This story, “Sweet Dove of Youth,” appeared in the February 1979 issue of Outdoor Life. Col. Tom Kelly is best known for his classic 1973 book on turkey hunting, “The Tenth Legion.” He was also a ...

Hunters who ignore their shotguns before dove season are about to be humbled. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the average hunter kills one dove per three shots. That means it takes ...

Hunters vibrate with excitement, looking forward to Sept. 6 when dove hunting kicks off the slate of hunting seasons for 2025-26. Dove season runs Sept. 6 to Oct. 26 and Dec. 8 to Jan. 15. The daily ...