Dove Hunt 2008

We are back from the big dove hunt!! The hunting wasn't spectacular but there were enough birds to keep it interesting and we had loads of fun. I can tell you that I am very glad to be home and be showered. It is amazing how great a shower and a toothbrush can make you feel.

We had approximately 25 people at our lease to enjoy meals, games and just hanging out. Here is a picture of some of the guys sitting around the campfire between hunts.
Kane, Tory and J discussing how great the fajitas are that J cooked (as he is smoking the briskets and ribs for dinner). J was quite the camp chef this weekend.

Have you ever seen so many pick-up trucks in one area? Sadly, this was only about half of them.
We had two horseshoe pits and two washers pits going to keep everyone entertained. Here is J perfecting his horseshoe skills.
And here is J and Matt discussing the best way to throw the shoes. You see...this is serious business...they don't play for fun, they play for money.
I KNOW!! A campsite with a television that is hooked up to a satellite! If you didn't feel like playing games you could just watch one. Since 95% of the people there were Aggies, that was the game of choice. We were "roughing it" don't you think?
That was camp life and this is life in the dove field. J looks pretty comfortable, huh?

Gramps was sitting pretty in the shade as well. Do you notice Birdie chillin' in the shade?
And this is what a dove field looks like. Exciting stuff! Actually, it really is when the birds are flying.
Birdie did a GREAT job of fetching our birds. She absolutely loves it but I will say that she is extremely out of shape and a little sore today.
I just love this picture. This is J and Birdie walking down the road to fetch some birds. They make quite the little hunting pair.

Now that the first weekend of dove season is over, it is time to concentrate on bow season for deer. J is so excited he can't stand it. We love Fall...deer season, cooler weather and football. Who could ask for more?