This property delivers exciting dove hunting opportunities. With the season kicking off on September 1st each year, hunters benefit from both local birds and migratory doves arriving from northern states when conditions push them south. Most hunts are set up around small ponds surrounded by bare ground—prime spots where doves regularly come in to drink during the early morning and late evening hours. Because the area is made up of sandy soil, natural water sources are limited, which funnels birds into just a few key locations and creates fast-paced action. The daily bag limit of 15 doves ensures there's plenty of opportunity to stay busy in the field. The day starts before sunrise with a hearty, home-cooked breakfast. After that, hunters head out to the pond setups. Motion decoys are used to draw birds in from surrounding fields of corn, wheat, soybeans, sunflowers, and milo. Well-trained Labrador retrievers assist with recovering downed birds. Once the morning flight tapers off around 10:30, it’s back to the lodge for a relaxing midday break and a freshly prepared lunch. The group then returns to the field around 3:30 p.m. for an afternoon hunt, when doves once again begin moving toward water. Capable of flying at speeds up to 55 mph, doves are agile and unpredictable in the air, offering a fun challenge even for experienced wingshooters. After the evening hunt wraps up, guests gather for a quality dinner and swap stories about the day’s highlights.