Doves

[Captain Ahab]

Eurasian collard doves are an invasive species just like the European rock dove (The Pigeon) so IMO they should not be included with the mourning dove as far as being a regulated species and we should be able to take them at any time just like pigeons.

I know other states do this. SD might be one?

 

[guywhofishes]

Eurasian collard doves are an invasive species just like the European rock dove (The Pigeon) so IMO they should not be included with the mourning dove as far as being a regulated species and we should be able to take them at any time just like pigeons.

agree - but I am sure proper identification on the wing is what G&F and feds would use to argue against it.

that's why they should be legal all year with pellet guns

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and let me guess - some of you goofballs would eat collards with no hesitation - but would freak out about eating the flying rat pigeons living right alongside them

;:;rofl

 

[KDM]

I know other states do this. SD might be one?

I believe Idaho doesn't recognize collard doves as a game species and doesn't have limits or seasons for them.

 

[Enslow]

Hunting doves is gay, gay... Just sayin

 

[Captain Ahab]

http://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/field-notes/2011/09/collared-dove-invasive-species-dove-openers

 

[arrowdem]

but to answer my question... yes they eat like a dove would? orrrr no?

 

[guywhofishes]

http://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/field-notes/2011/09/collared-dove-invasive-species-dove-openers

"Florida, or, as I like to call it, the Ellis Island of invasive species" lol

 

[gonefshn]

Took these pics a couple years ago of some Collared doves we shot in the fall in an area by Devils Lake where they stay year around. They might stay, but life up here on the frozen tundra for them isn't easy. Most of them only had a few toes left.

 

[MathewsZman]

but to answer my question... yes they eat like a dove would? orrrr no?

No . Being European they are more civilized and they use the proper silverware . :;:exactly

 

[tman]

So with all thisbdove activity this early what are the chances of convincing g&f and the feds to open dove season a month earlier

 

[Wild and Free]

Is there a season for Grackles "black birds" too?:;:

 

[guywhofishes]

Took these pics a couple years ago of some Collared doves we shot in the fall in an area by Devils Lake where they stay year around. They might stay, but life up here on the frozen tundra for them isn't easy. Most of them only had a few toes left.

half the doves walking around in Hawaii are missing toes and crap just like that

I've read it's from an avian type of pox/virus... related to leprosy

how did they taste?

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http://hihort.blogspot.com/2013/11/zebra-dove.html

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some people claim human hair and strings etc. Sounds like BS to me since lots of beaks are f'd up too in Hawaii

"Thanks for a great web site!
Quick correction about the feet deformities--it's actually not avian pox (this is rare)--but rather infection and amputation caused by fiber, thread, and especially human hair that becomes wound around the toes, cuts off blood circulation, and eventually kills the toes or feet. I'm a wild bird rehabilitator affiliated with Wild Bird Rehab Haven; we have caught and fixed thousands of these birds--i have "before and after" photos, if you're interested! Email is two.cats.play (at) gmail.com
Thanks again for a great website!"

 

[Wild and Free]

Of the 8 or so living in my yard one as a definite hobble or limp to it, has had for about 3 years of watching it but it has both feet though can't see its toes.
One did leave a nice face plant mark on my backyard facing window last fall, looks awesome whole bird oil spot looks cool so we didn't wash it off.
Will try and find pics of it and post up.
Found em.

 

[NodakBuckeye]

Sweet!