Hunting & Fishing First real dove hunt for my 9 yr old

[ggmanning]

My 9 year old decided last year he wanted to learn to shoot a shotgun. He's killed lots of deer and several turkeys but wingshooting is different. It took me a while to find a shotgun to fit his length of pull but I found the Mossberg 510 mini pump 20 guage and it was on then. Beginning this summer we shot skeet in the pasture every Sunday. Started him right behind the trap and moved him up to full crossers as his skill level increased over a few months. The practice payed off and he summed it up best by saying "dove hunting is sure a lot more fun now that I can hit 'em". He ended up limiting out both days this weekend. Enjoyed watching him scratch them down.

Waiting

At his feet after the first few good runs

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[weber61]

Re: First real dove hunt for my 9 yr old

congrats! Doves and or no doves, it sure is great to spend time with the boy, right?

 

[ggmanning]

Re: First real dove hunt for my 9 yr old

Absolutely. He has always gone dove hunting since he could walk. Only change this year is he was really a part of the hunt like the big boys.

 

[RJW]

Re: First real dove hunt for my 9 yr old

Glad both of you had a great time.

This made me pull out some photos of my 8 yr old son on this first dove hunt, 25 years ago. Great memories

 

[Boogyman]

Re: First real dove hunt for my 9 yr old

Awesome! Congrats Sir. Plate full of fine eating!