pay attention and not shoot towards the lines.
@carsonchavis7821 Жыл бұрын
You ain't ever seen me dove hunt I shoot more power lines than dove
@roosterboy7357 Жыл бұрын
Always shoo them off first
@pipeandakrape11 ай бұрын
today was my first time ever hunting in general, and first time hunting dove. I had such a good time, definitely needed that pointer about marking wear they fall cuz I needed help finding a few of them but only truly lost 1. I will deploy much more of these tips next time. thank you!
@HokeOutdoors11 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that you had a good time! Have you been out again since then?
@markive99074 жыл бұрын
Been hunting the lil buggers for yrs , I’m still at 5 per box ! They have a way of dipping at the right time ! 😂
@sportsmanoftheozarks15752 жыл бұрын
5 per box is decent for Missouri doves don't feel bad man any hardcore dove Hunter has had days were a box went by and only one bird went dowm
@generalfranco93992 жыл бұрын
They do this thing that makes me laugh but also angry. When you just miss them or the wad Flys by them they tuck and dive just like they got hit and RIGHT before hitting the ground they just fly away lol
@freeman70794 жыл бұрын
Great video! The only problem is: it’s been raining in North Texas every day since opening day and there aren’t any dove this year!
@Karen-cb8uu3 жыл бұрын
Don’t feel bad man same down here where I’m at Bastrop tx way to much rain with the recent storms and cold fronts has the doves scattered worst year I’ve had so far sine I was around 13 and I’m 24
@HokeOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I hope they show up for y’all soon down there! We’re facing some of the same issues since the last cold front we got seemed to send all our birds south
@ZmanT953 жыл бұрын
Look llike its the same this year
@wanderingspider8988 Жыл бұрын
Speak for yourself. I have seen hundreds since opening day on public land. You need to find 3 things; Trees, Water and Food sources. Often the outskirts of the city limits works well as many dove will nest in the city and go forage just out of the suburban areas.
@Sseed932 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Going to try dove hunting with these tips. Thank you for the informative video.
@HokeOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother! Hope you can bag a few! Let me know how it goes
@paraplegichistoricalsports57003 жыл бұрын
Some of the best dove hunting advice I have yet to c on Utube. Your gonna grow into a hell of a hunter young man. and welcome to come hunt with me anytime in Southeastern NC! I have 2 very, very large farmers that give me hunting access to all of their land. And they grow corn year after year. Some great hunting. I gave my last bird 5 feet of lead and about 6 inches high of lead, at at least 55 or 60 yards yesterday and nailed him with my 12 gauge side by side muzzle loading shotgun. I have developed an awesome dove load for this gun out the improved and the modified barrels. This gun is so versatile. I can hunt anything from dove, geese, squirrel, deer, and even bear with a 1 1/4 ounce patched round ball slug that weighs an impressive 550 grains. I highly recommend a muzzle loading shotgun, your thank me if you ever get you one, trust me. And oh yea, I shoot a 1 3/8 ounce of # 6,7, 8, and 9 shot for my dove load.
@HokeOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Sorry I missed this comment earlier. Hope you had a successful dove season so far! I've been trying NC so far this year a little for ducks but haven't been down there for doves yet. Hope they showed up well for you this year
@johnlaudenslager7065 ай бұрын
Smartest hunt tips I've ever heard.
@assil1103 жыл бұрын
Excellent Video ! Indeed, when I use a combination of Chokes 3 and 5 (double barrel gun), I do very well with a success rate of almost 50% with pretty long shots. Yet, when I change to 2 and 4, the rate dramatically drops to 20%. I thought that there was a problem with my choke tubes :) :) However, I prefer shooting doves when they fly above me. It is true that the lead changes significantly as the bird gets closer to you but I got used to it.
@bracoop2 Жыл бұрын
Dude… I’ve just been walking out the front door and shooting one or two doves a day. Did this and bagged 13 doves in about 4 hours.
@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Heck yeah, love to hear it! Hope you have a great dove season!
@rgvoutdoors51864 жыл бұрын
Cant wait for the first I'm practicing on skeets
@HokeOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Good luck out there man. That practice will definitely benefit you in the field
@jax61194 жыл бұрын
Same brother
@devincrenshaw38024 жыл бұрын
Skeets are so much easier
@rgvoutdoors51864 жыл бұрын
Just went out it was slow but I got 1
@jax61194 жыл бұрын
Devin Crenshaw yes lol
@fishnmaster4213 жыл бұрын
A other whistle call you can do when they’re trying to land when you need them to keep going. Is a sound they make when they take off into flight. If they’re about to land and they hear one take off, they will change their mind and abort the landing thus giving you the shot. This works if they’re flying low and fast because they’re panicky too from shots. The whistle is all the same note. Fast beat. Wuwuwuwuwuw. High low high low high low high low whistle as fast as you can. When a bird leaves out from sitting, he is buffing air with every flap, and he will make that sound when he flys off. Listen to one fly off and you’ll hear the wuwuwuwuw sound he makes. Just replicate that whistle when a batch comes in trying to land and you want them to abort the landing and take back to the air
@HokeOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the tip and will definitely have to try it out! I’ve noticed that sound before but never thought about replicating it
@fishnmaster4213 жыл бұрын
Hoke Outdoors it also works if they’re low and fast, give the whistle snd they’ll slow down and go straight upward sometimes. They will try to follow the lifting trajectory of the bird they hear lift off.
@stevenrega91092 жыл бұрын
If you're in a state where you have to use steel shot drop down to a cylinder bore.
@HokeOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Definitely a good tip
@Livetheoutdoors32 жыл бұрын
Good tips I will defently use them.
@HokeOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother! Hope they help you bag a few more
@troyonstott75364 жыл бұрын
Nice tips man
@mudduck61825 жыл бұрын
Great tips👍can't wait for the dove video's
@HokeOutdoors5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Should be one up on Tuesday morning if everything goes to plan
@JaxsonHash11 ай бұрын
I’m watching this while I am dove hunting
@matthewjaynes99735 жыл бұрын
Cant wait untill the morning
@HokeOutdoors5 жыл бұрын
Good luck. I’ll be chasing geese
@matthewjaynes99735 жыл бұрын
@@HokeOutdoors good luck to
@stacybates93224 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for dove season for a long time
@HokeOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Me as well! 10 days until ours opens here in VA
@stoegerstewie83514 жыл бұрын
@@HokeOutdoors same here in Iowa.
@jamiegrady93343 жыл бұрын
Great tips Thomas!
@HokeOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jamie!
@DuckGunChronicles5 жыл бұрын
3 days in a row woot woot! Good video bro!
@HokeOutdoors5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jordan! Turning on the content big time now!
@ntboookechuku24905 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much you gave some great pointers...
@HokeOutdoors5 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that you enjoyed!
@jackgandy32965 жыл бұрын
Good vid bro hope u have a good season
@HokeOutdoors5 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud! You too!
@blueyed_ninja_ Жыл бұрын
Good tips. Drop the hat trick is a great suggestion. Thanks for posting! 🕊🔫
@cactusropes_15554 жыл бұрын
Very helpful but word of advice don’t shoot towards power lines if game warden see that it’s a fat ticket bud
@HokeOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Not in VA, we've been checked before when hunting right under/beside powerlines, they don't care here
@alecedmonson44414 жыл бұрын
Cactus Ropes_15 yeah you shoot the power line into and we got to come fix it it’s an even more hefty fine lol
@geraldoutdoors47275 жыл бұрын
I shot a dove this morning and it dropped 6 yards in front of me and I treyed shooting his friend and turned around and a chicken hawk stole that bird
@HokeOutdoors5 жыл бұрын
Damn that’s crazy, I’ve never had anything steal one of my doves luckily
@geraldoutdoors47275 жыл бұрын
Virginia Outdoors Unlimited ya it was scary it was right at daylight
@isaiahpostell773111 ай бұрын
Well done man
@HokeOutdoors11 ай бұрын
Thanks much!
@isaiahpostell773110 ай бұрын
very educational, makes so much since and helped! got so many more dove the next morning@@HokeOutdoors
@Srog822 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips! Stoked for the opener here in a week
@country_boy215 жыл бұрын
Love my voodoo mojo. One bad thing about them on public land the doves trying to land right on top of it. Cuz you can't be shooting that low lol. And I have a dove call Primos I've seen doves come right to that thing within 10 seconds lol
@HokeOutdoors5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I feel naked on a dove hunt without mine. There certainly do try to land right on top of them. I've almost shot mine a couple times.
@preston28994 жыл бұрын
I use a modified choke because its built into my 870 shot gun
@HokeOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Modified is still a very viable choke for dove hunting. Just gotta on your game a little more with your shooting
@stevenrega91093 жыл бұрын
Love those right over shots just love them
@HokeOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Once you get them down they’re pretty consistent
@alekseyy92774 жыл бұрын
Very good tips!
@HokeOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@theamazingempiricist4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, got limits today going with the improved cylinder
@HokeOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it worked for you! What state are you hunting out of?
@theamazingempiricist4 жыл бұрын
@@HokeOutdoors arizona
@stoegerstewie83514 жыл бұрын
Man cant wait for Sep 1.....this will be my first time hunting ever. And I will be solo....any tips hunting in wildlife management area ?
@HokeOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Good luck out there on the 1st! I’ll be targeting geese till ours open on the 5th. My main advice for WMAs is to get there early the fields fill up quick and to pick a corner spot or one by a dead try as those are typically hot spots
@joecardona40334 жыл бұрын
Be aware of other hunters around you. Make sure the window you're shooting isn't within the same direction and another hunter or hunters. Shoot one shell at a time. It'll cause you to conserve ammunition and also get you shooting with confidence.
@doitoutdoors9481 Жыл бұрын
The raised decoy are the best
@John-uj9zy3 жыл бұрын
You will want a mod choke once you get to where you can make 50-60 yard shots. IC is fine out to 40. I've had too many breast feathers come off with open chokes; even with #8 shot. It is one of the few things that pisses me off while hunting. Doves have one of the smallest vitas of any game. IC is great for pigeons. IMO cylinder chokes are really only good for rabbits, woodcocks and sometimes grouse. Id rather miss than wing a bird. Next thing you know it goes and lands 100 yards away in some tall grass or thick tree line. Good luck finding most of them without a dog.
@traviscochran62805 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That helps a lot. I was just kind of wandering the edge of the field hoping I would jump them up like pheasants or quail. Sounds a lot like duck hunting. Do I need a blind and a lot of decoys like for ducks and geese?
@HokeOutdoors5 жыл бұрын
You don’t need a blind or many decoys. As someone just getting into it is recommend getting a mojo decoy to start. Doves are pretty dumb so no blind needed but sitting under/near a tree line can help
@traviscochran62805 жыл бұрын
@@HokeOutdoors Thanks for the advice! I have been using quail loads in my 20 ga with improved cyl and cylinder choke tubes. I also am thinking of using a .410 and putting in similar chokes in the barrels.
@HokeOutdoors5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I'd recommend sticking with the IC, thats the go to dove choke. I've shot a few doves with a .410, it's challenging but fun
@RichardStith-th8ly11 ай бұрын
good info . heres 1 for you / repair your fence
@jacksonleggett90854 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for the Helpful tips
@HokeOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed
@Rhett_Kierbow2 жыл бұрын
tomorrow is opening day good luck
@RyanMOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@HokeOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Hope they come in handy this season!
@RyanMOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
@@HokeOutdoors just gotta find time to get out. Hopefully Sunday I can get some Nebraska doves and film it.
@toga102210 ай бұрын
Two comments: first you shot at the power line, not a good idea; second your "mouth" call is okay, but use an actual call for fantastic results (Faulks or Primos are both great).
@ryanhickey68124 жыл бұрын
Terrible advice for the power line ... you literally shot at the power line lol
@richards.77704 жыл бұрын
Ryan Hickey I agree, you NEVER shoot at power lines!
@Duck_killa2 жыл бұрын
I always shot em on power lines nothing happens
@barnrat97742 жыл бұрын
@@Duck_killa same
@jamesedmonds5294 Жыл бұрын
@@Duck_killa same
@5khop Жыл бұрын
Birdshot won’t harm power lines 🤦🏼♂️
@l.o.r4104 жыл бұрын
I can’t wait to start hunting myself. Never dove hunt before so I’m here taking notes. I do got a question though, I see this gun I want. It’s the escort youth semi auto shotgun. Have you by any chance seen it or shot it before? I’m not really tall so I’m thinking a small gun will help me more.
@alecedmonson44414 жыл бұрын
L . O . R small gun will swing faster for sure
@l.o.r4104 жыл бұрын
Alec Edmonson Does it matter on the barrel length?
@edstimator14 жыл бұрын
excellent advice!
@HokeOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@brooklynncalhoun95044 жыл бұрын
i’ve been hunting, and dove hunting since i was abt 4 but i’ve never been without my brother, dad, or mom this weekend me and my bsf are going dove hunting alone both for our first time and we’re nervous that the one time we go alone we’re gonna mess up 💀
@HokeOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Feel free to message me on instagram @vaoutdoorsunlimited if you have any questions. Just don't shoot low birds if you're in a crowded area. Beside that and general firearm safety there isn't much you can do wrong. A couple mojos and a cooler with cold drinks always helps
@cameronb88345 жыл бұрын
Burnt wheat is another thing to look out 4
@HokeOutdoors5 жыл бұрын
Yep. I've heard of some really good hunts coming from burnt wheat. We did it at my friends farm a while back but the doves hardly used it
@NanceLvr4 жыл бұрын
Man this video got me sooo Hardt for September
@HokeOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it
@titantalbot29844 жыл бұрын
What if you hit the power line
@HokeOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Try not to. If birds land on it I try to jump them.
@saltcreekammo11 ай бұрын
Switched to a Trulock IC choke and immediately started killing more birds.
@HokeOutdoors11 ай бұрын
Love to hear it! What kind of shot were you using with it?
@saltcreekammo11 ай бұрын
@@HokeOutdoors I don't know... I handloaded a 5 gallon bucket of dove loads a long time ago that I've been dipping into every year. I know there's #7.5 and #8, a mixture of hulls and wad combos in there... it all works 😅.
@khawarjillani7697 Жыл бұрын
Recommended chokes for over n under shotgun?
@jordanmcbride1129 Жыл бұрын
What all do you need to hunt public dove fields? Do you have to call and say you’ll be there or have permission? I don’t have any where to hunt and been seeing stuff about public dove fields not too far from me
@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Just depends on the state and field. Typically they’re just first come first serve from my experience
@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Best bet to find out about a particular field would be to call your local DNR or game warden and ask them
@loganwear84613 жыл бұрын
Good tips but can't use lead shot in texas
@HokeOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Is it just public that you can't use it or private too?
@sarahsipkens88323 жыл бұрын
Ok that helps
@HokeOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@fishing75724 жыл бұрын
I live in chesapeake and go hunt chickahominy and big woods but there's never any crows or doves maybe hunting wrong time?
@HokeOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, for doves try in early September, for crows anytime of year should be good though
@gboutdoors5198 Жыл бұрын
I have a pellet gun sooo I only like get 1
@abdulghaffarkhan10774 жыл бұрын
Thank you best tips
@HokeOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Glad they were helpful!
@chrisswildlife71664 жыл бұрын
What do you do with them, do you cook them?
@HokeOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Yes, always. In nearly every state (or maybe all of them) it is a crime (wanton waste) to kill a game animal and not eat it. I make poppers out of most my dove breasts. They consist of 1/2 a pepper filled with cream cheese and topped with a dove breast and all wrapped in bacon. Delicious.
@chrisswildlife71664 жыл бұрын
@@HokeOutdoors mmm, actually sounds quite good. Thanks for the vid
@sarahweez134 жыл бұрын
I’ve been told I get up to shoot too early. Is there a specific time to get up ?
@RYAN-eu4jg4 жыл бұрын
Wait for them to dive to the ground. It wont be able to flap fast enough to just fly off...
@RYAN-eu4jg4 жыл бұрын
Leaves you with a two or three second window.
@HokeOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
I like to let them get within 20-30 yards before I stand up. That way you can get 2-3 good shots before they're out of range
@sgtslaughter39565 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure your not supposed to hunt by power lines!!
@Willdeas045 жыл бұрын
Theres a public land with lines going through it near me so i guess u can
@HokeOutdoors5 жыл бұрын
You can 100% hunt near power lines. Just don't actually shoot the line itself
@MParkerTTU3 жыл бұрын
I’ve lost a lot of hats doing that. 😂
@bdogsvids36505 жыл бұрын
Couple more hours left Who here is from Mississippi
@HokeOutdoors5 жыл бұрын
Can y'all hunt doves in the morning in MS?
@bdogsvids36505 жыл бұрын
No we have to wait till 2 o'clock
@bdogsvids36505 жыл бұрын
Where are you from
@HokeOutdoors5 жыл бұрын
Virginia
@DaddyDaGuido4 жыл бұрын
Thank you man much appreciated
@speedygonzalesracing Жыл бұрын
Thought this was going to be a decent video until a minute in he shows himself blasting power lines lol. “Not my problem” kind of move right there not cool
@randyharris935711 ай бұрын
Never heard a dove whistle
@HokeOutdoors11 ай бұрын
Really? What state are you in?
@bucknerrr3 жыл бұрын
Lost a bird for about 15 min I knew exactly where it was and ended up being underneath my hat I threw down
@HokeOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Haha I've never had that one happen. Glad you were able to find it eventually
@guitjolin3 жыл бұрын
Don't shoot towards power lines!!!!
@JaxsonHash11 ай бұрын
Just kidding
@TheGunman695 жыл бұрын
Wanna shoot more doves ? - Take a trip to Cordoba, Argentina..
@HokeOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Lol that’s one way to do it. I think I’d get tired of it after about 30 minutes down there
@jackgandy32965 жыл бұрын
First
@markmurphy43995 жыл бұрын
You lost me at Mojo....
@HokeOutdoors5 жыл бұрын
Why??
@markmurphy43995 жыл бұрын
Virginia Outdoors Unlimited - 50 years of Dove hunting, I’ve never needed to resort to decoys. Decoys are for waterfowl...
@chase71064 жыл бұрын
@@markmurphy4399 decoys are used for a lot of things...turkey hunting, deer hunting at times, and they do help when dove hunting as well. I don't use them all the time but they definitely help.
@cooperrosa2 жыл бұрын
For God’s sake what’s wrong with you people. Where are your moral values, ethics, compassion, empathy, ethics and humanity? It’s mind blowing why on Earth would anyone would want to KILL innocent beings, just to fulfil your crippled, selfish ego and outdated habits.
@HokeOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Is it the eating meat or the hunting that you have an issue with?