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specifi c areas, which helped my dad
concentrate on those areas during
shooting. The decoys worked so well
that I never stopped using them, even
when hunting alone. I recommend the
Mojo Voodoo Dove and Dove Feeding
Frenzy by Hunter's Edge. Both are
motion decoys and equally eff ective at
luring doves into a location.
Dove hunting in the Sandhills is
mostly stationary, so bring a compact
hunting chair. Camoufl age clothing
isn't necessary when dove hunting:
Neutral colors will hide you just fi ne.
Also, don't forget about the weather.
In early September, you never know
what you'll get in the Sandhills. The
temperature could be 100 degrees, or
it might fall into the low 50s. So, dress
accordingly. Other essentials include
a hunting vest, and if you don't want
to be eaten alive by mosquitoes, better
bring a Thermacell and/or bug spray,
too.
Seasoned hunters, including my
husband, may be thinking, "That's a
lot of gear for a dove hunt, and how do
you carry it all in and out?" A backpack
is your best friend and will make your
walk in and out, no matter how long
or short, a piece of cake. Sometimes, a
landowner might not want you driving
across their property.
At sunset, husband-wife duo Angie and Adam Kokes of North Loup walk back to their truck after a successful
evening of dove hunting in the Sandhills.
