Eurasian Collared Dove

Post by **calusa** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 6:20 am

Anyone ever shoot shoot the Collared doves? If so what shot do you typically use?

Had an opportunity to shoot these birds at a farm this past weekend and they do not fall like a mourning dove.

They are probably 1.5 - 2 xs larger than a mourning dove. It seems like they have Kevlar on their feathers!!

They do eat well however!!

Post by **cottontop** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 11:45 am

I have shot a few while hunting for mourning doves. I don't believe that there is any season or limit on them as they are not native to Florida or the U.S. An ounce of #7 1/2 shot should be ideal.
cottontop

Post by **M12Gunboy** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 12:46 pm

No limit on them. They taste the same as a morning dove. I like shooting #8's or 7 1/2'S.

Post by **houseofmicah** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 10:14 pm

Collared doves = ringneck dove? I like 1 1/4 oz 8 shot

Post by **9dawgs** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 6:39 am

We'll I've had collards and doves before, does that count? :-)

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