Magnolia Missiles: Dove hunting allows outdoorsmen to brush off some rust

September 12, 2012 Bobby Cleveland Other Hunting, Promote
In 2010, Joe Watts of Canton killed three different dove species in three shots within a matter of seconds: (from left) a mourning, Eurasian collared and white-winged doves.

Dove hunting marks the official opening of the 2012-13 season, and there are new species in the mix. Here’s what you need to know to stay legal.

Alerted to a bird approaching from his rear, Joe Watts rose from his stool, spun around, lifted his 12-gauge and filled the Madison County air with No. 8 lead.

A dove’s smooth flight suddenly turned into an end-over-end free fall that stopped right at Watt’s feet.

Before he could pick it up or replace a shell in his gun, another hunter was shouting again.Click here to read more on Magnolia Missiles: Dove hunting allows outdoorsmen to brush off some rust

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Bobby Cleveland has covered sports in Mississippi for over 40 years. A native of Hattiesburg and graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, Cleveland lives on Ross Barnett Reservoir near Jackson with his wife Pam.

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