Enjoy that anticipation to it's fullest extent Stan! I'm finding that it's a big part of the fun.
I am torn this year a bit. I had planned to be on the road to the North Country on the 30th of August (to service equipment and otherwise prep the grouse camp for the opener there) but...that, of course, precludes my participation in the Dove Opener here. The September 1st opener here is so-fragile in that a cold snap of even minor proportions will drive the birds too-far south for easy access. I have been invited to participate in an organized event in South-Central Colorado that would be fun to explore but...the hotel costs there are somewhat prohibitive (silly, I know). I have one other option to explore locally that might stay my departure, a lottery of sorts. If I happen to draw a slot then, well....we'll see.
I was even pondering using the .410 tubes on my little Estate BLE as an option (that would be a 1st for me). An opportunity to expand my horizons perhaps?
Last edited by Lloyd3; 07/26/24 08:31 AM.
