SCDucks Dove Shoot

[rp]

so no field trialers?

My dogs would embarrass them. Particularly the 9 year old Springer.

[scswamprat]

i have a good friend that leases and prepares dove fields, in dillon/florence/marlboro co. not sure of his prices, but i know he makes good money. I can talk to him but we need to get on the ball, before people start puting in for next year.

[Blakeley]

Has anybody looked at liability insurance rates for this sort of thing? The farmer would need to look at this as well to protect himself.

The club could absorb this cost with membership dues increased to accomidate the cost. That could thin out membership though. Could be a good thing, could be bad.

Second the dog control, beer drinking, one leader, iron-clad rules suggestions.

What about 4 wheelers back and forth in the fields, transportation to and from your spot? Bag limit restrictions to include guest(s) of a member, if this will be a season wide deal? How will a member chose his spot....pull pegs beforehand?

Should Todd Ellis be allowed to be heard over a radio within 5 miles of the field on any given saturday?!!! HEHEHE

[duckman88]

I'm in.

[cudexter]

i'm in.

Like Jay-Z, money ain't a thing.

[fro]

i'm in.

Like Jay-Z, money ain't a thing.

Play on playaaaaa

how bout breakling me off some cheese?

[Swamp Rat]

Managing the resource (doves) is part and parcel to the rules thing... you have to be careful not to overshoot the field. And that means limiting shooting access and times. Research has told me that 2 - 2.5 hours per shoot is what you should be doing.. lingering in the field just keeps birds out that would come in to feed.

Also, personal experience has shown that it is important to NOT shoot a field in the morning until at least the last shoot of the first split. I didn't abide by that when I ran a dove club once, was advised not to do it, did it, and the field was never right again that year.

If we get this much interest, we're gonna need to get a good bit of land/fields. I will happily help in whatever way I can. Except lead it.

[KCM]

But Swamp Rat - you got the experience man......be like digging up old nightmares to come haunt you again.

[wcrites307]

To do this right and have birds we are looking at 400 bucks per gun. That means no guests, and no unpaid older kids. No shooting your kids doves for him. Shoots on every saturday of all three seasons. all members prepaid by first of April so seed and fertilizer is bought and paid for. One dictator to control us all. Overdrinking, overshooting, overlyshitty dog work and you are gone.............................I love it. Count me in.

[pappy]

i like the idea of paying the farmer to plant and could possibly come up with some fields in york and chester county. i would like to be considered for membership. i think once you see me you would want me included. i am very pretty.

pap