Shooting doves over a small tank or farm pond in the evenings was the prefered way to take them in Kansas, back in the day. Birds flying up draws from the small grain along the Kaw River to their roosting timbers, especially junipers, up high would stop along the way to water. They needed clear ground near the water so they could alight without fear of predators. Heavy grass would not do, so a well grazed pasture pond along such a draw was always a great spot. Metal tanks were less desirable, and I never shot over one, but I believe they were used as well, if nothing better was around.

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BrentD, (Professor - just for Stan)
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