Start the Countdown

[Kayser]

We have less than one week until migratory birds kick off. September 1 is Missouri dove, and Illinois dove & early goose. September 3 is Illinois teal. September 10 is Missouri teal.

I don't know about everyone else, but I'm starting to get excited for this fall. Calls are tuned, waders are patched, chokes have been swapped. And there is a yellow dog running around somewhere that is ready for her first full season. 

[BilletHead]

     There are some teal around. Seen some off and on for a couple of weeks .

BilletHead

[slothman]

I've been seeing lots of doves in the past week around corn fields. 

[Nitro 750]

Bring it on, I am so ready!!!!

[Russell Doughty]

Every power line around here (Nixa, Mo.) has doves on it. My grandson and I went for another dove tune up at Ozark Shooters on Saturday and got some excellent instruction from Ed. We are going to join my son on opening day at West Plains, Mo. It will be my grandson's first hunt.

[snagged in outlet 3]

St Charles County is filthy with doves as usual.  I'd like to setup on a recently graded site around with lots of crab grass and a power line. 

I know several great spots but you'll be arrested after the first couple birds  

 

[JohnP]

Been seeing quite a few dove and teal around.  Looking forward to it.

[MOPanfisher]

According to the weather peeps, opening day of dove season should be beautiful, front moves through wednesday, bringing cooler drier air and clear skies on thursday.  I am looking forward to it, had to miss last year due to medical reasons and while not even close to tuned up shooting g wiae, I have plenty of shells.  Now bring on the doves.