Frequently
Asked Questions
Mourning Dove
Q:
What are the 2007-08 season dates for dove hunting?
A: Our dove season is a split season. The first
half opens Sept. 21st and closes Nov. 11th. The second half opens Dec. 26th
and closes Jan. 12th.
Q:
How many birds may we kill?
A: Each hunter may
kill twelve birds per day, twenty-four in possession.
Q: What is included in your dove package?
A: Our dove package
is $800/man. It is a two night stay, and includes lodging, meals, guides,
shaggers, shotgun shells, drinks, and a round of sporting clays. Plan an
arrival for lunch the first day and a departure after breakfast the last day.
For additional information, please see our price list
and general faq's.
Q:
How are your dove hunts conducted?
A: Our dove hunt
consists of two afternoon shoots. We will depart to the water holes at
least two hours prior to sunset. This is a general guideline, and can be
adjusted to your schedule.
Q:
Do we hunt dove in the morning?
A: Our package does
not include a morning hunt. For an additional charge, you may participate
in a morning hunt. However, any kills apply to your daily bag limit.
Q:
Aside from the afternoon hunt, what other activities are available?
A: You may relax in
our hot spring tub, take a guided tour of the ranch, fish for bass, shoot
sporting clays, and/or play golf. For additional
fees, you may hunt other game in season (i.e. nilgai, hogs, trophy boars,
javelina). We can also arrange fishing trips in Baffin Bay for red fish
and trout.
Q:
What about fishing tackle?
A: If you have a fly
rod, bring it.
Otherwise, we have rods and reels on hand.
Q:
What type of shotgun should I bring?
A: Which ever you are comfortable shooting. However, auto's and
pumps must have the magazine plugged.
Q:
What chokes should I use?
A: A modified or tighter seems to work well.
Q:
What is a shagger?
A: A shagger refers to a young man that will retrieve your downed birds
for you.
Mariposa
Ranch 906 CR 225 Falfurrias, TX 78355
361-325-5752 fax: 361-325-5827
sullivan@mariposaranch.net
Hunts advertised are fair chase.
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